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Bouncing Your Flash
ceiling, a wall, or a reflector. The light will bounce
off of the larger surface before striking your subject,
providing softer, more natural illumination.
The VS-210 flash head can be tilted up at 45-, 60-,
75-, and 90-degree angles to the lens.
When bouncing your flash, you may need to adjust
your exposure settings, since the level of light falling
on your subject will be reduced. The farther away
the bounce surface and your subject are, the more
illumination will be reduced.
Tip:
Bouncing your flash off of colored surfaces can create a color cast in your images. Bouncing off of
a white or neutral-colored surface will not alter the color of the light, while bouncing off of a gold-toned
surface can give portraits a warmer look. Other colors, while usually not desirable, can be used for creative
effects.
