Understanding flash

[Loz]

I need help with making better use of the features of a Canon Speedlite 580II flash.
Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

[bigbikes]

Try looking at www.strobist.blogspot.com
Should help you a bit

[maccaroneski]

Pete has given you THE site. A word of advice though - don't just read it. Actually take the time to do the exercises, and in about a week you'll be able to take a fairly stunning portrait with either a bounced flash on the camera or a $30 shoot through umbrella and a stand.

[nick351]

I agree with all of the above, it really is an amazing site.

Lighting 102 along with all of the assignments is the way to go.

[Topgunn]

Ah ha! So this is your secret to your excellent lighting skills Tony?
Im getting a decent flash soon for my birthday and hopefully a YN-460II as a slave so ill need to learn how to use it properly. This is the kind of site I need and I actually think I did bookmark it ages ago for future reference. Cant wait

[Loz]

Thank you for this. I have had a quick look and realized I had better get back to you with an expression of thanks before I lose myself in the information provided in strobist.

[Chilli]

Thank you also for this site.

[0Z320]

Thanks for the site!

Very useful.