External flash units are designed to replace the flash lamp on the camera with a bigger flash, one that is further away from the lens to give a better coverage and reduce red-eye effects. Most flash units have a rotating head to push light in any direction, and the intensity of the flash can also be adjusted. With an Exposure Meter to give the best flash settings based on available light, accurate colours and tones can be preserved in photos
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