Sony HVL-RL1 Lighting Guide - a lighting and lighting accessories - Page 12

slow sync flash Recreate what your eyes see and tell the whole story. It's a lovely evening and you're out for a stroll when you come across the perfect setting for a photograph, but you face a problem. Your camera will either need a long exposure to capture the ambient detail of the lights which would leave your subject in the foreground in the dark, or your fill flash will illuminate your subject leaving the background dark and lacking the mood you originally wanted to capture. Standard Fill Flash Slow Sync Flash F5, 1/60 SEC, ISO 320 Split-second Breakdown Shutterblade position over time Flash Background Under Exposed Most of the time, capturing a moment at night will require a flash to illuminate the image. However, if you simply fire the flash you will not be telling the entire story. The main goal of a flash is to illuminate what is directly in front of it. At night, this is useful for capturing the subject but not for capturing what is happening beyond the range of your flash. F5, 1/8 SEC, ISO 320 Slow Sync flash allows you to capture both the subject as well as the background. How? Slow Sync flash will slow down your shutter speed as well as fire the flash later in the exposure. A slower shutter speed will allow more ambient light to be captured and the flash will ensure your subject and the background behind them are properly lit. Split-second Breakdown Shutterblade position over time Capturing Ambient Light Flash Total exposure: 1/60 SEC 22 Total exposure: 1/200 SEC On-Camera Flash Basics What is it? Creates a long exposure with flash to allow ambient light to be seen and balance natural light with flash light. How to use it? •Set your camera to Slow Sync Mode •Place your camera down or use a tripod to keep it stable •Set the self-timer or use the optional wired or wireless remote control so you are not moving the camera while it is capturing the image •If photographing a person, have them remain still for the duration of the photo Where to use it? Nighttime shots where the background is important to the overall image. Great for capturing ambient light from decorations or city lights, while keeping your subject sharp. 23