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Electronic Flash with the Nikon D500
Until you delve into the flash situation deeply enough, it might appear that serious photographers have a love/hate relationship with electronic flash. You’ll often hear that flash photography is less natural looking, and that direct flash should never be used as the primary source of illumination because it provides a harsh, garish look.
In truth, however, the bias is against bad flash photography. Indeed, flash has become the studio light source of choice for many pro photographers, because it’s more intense (and its intensity can be varied to order by the photographer), freezes action, frees you from using a tripod (unless you want to use one to lock down a composition), and has a snappy, consistent ...
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