Canon Speedlite Flash Training Cape Town

Canon Speedlite Flash Training

Canon Speedlite Flash Training in Cape Town with Vernon Chalmers. Learn flash exposure, bounce flash, creative lighting and Canon Speedlite techniques.

Vernon Chalmers Canon Speedlite Flash Training in Cape Town for Canon EOS and EOS R photographers
Canon Speedlite Flash Training Cape Town | Vernon Chalmers Photography

Learn How to Use Your Canon EL or EX Speedlite Flash

Understand the difference between using E-TTL and Manual flash modes.

Canon Speedlite Flash Training Objectives

  • Learn how to effectively set up and manage your Canon Speedlite and / or built-in pop-up flash
  • Identify different light sources and how to balance flash and ambient light
  • Master the difference between E-TTL (II) and Manual flash modes – when to use which
  • Hands-on demonstration on how to effectively use bounce flash
  • Learn how to use your Speedlite outside for close-up nature photography
  • When to apply High-Speed Sync (HSS) flash when shooting outdoors / through windows
  • Understand and configure optical and wireless flash (this will be Speedlite dependent)

Training Facilitation

DetailInformation
LocationCanon Speedlite Flash Training classes are facilitated in Milnerton, Cape Town.
Cost per delegateR1 750-00 – two sessions (of up to 3+ hours each)
Sessions1x day-time session and 1x afternoon / evening session
What to bringCanon EOS DSLR body / lens and any Canon Speedlite EX E-TTL flash (or just a Canon EOS DSLR body with a built-in flash).
Canon EOS 6D @ 70mm / Canon 430 EX II (Bounced)
Canon EOS 6D @ 70mm / Canon 430EX II (bounced)

Photographers New to Canon Flash Also Welcome

You don’t necessarily have to own a Canon Speedlite flash for attending this training. Many of the flash technologies in Canon Speedlite flashes are also embedded in the pop-up / built-in flash on any APS-C Canon EOS DSLR (i.e. E-TTL / Manual modes / Flash Exposure).

The pop-up / built-in flash settings are accessible and controlled via the flash control settings in the red menu section of most of the latest Canon EOS DSLR bodies.

The understanding and management of Canon flash properties are the same and the private training / workshop will provide a good opportunity for new photographers to learn how to apply E-TTL (II) / Manual flash modes for application in low light photography and / or other (indoor / outdoor) creative exposures.

Canon Speedlite flash provides various on and off-camera opportunities for improving / manipulating light(ing) conditions, but the fundamental flash and ambient light principles are the same.

All standard Canon exposure modes [Program (P) / Aperture Priority (Av) / Shutter Priority (Tv) / Manual (M) modes] will be referenced throughout the training sessions with regard to Speedlite flash / ambient light(ing) strategies ito:

  • ISO
  • Aperture
  • Shutter speed
  • Shooting modes

Canon Speedlite Workshop / Private Training Learning Areas

Session 1Session 2
Introduction to Flash PhotographyFlash Exposure Modes (E-TTL / Manual)
Canon Flash / Canon SpeedlitesFlash Exposure Compensation (FEC) control (E-TTL mode)
Light(ing) considerationsFlash Exposure Bracketing (FEB)
Camera exposure settings on-camera / Speedlite settingsFlash power settings (Manual mode)
Balancing flash and ambient lightWhen to use High Speed Sync (HSS) flash
Guidance / demonstrations (during presentation)Using Speedlites with modifiers; off-camera / wireless (Master / Slave) flash; Macro Ring Lite flash; guidance / demonstrations

Canon Speedlites Referenced During Training

TypeModels
Canon SpeedlitesCanon EL Speedlites (for Canon EOS R); 90EX; 270EX II; 320EX; 580EX II; 430EX II; 430EX III-RT; 600EX-RT (II)
Canon Macro Ring LitesMR-14EX II; MT-24EX

Compatible Canon EOS Bodies for Wireless Flash Control*

  • Canon EOS R bodies
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • Canon EOS 650D / EOS 700D / EOS 800D
  • Canon EOS 750D / EOS 760D / EOS 77D
  • Canon EOS 60D / EOS 70D
  • Canon EOS 80D / 90D
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
*Full-frame bodiesCanon full-frame bodies do not have built-in pop-up flash units and therefore require an external flash / wireless transmitter with built-in wireless (master) control, i.e. Canon Speedlite 580EX II or Canon Speedlite Wireless Transmitter ST-E2.

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Canon Speedlite Flash Examples (with Canon EOS 6D / EOS 70D)

Canon EOS 6D / 100mm Macro Lens / Canon 430 EX II Speedlite Flash (Bounced)
Canon EOS 6D / 100mm macro lens / Canon 430EX II Speedlite flash (bounced)
Canon EOS 70D / 100mm Macro Lens / Canon 430EX II Speedlite Flash with Diffuser
Canon EOS 70D / 100mm macro lens / Canon 430EX II Speedlite flash with diffuser
Small butterfly with Canon EOS 6D / EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro lens (HSS Mode)
Small butterfly with Canon EOS 6D / EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro lens (HSS mode)
Food Photography Canon EOS 6D / 100mm Macro lens and Ring Lite MR-14EX II flash
Food photography: Canon EOS 6D / 100mm macro lens and Ring Lite MR-14EX II flash
Canon EOS 6D / 24-70mm Lens / Canon 430EX III-RT Speedlite Flash / Diffuser
Canon EOS 6D / 24-70mm lens / Canon 430EX III-RT Speedlite flash / diffuser

Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town | Intaka Island
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Cape Town-based Canon photography trainer, educator, and Conscious Intelligence (CI) researcher specialising in nature | maritime photography, visual perception, Canon EOS systems and AI.

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