Choosing a Flash Sync Mode on Nikon D90

Front Curtain Sync

The Nikon D90 has five flash sync modes available. But not all sync modes are available with all exposure modes. Depending on which exposure mode you are in, you can choose one of the available flash sync mode with that exposure. These flash sync modes can be set by using Quick Setting screen on the [...]

Explaining Flash Value Lock (FV Lock) feature

Flash Value Lock (FV Lock)

Nikon latest DSLR cameras have very good feature to lock different exposure settings and other parameters like Autofocus, Focus point area etc . Meaning you can lock auto exposure, auto focus, flash value as per your need. Last time we talked about Auto Exposure Lock (AE-L) and how to use this feature. Now lets talk [...]

Understanding Flash Metering Mode

Flash Metering Mode - iTTL Balanced Fill-in flash

Metering technique is used to determine exposure value of your subject and environment so that your camera can adjust it’s settings accordingly for better results. Nikon D90 supports three types of Metering Modes: Matrix Metering, Center-Weighted Metering, and Spot Metering which we discussed previously. The built-in flash in the Nikon D90, as well as external [...]

Slow Sync Flash Photography

Rear Curtain Sync Example

When you are shooting in low light condition, basically you have two options. One is to use slower shutter speed and the other one is to use external flash units as a light source. When you use slower shutter speed, you will be able to collect enough ambient light from the image to get proper [...]

Nikon SB-700 Speedlight Review

Nikon Speedlight SB-700

I am a big fan of Nikon CLS technology. And again Nikon came up with small, compact but powerful lighting system, SB-700. This flash unit lives up to the Nikon legacy. I always repeat the fact that photography is all about adjusting the composition and lights. To support this fact, most of the DSLRs come [...]

Direct Flash Light Vs Bounce Flash Light

Index Card Diffuser

Light is very sensitive when composing photographs. It can be tricky most of the time and only way to get around is try different settings until you get what you want. Some people may like one effect and others may like other way around. So until you try it, you can’t judge which technique is [...]