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Electronic Flash Basics
Until you delve into the situation deeply enough, it might appear that serious photographers have a love/hate relationship with electronic flash. You’ll often hear that flash photography is less natural looking, and that the built-in flash in most cameras should never be used as the primary source of illumination because it provides a harsh, garish look. In truth, however, the bias is against bad flash photography, the kind produced when you clamp a flash on top of the camera (as shown in Figure 9.1) and point it directly at your subject.
Figure 9.1 An add-on flash is a versatile accessory when used correctly.
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