Flash photography for beginners. PART 1

[@MrJueKa]

You`re a brilliant photographer and a brilliant teacher - a combination not often seen, especially here on KZbin - I`m a fan - respect and kind regards !!

[@210caulfield]

Enjoyed your video and especially your style. Nice to see an old guy showing the YT generation how to present. (coming from another old guy!! Thank you for demystifying flash.

[@vimalalwaysrocks]

Now I understand the difference between experience and showing off..

[@frozenbeauty5382]

I have watched many photography tutorials, but you are the best so far. I love that you break it down so simple. I thought I understood flash photography previously, but you showed me that I was missing key elements.

[@purtroppoitaliano]

Starting to see your videos about flashes. - Great communication - Awesome sense of humor! :D - Keep it up!

[@ezibiso]

This Old man knows his business, thank you so much for the this informative Video.

[@Mimokat2]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, Mr. McCordall. After watching dozens of tutorials this is really the one that really caught my attention the most. You're an excellent teacher.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks.

[@shingshangshong2745]

man its crazy how many things you teach so effectively in such a short time. and it actually is fun to listen to you and watch how you do this stuff. Much love and respect from a beginner that you help live his new passion ! Please keep going :)

[@ImprovisedSurvival]

One of the best flash tutorials I have EVER seen. After watching this it makes me wonder if other people doing tutorials even know what they are doing. Thanks from Chicago!

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Now that's what I call a compliment

[@ImprovisedSurvival]

Phillip McCordall You earned it. Cheers!

[@Banininator]

How is Chicago? I went there 3 months ago, it was amazing city ! GO Cubs !

[@ImprovisedSurvival]

Banininator I hate the city. $25 - $50 just to park your car for a few hours. They restrict EVERYTHING, including photographers. They ticket EVERYTHING. Micro-managing big brother at it's worst. We will be London very soon (most recorded city)

[@Banininator]

ImprovisedSurvival awww sorry to hear that, i didnt had a car there so...

[@Annette941]

Mr. McCordall, I just love your videos! They are so helpful and I learn so much from them. You are a really good teacher and I appreciate all the time and hard work that you put into sharing your knowledge with all of us. Thank you so much. You make it so easy to understand. You really have a gift for it!

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thankyou Annette , you've made my day.

[@davidfarmer2049]

I agree with Annette.

[@haellhaekathe701]

Finally a series of tutorials that will explain to me step by step everything I should already know but have managed somehow not to comprehend. Dots will be connected and things will make sense!! Thanks!!

[@thealphabetist]

I watch a lot of photography videos, but I always keep coming back to yours because you explain everything so well and I just like your style. Thanks so much!

[@slobliferacer7908]

i watched 10000 lessons for flash but never this much simple understandable clear Make me much more easy for short time to learn more and to really understand Ure amazing Thanks for all videos Sir This is treasure !

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thankyou for your compliment.

[@Ensign_Cthulhu]

Lovely. Just a hint - you might want to put links to subsequent lessons in your description for quick and easy access. They don't always show in the sidebar.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Any flash will work on automatic, or manual in the Younguno range, for Sony you will have to check they have that fitting though.

[@lassdasoelfass]

I don't often comment, but you deserve all praise for your informative videos!

[@jamessheridan7501]

This video that you took the time to make has been fantastic!! I will refer back from time to time"... You teach extremely well! Many thanks """

[@lauracaptaintv]

Hi Phillip. I'm so glad I watched your video, I learned some new things about flashes that will be very helpful and save me some money to boot. I'm going to watch the other videos in this series as well. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@paulspears154]

I just wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm now retired and am 64 yrs old. i now have the time to devote to my favorite hobby , taking pictures. I've put it off for such a long time. We are headed to the Great Smokie Mountains in Tennessee in September , me my wife and our little dog Hootie. I'm hoping that when we get there the leaves will be changing on all the trees. if so, It will be a beautiful sight to see and record. Again thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.Take care.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Hi Paul, thanks for that super comment.

[@craiggonsalves]

These are great. Thank you Phillip for working on them and putting them out there.

