How powerful is this flash...how far can you bounce the light? Could it bounce off the ceiling of a big fancy church?
2029124
It is a very powerful flash. You can bounce from any light coloured surfaces upto say 50 feet. Learn to use flash exposure control, cause usually it is too powerful on standard settings I find. It also works remotely off camera for a better lighting angle.
2029125
It's a difficult question, Lacey. As with ALL light it's a matter of physics, really - and it all comes down to distances. The 580EX is quite a powerful flash, but it is still a flash. Dependant on the church, the distance to the ceiling, the reflectiveness of the surface it will bounce off some amount of light, but if it's enough for your requirements is another matter all together. With that it mind, it is possible to get various modifiers and by using different shooting techniques there is very little this flash can't help you achieve. And if you, as I, doesn't have the budget and the temperament for setting up a larger lighting kit, it's a powerful tool to add to your arsenal.Happy shootings,Thomas Roger It's a difficult question, Lacey. As with ALL light it's a matter of physics, really - and it all comes down to distances. The 580EX is quite a powerful flash, but it is still a flash. Dependant on the church, the distance to the ceiling, the reflectiveness of the surface it will bounce off some amount of light, but if it's enough for your requirements is another matter all together. With that it mind, it is possible to get various modifiers and by using different shooting techniques there is very little this flash can't help you achieve. And if you, as I, doesn't have the... » Read More It's a difficult question, Lacey. As with ALL light it's a matter of physics, really - and it all comes down to distances. The 580EX is quite a powerful flash, but it is still a flash. Dependant on the church, the distance to the ceiling, the reflectiveness of the surface it will bounce off some amount of light, but if it's enough for your requirements is another matter all together. With that it mind, it is possible to get various modifiers and by using different shooting techniques there is very little this flash can't help you achieve. And if you, as I, doesn't have the budget and the temperament for setting up a larger lighting kit, it's a powerful tool to add to your arsenal.Happy shootings,Thomas Roger « Show Less
1467841
The diffuser tosses light up AND directly at the subject. Bouncing the flash may not be practical if a location has high ceilings, dark or combination ceilings or any obstructions that hinder bounce flash.
582214
Nope.this is just an LED light,not a flash.you can only turn it on or off and vary the strength.its a steady source of light
314128
I myself haven't tried it with flash because I don't use flash that much. I have read that is works well with flash. I have tricky lighting in my house where I have large windows, fluorescent light, and tungsten light. It works really well for that.
1152591
Of course, but the light will dissipate so much you will lose much if it's effectiveness. Nice flash
1736556
HVLF20M is what I own. I highly recommend it. it's relatively compact, inexpensive and a great flash. I love the bounce feature that allows you to bounce the flash off the ceiling for those indoor shots. Makes those indoor pictures PERFECT!
247280
I haven't done any distance testing, but it definitely works. The popup flash goes much farther. I was able to light up subjects about 100' away - not like for a single-light portrait, but it definitely worked as a fill flash at that distance.
2148696
Possibly, the flash speed is adjustable. however you may need 2 or 3 for the proper effect.
1613605
I took images at a night party and got mixed results. If too far away,then the flash is not strong enough. but 2-3 feet away, it overpowers It is not the camera's best feature to be sure.
50214
Not unless you are doing some short, stroposcopic videos. This flash only puts out measured bursts of light, not a steady stream suitable for video use.
990610
Hi Becky, this light is quite large, and peobably meant for at least 9-10 ft ceilings. I do know when I was looking for this one, there are other products like it on a smaller scale, on the market, that would work fine. Usually Amazon has 'others you might like' listed when you Re reviewing this item. I would suggest the smaller size and you would be just fine:)
2051502
As Paul said, the flash works best in the five feet to eight feet range, but if you set the ISO at ISO 400, you can get a range of about 15 feet in a well lighted room with Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. Beyond 15 feet, it would be better to turn the flash OFF and set the ISO at ISO 800. You will need to brace the camera against a table or wall to get the sharpest photos, as working indoors without flash may yield very slow shutter speeds.
376807
No idea. I bought it. Wasn't impressed. Plus flash didnt pop out consistently and returned it.
1048187
Yes, it will throw light at night. Be aware of the inverse square law which states that the intensity of light decreases with the inverse of the square of the distance. In English, it will illuminate a person standing close to the camera, but it will not iluminate the mountains in the background. You will get the most pleasing light patterns if you swivel the flash head and bounce the light off a nearby surface, which will reduce the harshness of any direct flash. It's a cheap flash, it throws a decent amount of light. It's suited to the amateur market, not of professional quality.
1592261
OMG best ever!! We took hundreds of pictures in old churches. Be sure to turn off the flash. Believe it or not the photos turned out better without the flash.
148822
I am not a big flash user but I would use the speedlight over the macro flash in a banquet hall setting. The speedlight would provide more light and would have a greater reach than the macro flash.
2260302
In that kind of environment, where you're standing in the dark but the kids on stage are lit, it performs very well. In fact, we had a concert at my church a couple weeks ago and I shot in those precise conditions... and the pictures turned out great! Oh... don't be afraid to bump your ISO, even up to 3200, and you should be fine. ヅ