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03-13-07, 08:58 AM

Thanks, I was just mostly wondering what camera you had, it is difficult (for me at least) to comment when I don't know what camera is behind the photo as I am a nikon gal and don't know much about operating a cannon.

I just had two birthdays here - and I got a few when blowing out candles, what I did in manual mode with a SB800 external flash, is set the settings to the following:

ISO 200
SS 250 *varied depending on light
F/ ?? this usually varies for me, but I try to keep it between 4-7 ish, this allows for a larger focal area (ie: more of your photo in focus)
SB800 - settings vary based upon light available

I hope that this helps.

03-13-07, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
lisalisa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I need some pointers on birthday pics--blowing out candles Thanks, I was just mostly wondering what camera you had, it is difficult (for me at least) to comment when I don't know what camera is behind the photo as I am a nikon gal and don't know much about operating a cannon. I just had two birthdays here - and I got a few when blowing out candles, what I did in manual mode with a SB800 external flash, is set the settings to the following: ISO 200 SS 250 *varied depending on light F/ ?? this usually varies for me, but I try to keep it between 4-7 ish, this allows for a larger focal area (ie: more of your photo in focus) SB800 - settings vary based upon light available I hope that this helps.