Why is TTL Flash so Inconsistent? | Ask David Bergman

Today's question is from Brian O. -- “What are the best setting parameters for TTL? I primarily meter flash manually because my results with TTL are so inconsistent. Love your tips and tricks! Thanks!” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTS USED: Westcott Rapid Box 26" Octa Softbox (20" no longer available) http://www.adorama.com/werb26om.html?kbid=66043 Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT Shoe Mount Flash https://www.adorama.com/ca600ex2.html?kbid=66043 Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT http://www.adorama.com/CASTE3.html?kbid=66043 Canon EOS-1D X Mark III DSLR Camera Body with CFexpress Card & Reader Bundle Kit https://www.adorama.com/ica1dxm3k.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 24mm-105mm f4 L IS II USM Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca241052.html?kbid=66043 ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon Control Ring Mount Adapter EF-EOS R https://www.adorama.com/carcrma.html?kbid=66043 Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/ca2470.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Rode Microphones RODELink Digital Wireless System https://www.adorama.com/rdrodelfmk.html?kbid=66043 Zoom H4n Pro Audio Recorder, Black https://www.adorama.com/zh4nproab.html?kbid=66043 #flashphotography #ttlflash #adorama __________________________________ Why is TTL Flash so Inconsistent? | Ask David Bergman 00:00 Intro 00:58 What is TTL? 02:52 Using a mannequin to practice photo lighting 03:54 TTL shoot 1 - Direct light 07:20 How to overcome TTL exposure inconsistency 09:27 TTL shoot 2 - Side light 10:25 When to use TTL or manual flash 12:43 Closing __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-podcast# ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ __________________________________ Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit online workshop at http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ Set.A.Light 3D Virtual Studio Software https://bit.ly/BergmanSAL *** PROMO CODE for 15% OFF: BERGMAN-15 __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!