Not Using Flash On Camera?

Pink_Eyes

I'm very light sensitive and can't stand the flashes on cameras and request that anyone taking a photo of me, switches the flash off. Does this affect the picture in any way?

wishiwasarichgirl

depends on the light conditions. If it is bright enough then the picture should be fine. However, if it is bright enough most cameras won't flash anyway. If you are in a dark place and they turn off the flash then they probably won't be able to see you clearly in the picture.
Have you never tried taking pictures without the flash to see what happens?

Pink_Eyes

My dad did takek apicture without the flash adn I think it was ok. Apart from the dog's eyes glowing.

Blacksheep1979

I'd be slightly concerned if the dogs eyes were glowing and no flash was used, have you thought about calling in a priest for an exorcism?

In general if the camera thinks the flash should be used, and even in some circumstances when it doesn't, not using it will affect the photo.

[Deleted User]

If you don't use a flash, the most common effect is a blurry rubbish photo.. unless it's very bright and you don't need it.

Davesnave

Depends opn the quality of the lense. On my camera I go out of the way not to use a flash if I can help it, but I have a large aperture lense and usually this isn't a problem. I also have a steady enough hand to shoot down to about 1/40th second, so I get reasonable shots without flash even when it's telling me I can't!

Cheaper cameras have less adjustments and the majority of those you will meet may need frequent flash boosting in low light. However, as digital photos cost virtually nothing, it is reasonable for you to ask for the flash to be turned off in the first instance and the results can be checked immediately. TBH indoor flash photos can lose a lot of atmosphere compared with available light ones. Oh, and photo manipulation software can do wonders to dull photos too.

Zazen999

It will affect the picture, the flash is added to increase the light so that the image gets a decent exposure.

How about not looking directly at the camera and getting the person to get nearer to you? They would end up with candid photographs rather than snaps if they did that.

vyseyboy

If you don't use a flash in low light conditions, you'll need a long exposure (a digital camera will auto-adjust for this,) you'll need a steady camera i.e a tripod, and you'll need everybody and everything in shot to stand absolutely still.

evilgoose

Put some greaseproof paper over the flash - gives a more diffuse light, or buy a flash diffuser.

Flash is used for a variety of reasons, even on a bright day. (when the light source is behind the subject)

Use a monopod or tripod to steady the camera to allow for long exposure times.