Today's question from Jake C. is, “Is there any difference between a ‘normal’ Speedlite and one with a round head? The round ones seem to be popular now, so I want to know if I’m missing anything.”

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Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a NYC-based tour photographer and educator with more than 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert photography workshops.

00:00 Intro
00:27 Jake's Question
00:47 What is a Speedlite?
01:28 Round vs rectangular flash bare bulb comparison
01:55 When David uses a Speedlite most
02:47 Misconceptions about round flashes
03:18 Difference between round and rectangular catchlight
04:03 Viking model photoshoot
04:53 Round and rectangular flash with modifiers
06:35 What else to consider
07:14 Flash head tips for beginners
07:48 Outro

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✘ GEAR USED:
Canon Speedlite EL-5
https://www.adorama.com/cael5.html

Westcott FJ80
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Profoto A10
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Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 (Godox V1)
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Westcott FJ200
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Westcott Diffusion Dome
https://www.adorama.com/we4757.html

Westcott 43" Optical White Satin Collapsible Umbrella
https://www.adorama.com/weuc43w.html

Photek SoftLighter II 60" White Umbrella
https://www.adorama.com/pt6000fgs.html

Glow S-type Bowens Mount Bracket for Speedlites and Flash
https://www.adorama.com/glbdsm02.html

Westcott Quick Mount S-Bracket
https://www.adorama.com/we2543.html

MagMod MagGrip 2
https://www.adorama.com/mmgripr02.html

✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html

Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens https://www.adorama.com/car2418.html

Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52....

CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl....

Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa....

Prograde Digital 512GB SDXC UHS-II V90 Memory Card https://www.adorama.com/pgrsd512gbck....

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