My camera already has a flash built in. Whats the advantage of getting an external flash?
A. There are several advantages to an external flash: • External flashes are more powerful, so you can illuminate objects further away. • An external flash will position the flash further from the lens, which will reduce red-eye. • Most external flashes have pivoting heads, which permit you to bounce the flash off the ceiling, further reducing the chance of red-eye and giving the scene a gentler, more natural illumination. • An external flash is further from the lens and will help in preventing ————————————————– Q.
• External flashes are more powerful, so you can illuminate objects further away. • An external flash will position the flash further from the lens, which will reduce red-eye. • Most external flashes have pivoting heads, which permit you to bounce the flash off the ceiling, further reducing the chance of red-eye and giving the scene a gentler, more natural illumination.