[@mithunpandit8647]

Dear Phillip, Thank you so much for putting this video up. I am an amateur photographer looking forward to start my own photography business soon. I have been playing with natural light for quite some time now and was thinking of going for flash photography. Your tutorial gave me the knowledge and the confidence to try flash photography for my recent shoots. I am thankful that you took this initiative and explained the use of flashes in a very interesting and practical manner. I also did wanted to mention that you are a very good teacher and your style is friendly and unique. Lastly, thank you once again for showing me the way. Warm Regards, Mithun

[@to8664ni]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! I appreciate your way of breaking things down and your detailed explanations. You are greatly appreciated!!!

[@anthonysacco2276]

Excellent tutorial. Looking forward to seeing more. Thank you.

[@Sammyli99]

Great lesson, stumbled on this, glad I did! Like the demur, well paced, a touch of "Seasoned English Humour", and bake well for 12 minutes. Good.

[@tomrio9914]

Impressive tutoring, nicely laid out and easy to understand. A great refresher for even more advanced photographers. Keep up the good work!

[@anthonywstanton]

Outstanding video! Thank you Mr. McCordall for sharing your expertise!

[@MrJ19890]

Fantastic set of videos. Very helpful and starting to finally understand flash. Thanks.

[@Mumatwork]

Thank you so much for taking the time to go back to basics, really helpful and a few giggles too, brilliant.

[@aiquelindo]

I love Vanessa lol. She is the perfect model, she can hold her pose for ever and never complain about it haha

[@dianasapigao5571]

Awesome! Simple and Understandable, THANK YOU!

[@alexandraantoniou1171]

Phillip, you're an AMAZING teacher. Thank you so much for your videos

[@PhillipMcCordall]

thanks for that it's so nice to read comments like that

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thanks Alexandra

[@765911]

Thank you. You answered the very question I had today, about the on-board flash to trigger the slave. I was concerned the on-board would flash with full intensity. Glad to learn it doesn't.

[@Morsoth]

Awesome video guide!! Looking forward for Part 2! Thank you!

[@annajison3690]

Thank you, Sir. I don't use flash because they intimidate me. Your video helped me a lot understand flash. Looking forward to watching your other videos. My sincere thanks.

[@weissbornjr]

Woo Hoo! Got a YN-565EXII last month because I was sick of the on-camera flash results. Still trying to figure it all out. Very anxious to hear your take on E-TTL (I have a Canon 600D) vs full manual. Keep them coming!

[@triplestrafe]

I love the pace of your tutorials. It's just perfect!

[@biggles1024]

An entirely new series. You've just made my day, Philip. :) Looking forward to the forthcoming lessons. :)

[@leyla9376]

Thank you so much for a great tutorial! Even a non native English speaker understood everything :) Keep up the good work and cheers from Finland!

[@f28MMLIVE]

Hey Phillip, I like your videos and your personality. It is great to hear your view and years of knowledge in photography. Keep up the great work and keep being yourself! Thanks again. Cheers.

[@MX-fv3hr]

I really wish you would have continued making videos. We need more teachers like you. Respect

[@PhillipMcCordall]

That's very nice of you, funnily enough I added one today :)

[@MX-fv3hr]

Amazing! I'll watch it right now!

[@sarashearer7738]

I just found you today, and trying to learn more about external flashes. You have a gift in explaining yourself so well. I have a wedding in 2.5 weeks and I hope you upload more Flash Photography video's soon. Thank you for your time. I have a Canon 5d markii with a canon speedlite 580ex II flash....

[@fg.salomon]

Continue with your job Phill, i really liked it.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

A couple more on flash coming soon, :))

[@yasirsekhan813]

Thanks . It's very good video I'm withing to the next one .

[@Jessamybicknell]

Thanks!! Great tutorial. I'll definitely be watching the others.

[@rlwings]

You have an excellent disposition... I really enjoy watching you! ... Thanks for teaching me the complicated world of flash photography... You explain things really well. :)

[@lilogizmo]

Thank you :-) I'm just about to buy my first ever flash and thanks to your videos (all parts) I feel more comfortable choosing between the options I'm considering. Can't wait to see your other videos!!! Thanks again and greetings from Poland ;-)

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Hello Poland, wrap up warm , it must be cold up there.

