TTL vs Manual Flash for Nature Photography

Flash for nature photography can be a confusing subject. One big question is when to use TTL and when to use Manual flash. That's a tough choice for the nature photographer, and the right answer depends on the situation. I take you through a few studio exercises (pandemic, after all!) so that you feel more comfortable deciding which type of flash to use the next time you head out in the field. As I always say, learning flash will make you a better student of natural light!

Sorry for a little quirk in the uploading. Part of the video didn't scale right with YouTube for some reason. So, I deleted it, corrected it, and then uploaded it again so it looked right for you.

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0:00 Intro
1:53 Does TTL flash give consistent exposures?
4:32 TTL flash exposure compensation demo
7:12 TTL vs. manual when changing camera settings
10:17 TTL vs. manual when changing flash to subject distance
13:45 TTL vs. manual off-camera flash
16:35 When to use manual flash
18:37 Outro

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Basic Flash Functions for Nature Photography
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TTL Flash 3 Nerdy Questions
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