Welcome to the new Wiley Digital Field Guide for the Canon Speedlite System.
Whether you are holding this book or your new Canon Speedlite in your hands,
you are holding a fantastic tool that will assist you in creating awesome photographs
that you will be proud to display and share with your family and friends. Much has
changed in the technology of fl ash equipment in recent years, and this book aims to
provide you with a solid basis for understanding the Speedlite System, the nuances of
lighting, and camera fl ash terminology.
With the Canon Speedlite System, you can literally just point and shoot! A Canon
Speedlite is able to do the complex exposure calculations for you, balancing the fl ash
exposure with the ambient lighting and allowing for a more natural look to your images.
Learning how to properly use Speedlites is only the beginning to creating great fl ash
photographs. You will also learn about the subtleties of lighting and light modifi ers,
and when, how, and why you should use them. I will also cover light placement and
styles of lighting for different and creative effects. This book will take you beyond the
everyday use of fl ash equipment and start you on the path to creating truly dazzling
images.