[@ReinisInkens]

This is great content! :) Even as a working photographer I find bits and pieces of info that fill my knowledge gaps. Thank you, sir.

[@DalsPhotography-Daniela]

Hi :) Being old as to have known the older flashing ways, but being new to photography ( I was in my younger days an actress) you provided here with the most interesting lesson I could have for a beginner. Thanks a lot ! I understand you perfectly well, even if I am from Uruguay, and speak spanish as first language . Pls keep this way of teaching us :)

[@ThePhotophillMccordall]

Thankyou Daniela

[@ImprovisedSurvival]

You know plenty of English Yo solo se que no se nada :)

[@DalsPhotography-Daniela]

jajajajja, muy bien!

[@ChillerKane]

I just found your videos after searching other "flash" videos out. Thank you for explaining it so us that are new to photography can understand. Another great vid. !!

[@lguthrie2067]

I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial. I've just subscribed so keep bringing them on! Thanks from South Carolina!

[@rosaalb]

Thanks, it's a great introduction to flash photography!

[@fotobum1952]

Thank you! Phillip for giving me many years of enjoyment. Happy Holidays

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thanks that's really nice of you, have a great time and make sure auto focus is ON ! in case of over drinking :)

[@deezelbum]

Excellent video - so refreshingly different and honest.

[@cillyede]

I like your vids very much! And your sense of humor. Take care - Hubert, Germany

[@SamLyn]

I love this guy! "It's much easier Now. In the old days we had to measure and change out the flash bulbs--huh!!!"

[@pj0t]

Great learning video about flash from the wise McCordall! Love your vids and humor

[@youxanyou]

Very good tutorial, thank you very much Mr McCordall!!

[@TheGentGaming]

I would love to see the laser/sound methods you mentioned - I've never heard of those!

[@olivercromwell1743]

Great program always watch your input.

[@pawellech150]

Can't wait to see PART 2

[@anwar900]

Always we learning from you something good Thank you very much

[@bikermoofrommars5922]

Amazingly helpful, thankyou Phillip!! :)

[@skrk6]

Thank you mate, just what I was looking for.

[@JordanHauserGbg]

Aweome video, keep up the good work!

[@jacovanlith5082]

Thank you Sir, you have beaten my photo teachers. But I think you did make a tiny mistake at 5:55. The COLD SHOE has not any pin. When we were young we put a flashbulb in the reflector. The unit had no contacts in the shoe; it was a COLD SHOE. At the flash unit was a cable, connected to a socket in the camera body. That was the PC socket ( Prontor Compur - Germany) Then came the amateur electronic flash with its six nches cable connection) and the ever lasting cable problems. The modern flash units had two connection sytems. First with PC cable and second with ONE PIN in the shoe. Ignition pulse from the camera body was sent to the strobe either by cable or by the ONE PIN in the shoe. This one pin shoe was the first HOT SHOE. The shoes are getting much hotter today.

[@Petsublak]

Brilliant !!!! As always.

[@alexjoshco.weddingsandeven6506]

Thanks for sharing such a amazing tips.

[@Dgjbkiv]

Excellent videos! Keep on posting!

[@twinclarinets66]

Excellent Presentation! Thank you so much! ~ Fred

[@ppau008]

you are a bit quirky, with a great sense of soft humour. Thanks for your very imformative video, I'm onto the next one.

[@lanstyle337]

YOU ARE AMAZING, SIR. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT. FOLLOWING MOUAHHH! MERCI :)

[@BrownRice369]

Excellent video, sir! Keep them coming!

[@reginakn1550]

Great lesson! Thank you, Sir! 😊

[@Ferchusk]

THANK YOU A LOT FOR THIS CHANNEL. I AM KIND OF NEW IN THIS FIELD AND I DONT UNDERSTAND AT ALL HOW FLASH WORKS. I HAVE AN EXTERNAL SB 5000 BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO USE IT. ITS COMPLICATED. THANKS AGAIN!!!!!

