What is TTL? (vs Manual flash)

A beginner's introduction to the differences between a TTL flash and a manual flash.

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[HarmoniesDolce]

I have been watching several TTL vids and yours by far is the fastest...and easiest to understand (around 70 seconds) . You are the master of explanation. Thanks for putting together the tutorial for us amateurs!

[jeffgreenburg]

This is very informative and easy to understand. My head has been spinning trying to figure all the features to TTL's. Thank you.

[dmg]

You have a gift of making complicated info easy to understand.

[emilybrookes]

2 hours I have been looking for the information I need about rear curtain flashes and you have finally answered it for me and I am beyond grateful!!

[Aarzak]

Fnally, someone that knows how to explain what TTL means and how it works and why it works the way it does. Thank you so very much for the video!

[EmmerdalePat]

You absolute star! I am a newbie to the world of speedlites and didn't even know that there was a difference between TTL and Manual. I recently bought a second-hand Neewer NW565 and am over the moon with how easy it is to use with my Nikon D5300 - it has made an invaluable difference to my photography! I am in the process of getting a spare flash (and taking care of the budget) and will get another TTL (most probably another used Neewer). Thank you so much for this easy to understand video...you made it so easy for me to know what to get for my next flash! x

[mekkari]

Finally someone can explain TTL to me.

[sutv]

I am automatically happy to see you are doing a video on a topic I've searched. Thank You.

[yocz]

Now I know where I am going, thanks for your clear and limpid tutorial on the TTL pale. Respect!

[WallyZorro]

I just purchased a Godox TT350 and truly enjoyed your video. You saved me quite a lot of reading. Excellent information for a novice to understand. :-)

[MrPancakeRepairman]

Six years later I come and say - thanks for the clear explanation young chap. Kind regards

[larbueno]

Damn! Your're good!!! I'm in the video business for over 30 years and now have a photo headshot gig...so am now learning how to use a flash for 1st time ever. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[ps-riqk]

It was great the way you drew the picture showing pre-flash bouncing and going back into the camera so it could calculate the correct flash level. Thanks for the info, now to decide which third party flash to buy in 2020 :)

[omegaman]

It's good it's good to point out that TTL works better when there's mid-tones in the background. If the sun or bright objects or dark objects show it sets off the ttl. I had to go manual many times.

[MusabJilani]

Thanks for this video, I like how you explain the relevant concepts concisely yet comprehensively.

[iHumpStreetCones]

Thank you so much for this video, I was overwhelmed as a newbie to studio photography

[ssentezaronnie]

Meaningful, well explained and easy to understand... thanks for the great work...

[starlettadarlak]

You articulated this beautifully, thank you so much.

[Rafaga]

Still valid in 2020. Thanks a lot for the concise and clear explanation.

[Haylion]

Brilliance in a basic form. Your teachings are easy to understand and very educational. Thanks for the video!