ABSTRACT
With the low light capability of today's cameras, I often hear many newcomers to the art of photography declare that they do not like using a flash; instead, they will just crank up the ISO on the camera. There are two problems with this approach. Firstly, removing the use of a flash from your arsenal sorely limits your creativity. Secondly, as good as the camera's low-light capability may be, there is always a trade-of. Higher ISO settings produce more digital noise in the image, and at high ISOs the accuracy of the camera's white balance system is compromised. Learning to use your flash, whether it is the built-in variety, or one of the Nikon Speedlites, will expand your capabilities and your enjoyment of the entire picture taking process.
