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<blockquote data-quote="eidian" data-source="post: 166760" data-attributes="member: 14514"><p>I got a D3200 with a starter kit from Costco back in mid-May. It's a really nice kit but since getting it, I have purchased two more lenses and a flash. </p><p></p><p>The flash is an SB-50DX and I'm quite happy with it. I have taken what I think are good shots with the 50DX and an old 50 mm E Series lens in full manual (I only shoot in manual mode because it's all I know) . I'm only a casual hobbyist but I do have an appreciation for the art--but I'm not hard core. </p><p></p><p>I have done some reading on specs and am waiting for delivery on a new flash bracket/flash cord and a used SB-400. I picked the 400 because it has ttl and it's small.</p><p></p><p>Now I have started reading ABOUT these features and how they're used and I am fricken lost. I was reading a thread in here on ttl and gave up because it was WAY too technical. I just want to avoid red eyes, washed out faces, harsh shadows and have decent tone in my pictures--I don't expect professional results. </p><p></p><p>I love(d) my Canon AE-1 with my 50 mm and 70-210 zoom lenses with a flash that had some complicated looking knob that suggested f-stops. When using the flash on that camera I would set the camera on something like 60/8.2 with 400 ASA film (was that the correct terminology?) and would be happy with the results. </p><p></p><p>My question: As a casual photographer, do I need to delve into the technical aspects of flashes or can I be satisfied with the results in my ignorance? </p><p></p><p>Seriously, I've been really happy with the results that I've been getting with the old 50DX in full manual. So I think that I should be happy with the 400 and just tilting the flash while using an adjustable bracket (moves the flash 90* for portrait pics). </p><p></p><p>Thanks for your opinions/insight. </p><p></p><p>Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="eidian, post: 166760, member: 14514"] I got a D3200 with a starter kit from Costco back in mid-May. It's a really nice kit but since getting it, I have purchased two more lenses and a flash. The flash is an SB-50DX and I'm quite happy with it. I have taken what I think are good shots with the 50DX and an old 50 mm E Series lens in full manual (I only shoot in manual mode because it's all I know) . I'm only a casual hobbyist but I do have an appreciation for the art--but I'm not hard core. I have done some reading on specs and am waiting for delivery on a new flash bracket/flash cord and a used SB-400. I picked the 400 because it has ttl and it's small. Now I have started reading ABOUT these features and how they're used and I am fricken lost. I was reading a thread in here on ttl and gave up because it was WAY too technical. I just want to avoid red eyes, washed out faces, harsh shadows and have decent tone in my pictures--I don't expect professional results. I love(d) my Canon AE-1 with my 50 mm and 70-210 zoom lenses with a flash that had some complicated looking knob that suggested f-stops. When using the flash on that camera I would set the camera on something like 60/8.2 with 400 ASA film (was that the correct terminology?) and would be happy with the results. My question: As a casual photographer, do I need to delve into the technical aspects of flashes or can I be satisfied with the results in my ignorance? Seriously, I've been really happy with the results that I've been getting with the old 50DX in full manual. So I think that I should be happy with the 400 and just tilting the flash while using an adjustable bracket (moves the flash 90* for portrait pics). Thanks for your opinions/insight. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Beta [/QUOTE]
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