Canon Powershot Sx10is
What does an external flash do for a camera?
I finally made the jump from pocket point-and-shoot to a “bridge” super zoom Canon Powershot SX10IS. Having a nice camera has me more interested in photography than ever before.
That being said, what does an external flash add that the built-in flash can’t do? Will this make indoor pics even better? Are they hard to figure out how to balance (or whatever you call it… adjust)? Are they a worthy addition to a novice photographer such as myself?
An external flash such as 430EX is much more powerful than the build in flash. The build in flash is close to the lens axis and therefore you are likely to get a pictures with peoples in red eyes. Also people’s faces look flat because there is no shadow.
With an external flash, you can mount it on top of the camera or use a flash bracket with a off-camera cord. You can bounce it or even use it with a small softbox. It opens a lot more options.
Canon Powershot Sx10is
Is the Canon Powershot SX10IS difficult for a beginner to use?
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Have you used it? Do you have to make a ton of adjustments just to snap a quick picture?
I recently bought the Canon Powershot SX1 IS which I believe is not available in the US or at least not yet. This camera is very similar to the SX10. Basically the SX10 is what they call an advanced point and shoot (PnS) camera. It can work well in full auto mode which does all the settings for you and lets you know when you need to use the flash. The advantage of advanced PnS is they offer the capability of manual control setting. So as you become more familiar with the fundamentals of exposure control you will have the opportunity to play with various settings this camera offers. In short, this SX10 should be pretty easy for a beginner to use but also allows you to grow as you become more advanced in photography. The only major downside to the SX10 compared to other PnS is the size. This is not the type of camera you can put in your pocket.
Unboxing of the Canon Power Shot SD 1400 IS