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Loz
07-04-2010, 8:32pm
I need help with making better use of the features of a Canon Speedlite 580II flash.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

bigbikes
07-04-2010, 8:40pm
Try looking at www.strobist.blogspot.com
Should help you a bit

maccaroneski
07-04-2010, 9:33pm
Pete has given you THE site. A word of advice though - don't just read it. Actually take the time to do the exercises, and in about a week you'll be able to take a fairly stunning portrait with either a bounced flash on the camera or a $30 shoot through umbrella and a stand.

nick351
07-04-2010, 11:05pm
I agree with all of the above, it really is an amazing site.

Lighting 102 along with all of the assignments is the way to go.

Topgunn
08-04-2010, 2:20pm
Ah ha! So this is your secret to your excellent lighting skills Tony? :)
Im getting a decent flash soon for my birthday and hopefully a YN-460II as a slave so ill need to learn how to use it properly. This is the kind of site I need and I actually think I did bookmark it ages ago for future reference. Cant wait :)

Loz
09-04-2010, 7:06pm
Thank you for this. I have had a quick look and realized I had better get back to you with an expression of thanks before I lose myself in the information provided in strobist.

Chilli
09-04-2010, 7:26pm
Thank you also for this site.

0Z320
16-04-2010, 10:09pm
Thanks for the site!

Very useful.