Canon 577 G - Manual (Page 28)

BOUNCE FLASH
Using the 577G on manual operation
is recommended whenever you run
into a problem background (p.20),
when you are shooting at very close
range or when you are attempting
special effects, such as a high or low-
key picture, or using the flash as fill
in daylight.
Light from a flash pointed directly at
the subject tends to be harsh and
bright, creating a large difference
between dark and bright areas of the
picture. A softer, less contrasty,
often more pleasing light, which
usually does a more effective job of
modeling the subject, can be created
by bouncing the flash off a nearby
wall or ceiling.
The 577G’s head can be tilted up­
wards up to 120° with click-stops at
60°, 75° and 90° for bouncing the
light off the ceiling. It can also be
swung 120° to the left or right with
click-stops at 60°, 75°, 90° and 105°
for bouncing the light off a wall. The
flash head may be both tilted and
swung at the same time, taking into
account the distance from flash to
wall or ceiling and from wall or ceil­
ing to subject, for the best overall re­
sults. It need not be set to a click-
stop position for firing.