[@DarcyPerkins]

I'm sure you're now aware, but both shoes you refer to are hot shoes. A cold shoe is actually a shoe with no electrical contact (ie just to hold an object in a position, such as a microphone, or a flash using a sync cable). The automatic exposure you refer to is actually the TTL system, so what you're really distinguishing between is a TTL hot shoe, versus a dumb/basic/manual hot shoe.

[@abdu724]

Really helpful video .. thank you 😊

[@johnmcdonnell8840]

Nice and simple to understand. Hope the next lesson comes very soon. Regards. JMcD

[@PhillipMcCordall]

I'm hope to do one a week of the series, then add them as a playlist when they are all done. Glad you enjoyed it. Phill

[@wahabdilawar]

You deserve a Million "Likes" for this video.

[@pipichanel3411]

Thanks for the tutorial. It was great. I have a nikon d90. I have been looking at 2 different speedlights: nissin Di600 and the Yongnuo YN-568EX. I need it to be used on camera at a birthday party. Which do you recommend? I am not very experienced using flash so needs to be easy + quick to master. Thanks

[@davidfarmer2049]

interesting so can you run slave off the camera's own flash gun? (D300s here). Also , if you buy a dedicated flash (as you discuss are you safe from the excess voltage though the hot shoe? Excellent tut btw. Thanks for sharing.

[@aquataerra7325]

Thanks for the breakdown. I only partly understood the equipment I was buying :D

[@colourmegone]

In the *real* old days there was flash powder to contend with but they don't make 'em like the used to, thank goodness! I would have mentioned that ETTL and TTL mean "Electronic Through The Lens" and "Through The Lens", a complete beginner might find that confusing, but you're dealing with a retired lecturer. You failed to mention that many modern DSLRs have wireless flash controls built in. For example my Nikon D800 has such a system, called the "commander", which relies on the pop-up flash which can also be told to either fire or not, allowing full control of the light, and I can use this to control multiple off-camera units. I believe Canon has a similar system. I know this may seem a bit advanced for a first lesson *but* what if someone sees this and decides to invest in a wireless or wired control system they don't need? I'm really looking forward to this series as I hope to gain a better understanding of using flash. I understand the technical bits, using slaves, etc, but I really need a good grounding in using flash in everyday situations, when it's useful and when it's not.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Thanks, I was indeed trying to keep it simple, with all my lessons I try and teach to my level of intelligence . I'm dyslexic so I think it probably helps.I certainly don't teach like a lecturer, as I wouldn't understand myself :)) As you say I've missed a lot out on purpose for those reasons, lesson 2 will be about what flash to buy depending on your needs, it will be finished in a couple of days, then TTL and ETTL will be explained together with flashes that will work on all makes, plus other types of flash and master flash etc. I'll leave flash powder out though but on the other hand ....... Phill

[@Mirai4520]

Man, before watching flash videos, it wouldn't hurt to start with "respect and politeness" ones. So you think you know two acronyms and you're better than a "retired lecturer"? This was really aggressive and unasked for. Actually, a "retired lecturer" is just an impolite way to say a person with a much wider knowledge than you'll ever get. And his answer was really humble I'd die from shame if I was you, it just saddens me to see this. He said at the beginning of the video that this is just an introduction. And are you really so worried that someone stupidly goes buying something because of an introduction video where he didn't recommend any product? The only thing he talked about was old "slave" flashes, which changes nothing about what you're talking about (which is the "Master mode" by the way, not "Commander", which is a system to control flash groups ... Maybe that's the difference between kids knowing two words and "retired lecturers" who know what they're talking about?) Cordially

[@haellhaekathe701]

Mirai4520 mate... you're overreacting.

[@rbudayz]

Speedlight

[@f28MMLIVE]

haell haekathe He sure is.

[@jakeoppy3442]

Very useful video!

[@Firstsqd1]

Hi Phillip great info! Where did you get your mannequin? Thanks

[@mirandawright4894]

love your videos and you make it fun to learn. But i have a question i am looking to buy a flash for my Canon T5 I know i want a hot shoe with E-ttL but i have been looking on Amazon and am very lost I am just starting out and dont want to spend a wack on money quite yet. I was wondering what advice u have for me Thank you in advance.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Go For a yongnuo, the best you can afford , just make sure you order the Canon version, hope that helps

[@DoriMAffiliate]

Instead of changing the aperture to make the photo darker can i change the shutter instead? u had it at 1/125 right? Could we do 1/300 or whatever leaving the f-stop at the 5.6?

