Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites (2nd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (643 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0134007913 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
For those new to flash photography—or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration—Speedliter’s Handbook, Second Edition, is a revelation. Plus, he covers his newest best practices and workflows so you can make the most of your Canon gear. In this new edition, you’ll learn how to:see the various properties of light itself, as well as the differences between how your camera sees versus how you seeuse all the buttons and dials of the entire Canon Speedlite family—from the flagship 600EX-RT and the new 430EX III-RT to vintage models like the 550EXunderstand the basics of on-camera flash and the benefits of getting your Speedlite off the camerabeautifully balance flash with the existing ambient lightget amazing shots with just one Speedlite, all the way up to a dozen Speedlitesuse the right Speedlite mode for the job: E-TTL, Manual, Multi, and moreuse color gels to balance color, as well as create dramatic effectstame the sun—or any really bright light—with high-speed syncuse Speedlites when photographing groups and eve
An early indication of Syl's willingness to explore the boundaries of photography was his construction of a pinhole camera into which he loaded 20 x 24 litho film. Back in the dark ages of view cameras and enlargers, Syl Arena studied commercial photography at Brooks Institute and fine art photography at the University of Arizo
He is the author of the best-selling first edition of Speedliter’s Handbook, as well as Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots. Over the years, Syl has shot commercially for newspapers, magazines and catalogs. Today, Syl covers the world of photography on his blog PixSylated, is a full-time art teacher, and leads workshops around the world including at the popular Maine Media Workshops. He has been recognized for his expertise on color-critical workflow and his ability to turn noon t
The Canon flash bible P. Jones I was fortunate to participate in a 2 day workshop with Syl in the lead up to this book, and now I have the book in my grubby little hands, I can heartily recommend it for anyone who is trying to get something more from their speedlites than Canon seems to think they are capable of.If you've just bought your first speedlite, then this book will walk you through everything you need to know to get it off the camera *and* keep the wonderful ETTL functionality that so many people misunderstand or seem to dismiss as gimmicky.If, like me, you've got a couple of speedlites and had already got them off the camera, then there is *still* material . Finally! a practical lighting book for Cannon Flash I've decided to write this review in terms of what I'm getting out of this book. To put it in context, I'm a Canon shooter (just stepped up to a 60D) and have, of course, Canon flashes. I've wanted to do more with flash, but the details (with explanations of why, not just how) of using the 580EXII (for example) are very hard to find. As a result, 90% of my images are landscapes and I've shied away from using flash. No more.Until now, the only things I could find were a few online tutorials and a very good book by NK Guy. Although that book is excellent, this one is better (buy this one first, but if you can afford it, get both.)Top Ten b. The Definitive Reference on Canon Speedliting (& much more) Simply put, the best book/reference tool that I have seen to date on speedliting (regardless of brand). So much great information, presented in an easy to understand manner, and with terrific explanations as to the why behind Syl's methods and choices. Canon shooters in particular will absolutely love this volume. The author clearly spent a great deal of time and effort creating this book which is evident in the amount and quality of examples, both the photos and the fabulous "syllustrations". Great reference books only come from a combination of knowledge and passion for the subject, and it is clear after reading this book over the last