Canon Speedlite EL-5 Advanced User's Manual

Bounce< > Close-Range Flash PhotographyCatchlight ShootingPointing the flash head at a ceiling or wall to use the light reflected from it can soften subjectshadows, enabling more natural-looking shots. This shooting method is referred to asbounce flash photography.Setting the orientation of the flash headYou can turn or tilt the flash head as shown. Turning or tilting the flash head changesthe display to < >.With the Speedlite set to < > (Auto) flash coverage, turning the flash head sets flashcoverage to 50 mm, and <---> is displayed.You can also set the flash coverage manually ( ).NoteBouncing light off ceilings or walls that are too far away may not provide sufficientexposure, because not enough light will reach the subject.If your shots are too dark, reduce the aperture value (f/number) to open theaperture and try again. You can also try increasing the ISO speed.Choose a plain white or off-white ceiling or wall to bounce the light off, becausethese are more reflective. Reflections off non-white surfaces may not providesufficient exposure – not enough light may reach the subject, and your shots maybe affected by the color of surface used.Using Quick flash in bounce flash photography is more likely to causeunderexposure, from the reduced flash output.58