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Hi Dori, you are limited to a maximum shutter speed around 250th with flash. Unless you have high speed capability. So in normal situations it will make no difference, why not just lower the power of the flash. ?

[@DoriMAffiliate]

Thanks for the response. Okay, so I personally am not super knowledgeable about flash. All i know is I learned this fill flash (built into camera) technique from your video also use external flash at night. I like to always keep my f-stop low because i want the buttery background look. Okay can u explain if u're talking about built in flash or an external flash?

[@PhillipMcCordall]

External flash , a flash fires in synchronisation with the shutter, so the shutter must be open for the duration of the flash, this happens at a maximum of 250 or 200th depending on the camera. Now that doesn't change the exposure, it depends on the power and distance of the flash to the subject. Your only way is lower the iso or close the aperture. Your problem may well be the ISO setting, put it as low as you can and try that, with the flash further away. :)

[@stevenjoel7]

Hello, I would like to know what you recommend for a Nikkon D7100. I mean Flash, thanks.

[@PhillipMcCordall]

Unfortunatly I'm not a Nikon expert and know very little about the. There's "That Nikon Guy" who knows all about them Sorry.

[@stevenjoel7]

Phillip McCordall ok, thanks.

[@mdavid22]

I use The SB-700 for my D7100 and love it

[@stevej.9172]

Hello, yes. I have it now and is great. I'm using it with two Yongnuo transceivers and makes a good work.

[@JACKnJESUS]

Phillip has a little John Cleese going on there...very good video.

[@craftsphotography2387]

Does different branded flashes sync each other in master and slave ?? (ex- nissin flash with canon flash )

[@PhillipMcCordall]

If the flash has a slave yes, the master probably won't work in all cases but if your flash doesn't have a slave you can buy slave sensors that are cheap and will fit most flashes.

[@ishorgurung4241]

Hello sir..nor nikon d500. For bird photography on action which flash light u recommended as a budget..thanks

[@IanNelson]

Very helpful I have a Canon 7D and a Neewer Speedlite NW 561 recently purchased from Amazon I gather this is a manual flash - not TTL What settings should I have the camera set to ? ISO, Speed, P / Av / Tv / Auto, etc? cheers

[@PhillipMcCordall]

speed 200 all the rest depends on the individual circumstances I'm afraid, there's no recipe, trial and error is a good way.

[@NLMusique]

I'm a beginner and just bought my Sony A6000. Since I'm a beginner, I would like to use a flash that is more automatic then manual. What would you recommend?

[@nickbrandtfr]

Awesome tutorial, thanks!

[@fidodidoconcola]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks

[@garylam8419]

Hi Phillip.. i hope you can answer my question.. normally i used my Bowens GM 500, i got 3 pieces unit . and i used my Canon 5d Mark iii camera , also used my Pixel King flash transmitter to my camera and X 3 pieces Receivers for my Bowens 's unit. Now.. i just upgrade my camera : Sony A7R ii camera.. can you help me what transmitter and receivers``? i still want keep my Bowens unit.... or do you think i need a new hot shoes converter adapter for my Sony"s camera??? many many thanx for help. G.Lam

[@PhillipMcCordall]

I'm sorry I've no idea about Sony with bowens

[@mikecall1176]

Good video Phillip. Poor Vanessa getting flashed a lot!

[@zucozampa]

You made me love flashes.

[@bassman99416]

Hi Sir, what automatic is better for Canon rebel t5i?

[@lookaa3472]

Yeah but it's the first time I will buy speed light for my camera , and my camera is nikon D5100 , so i saw from amazon "altura include :I-TTL flash (AP-N1001) .. Is it good to buy it ?

[@JohnDiew]

Best flash photography lesson for beginners. The other flash photography lesson just straight jump into shooting without explaining on the equipment, especially ways to trigger the flash.