Why is TTL Flash so Inconsistent? | Ask David Bergman

Today's question is from Brian O. -- “What are the best setting parameters for TTL? I primarily meter flash manually because my results with TTL are so inconsistent. Love your tips and tricks! Thanks!”

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Westcott Rapid Box 26" Octa Softbox (20" no longer available)
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Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash
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Canon EF 24mm-105mm f4 L IS II USM Lens
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Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
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Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52....

CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light
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Rode Microphones RODELink Digital Wireless System
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Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black
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Why is TTL Flash so Inconsistent? | Ask David Bergman
00:00 Intro
00:58 What is TTL?
02:52 Using a mannequin to practice photo lighting
03:54 TTL shoot 1 - Direct light
07:20 How to overcome TTL exposure inconsistency
09:27 TTL shoot 2 - Side light
10:25 When to use TTL or manual flash
12:43 Closing

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