{"id":44,"date":"2015-01-25T18:14:32","date_gmt":"2015-01-25T18:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larrygale.wordpress.com\/?p=44"},"modified":"2015-01-25T18:14:32","modified_gmt":"2015-01-25T18:14:32","slug":"speedliters-handbook-learning-to-craft-light-with-canon-speedlites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photobookreviews.com\/?p=44","title":{"rendered":"Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light With Canon Speedlites"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photographer Syl Arena has written a book that’s an invaluable reference source for photographers who use Canon cameras, and who want to learn about the use of off-camera flash for lighting their subjects. My copy dates to 2011, and while it’s not a book to be read straight through, cover to cover, it’s easily digestible in bite-sized chunks.
\nThe introductory chapters provide background on lighting, and why off-camera flash can improve the quality of photos. \u00a0The book then proceeds into discussions of Canon gear, especially the Canon brand\u00a0Speedlite models of flash that work with the Canon system.
\nAs you expand your use of off-camera flash, subjects such as light stands, modifiers (like softboxes, umbrellas, and snoots) are covered, and specific brands and models are discussed. \u00a0Photographs illustrating the effects of these modifiers are useful in making decisions about what gear you may want to purchase next. \u00a0Cables, optical and radio triggers (such as RadioPoppers and PocketWizards) are also covered in detail. \u00a0Photographs are provided with lighting diagrams illustrating the concepts and equipment discussed throughout the book. \u00a0This has become de rigeur<\/em> for lighting books, especially since Joe McNally’s books have so successfully provided similar details and guidance for Nikon shooters.
\nThis book fills a valuable niche for Canon shooters who are looking to add variety to their lighting in almost any assignment: commercial, portrait, event and wedding photography are all illustrated in examples throughout the volume. \u00a0I look forward to using this book as a resource for improving the quality and variety of photographs that I can take for myself and my clients, and if you’re a Canon user, I highly recommend this for your use as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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