Canon Speedlite 270EX SPEEDLITE 270EX Instruction Manual - Page 14

Bounce Flash Shooting

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Bounce Flash Shooting By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for more naturallooking shots. Pull the flash head forward and then tilt it upward to determine the flash head angle. When the resulting picture is dark, set smaller F number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO speed and try shooting again. The resulting picture may also be dark if the wall or ceiling is too far away. The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white or nearly white color for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is colored, this may produce a color cast in the resulting picture. After shooting with bounce flash, be sure to return the flash head to the forward-facing position and push the flash head back into its original position. Determine the best angle for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting pictures on the camera LCD monitor. 12

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By pointing the flash head toward a wall or ceiling, the flash will bounce off the surface
before illuminating the subject. This can soften shadows behind the subject for more natural-
looking shots.
Bounce Flash Shooting
When the resulting picture is dark, set smaller F
number (open the aperture) or increase the ISO
speed and try shooting again. The resulting picture
may also be dark if the wall or ceiling is too far away.
The wall or ceiling should be a plain, white or
nearly white color for high reflectance. If the
bounce surface is colored, this may produce a
color cast in the resulting picture.
After shooting with bounce flash, be sure to
return the flash head to the forward-facing
position and push the flash head back into its
original position.
Pull the flash head forward and
then tilt it upward to determine
the flash head angle.
Determine the best angle for bounce flash by taking test shots and checking the resulting
pictures on the camera LCD monitor.