Canon Speedlite EL-100 - Manual (Page 22)

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Bounce
By pointing the flash head toward a ceiling or wall, you can utilize
the reflection of the flash light off the surface for flash photography,
making it possible to soften the shadows of the subject for a more
natural-looking shot. This shooting technique is called “Bounce flash
photography”.
Setting the Bounce Direction
z
You can turn the flash head as shown. Shooting with the flash head
extended is recommended.
150°
180°
90°
0°
o If the ceiling or wall for bouncing the flash light on is too far away,
shooting with the appropriate exposure may not be possible since the
bounced flash light may not reach the subject.
o
If your shots are too dark, either reduce the aperture value (f/number) to
open the aperture, or increase the ISO speed and try again.
o
Select a ceiling or wall that is close to a white color for bouncing the flash
light off for high reflectance. If the bounce surface is not white, a color
cast may result in the picture or shooting with the appropriate exposure
may not be possible since the bounced flash light may not reach the
subject.