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HI, I'm a new photographer and loving every second of my investment in this hobby. I get so many people wanting me to take family pictures for them. "I have told them one day let me learn a little more".  So my question is what are my equipment needs...
One min the flash goes off fine. Then the next thing it does is act as if it flashes but the picture is dark. I have tried manual mode, auto or all other modes and get the same result. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
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