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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 175014" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>Well, maybe not ISO 100. Sorry, I said "Low ISO" wrong for bounce. I meant, maybe ISO 400, but specifically meant NOT Auto ISO with an astronomical high limit, not if using flash too. And you don't want the orange incandescent in there anyway. (Some do think TTL BL fill flash into ambient at high ISO is reasonable, but not me - tough White Balance without a CTO filter on the flash). I choose TTL Mode (not TTL BL) indoors, if offered the choice. Some don't offer it though. TTL BL may need up to +1 EV Flash Compensation.</p><p> </p><p>SB-800 TTL and ISO 200 f/5.6 should do a 10 foot ceiling (a normal white ceiling). Depends some how high you are, if standing, or sitting on the floor with the kids may need ISO 400. My normal routine failsafe preference is ISO 400 f/5 for a fast recycle. That is with a f/2.8 lens, which is great at f/5, and the 2.8 lens is the best accessory for bounce, as it is not wide open.</p><p></p><p>If an 8 foot ceiling, you can drop back a stop, either ISO or aperture, maybe even both, but ISO 400 f/4 probably does up to a 12 foot ceiling (standing, commercial white ceilings). For higher reach, you will need a little more ISO.</p><p></p><p>Watch the Ready LED. If it takes 2 or 3 seconds with NiMH, you are skating on the edge at maximum power. If it instead blinks three times immediately after the shot, it was limited at maximum power, and the top right corner of flash LCD tells you how much it was underexposed (so you know how much to correct).</p><p></p><p>The SB-800 manual is at </p><p><a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/Speedlights/SB-800.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/Speedlights/SB-800.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>You need to know page 33 about the Ready LED. All the flash manuals have a page about the Ready LED warnings.</p><p></p><p>Otherwise, just set TTL, aim it up, pull out the white bounce card (maybe only half way out if it is a bit much), and shoot at ISO 400 f/5.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 175014, member: 12496"] Well, maybe not ISO 100. Sorry, I said "Low ISO" wrong for bounce. I meant, maybe ISO 400, but specifically meant NOT Auto ISO with an astronomical high limit, not if using flash too. And you don't want the orange incandescent in there anyway. (Some do think TTL BL fill flash into ambient at high ISO is reasonable, but not me - tough White Balance without a CTO filter on the flash). I choose TTL Mode (not TTL BL) indoors, if offered the choice. Some don't offer it though. TTL BL may need up to +1 EV Flash Compensation. SB-800 TTL and ISO 200 f/5.6 should do a 10 foot ceiling (a normal white ceiling). Depends some how high you are, if standing, or sitting on the floor with the kids may need ISO 400. My normal routine failsafe preference is ISO 400 f/5 for a fast recycle. That is with a f/2.8 lens, which is great at f/5, and the 2.8 lens is the best accessory for bounce, as it is not wide open. If an 8 foot ceiling, you can drop back a stop, either ISO or aperture, maybe even both, but ISO 400 f/4 probably does up to a 12 foot ceiling (standing, commercial white ceilings). For higher reach, you will need a little more ISO. Watch the Ready LED. If it takes 2 or 3 seconds with NiMH, you are skating on the edge at maximum power. If it instead blinks three times immediately after the shot, it was limited at maximum power, and the top right corner of flash LCD tells you how much it was underexposed (so you know how much to correct). The SB-800 manual is at [URL]http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/Speedlights/SB-800.pdf[/URL] You need to know page 33 about the Ready LED. All the flash manuals have a page about the Ready LED warnings. Otherwise, just set TTL, aim it up, pull out the white bounce card (maybe only half way out if it is a bit much), and shoot at ISO 400 f/5. [/QUOTE]
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