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.
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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.
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