Working with Nikon SB-900 Flashes
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.
Release Date: 2008-11-21
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Comparing the Nikon SB-800 with the new advances in the SB-900</p>
Duration: 10 mins 14 seconds
Interface
<p>Going over the interface on the SB-900</p>
Duration: 1 mins 32 seconds
Exposure Value and Master Flash
<p>Adjusting Exposure Value and setting the Master flash</p>
Duration: 4 mins 7 seconds
Versatility
<p>The new SB-900 has increased functionality which creates a lot of advantages</p>
Duration: 3 mins 39 seconds
Zoom Function
<p>Advantages of the 200mm zoom function of the SB-900</p>
Duration: 3 mins 6 seconds
Get the Job Done
<p>The My Menu settings, Illumination settings, and the new hot shoe</p>
Duration: 6 mins 9 seconds
Simple Setup
<p>Joe walks us through the beginnings of a simple, single flash photo shoot</p>
Duration: 3 mins 37 seconds
Improvised Diffusion
<p>Common items can be used to soften the light being thrown from the flash</p>
Duration: 5 mins 16 seconds
Modes of Light
<p>There are three modes of light that can be set with the SB-900</p>
Duration: 13 mins 36 seconds
Remote Flash
<p>Bouncing a second light off of the floor onto the subject</p>
Duration: 5 mins 0 seconds
Flash Through an Umbrella
<p>This is a one-light setup but the flash is shooting through an umbrella</p>
Duration: 4 mins 30 seconds
Light Through a Window
<p>Simulating daylight by setting up the flash outside a window</p>
Duration: 4 mins 13 seconds
Experimenting
<p>Using a large flag to create a reflection in the glasses of the subject</p>
Duration: 7 mins 36 seconds
New Shoot
<p>Going through the process of setting up a new location shoot</p>
Duration: 5 mins 3 seconds
Adjusting the Light
<p>Adjusting the exposure value and cutting part of the flash to reduce impact</p>
Duration: 6 mins 8 seconds
Changing Things Up
<p>Moving quickly with small flashes allows photographers to be experimental with their light</p>
Duration: 9 mins 7 seconds
Two-Light Shot
<p>Bouncing the main light off the floor to create a glamour shot</p>
Duration: 3 mins 4 seconds
Changing Lenses
<p>Many times you have to change exposure when you change lenses</p>
Duration: 1 mins 59 seconds
Lace Shadow Pattern
<p>Hard light source throwing through lace to create a stylistic shadow</p>
Duration: 6 mins 19 seconds
Accent Light
<p>With the subject is lit from behind, using a flash to bring out some of the facial detail</p>
Duration: 4 mins 4 seconds
Location Shooting
<p>Working with the surroundings and rolling with the changes as they come</p>
Duration: 7 mins 12 seconds
Racing Against the Sun
<p>Trying to get the last shot of the day as the sun goes down on the horizon and final wrap up</p>
Duration: 6 mins 14 seconds