Working with Nikon SB-900 Flashes

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Join Joe McNally as he explores the creative possibilities of Nikon's new SB-900 flash, and teaches you how to get professional results with your photography each and every time. Learn to take full advantage of the SB-900's portability, versatility, and advanced features and settings.

Introduction (10:14) Comparing the Nikon SB-800 with the new advances in the SB-900
Interface (01:32) Going over the interface on the SB-900
Exposure Value and Master Flash (04:07) Adjusting Exposure Value and setting the Master flash
Versatility (03:39) The new SB-900 has increased functionality which creates a lot of advantages
Zoom Function (03:06) Advantages of the 200mm zoom function of the SB-900
Get the Job Done (06:09) The My Menu settings, Illumination settings, and the new hot shoe
Simple Setup (03:37) Joe walks us through the beginnings of a simple, single flash photo shoot
Improvised Diffusion (05:16) Common items can be used to soften the light being thrown from the flash
Modes of Light (13:36) There are three modes of light that can be set with the SB-900
Remote Flash (05:00) Bouncing a second light off of the floor onto the subject
Flash Through an Umbrella (04:30) This is a one-light setup but the flash is shooting through an umbrella
Light Through a Window (04:13) Simulating daylight by setting up the flash outside a window
Experimenting (07:36) Using a large flag to create a reflection in the glasses of the subject
New Shoot (05:03) Going through the process of setting up a new location shoot
Adjusting the Light (06:08) Adjusting the exposure value and cutting part of the flash to reduce impact
Changing Things Up (09:07) Moving quickly with small flashes allows photographers to be experimental with their light
Two-Light Shot (03:04) Bouncing the main light off the floor to create a glamour shot
Changing Lenses (01:59) Many times you have to change exposure when you change lenses
Lace Shadow Pattern (06:19) Hard light source throwing through lace to create a stylistic shadow
Accent Light (04:04) With the subject is lit from behind, using a flash to bring out some of the facial detail
Location Shooting (07:12) Working with the surroundings and rolling with the changes as they come
Racing Against the Sun (06:14) Trying to get the last shot of the day as the sun goes down on the horizon and final wrap up

Course Time: 02 Hours 01 Minutes

G. Christie

Feb 28 2012

G.Christie; Joe Mcnally working with SB900 under the conditions and locations in the lessons has given the old Nikon dog a lot of good treats! Joe is great at keep the lesson moving like the shoot he is doing and keeping your attention to details without getting lost. This has been very helpful to me as I am looking to buy a lighting system that work for most shooting locations. After viewing other videos outside of Kelbey training Joe's lesson's Rock! Thank you! Joe Mcnally, and Scott Kelbey too for a great place to learn new technics. G.C.

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