Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-14 Thread John Whittingham
) Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? On Fri, 12 Nov 2004, John Whittingham wrote: Thanks for the comment, I've just bought one and really like the zoom head, should work well with the 28-105 FAp and the MZ-3. I've yet to test the AF assist infrared thingie :) That rocks too

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-13 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004, John Whittingham wrote: Thanks for the comment, I've just bought one and really like the zoom head, should work well with the 28-105 FAp and the MZ-3. I've yet to test the AF assist infrared thingie :) That rocks too. I have managed to get focused pictures with the 500 in

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-12 Thread John Whittingham
PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:25:30 + (GMT) Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? On Wed, 10 Nov 2004, John Whittingham wrote: That all sounds very reassuring, I think I might just look into getting the AF400FTZ It is a very nice flash and can be bought for a song

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-11 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 10 Nov 2004, John Whittingham wrote: That all sounds very reassuring, I think I might just look into getting the AF400FTZ It is a very nice flash and can be bought for a song. There is also an optional W/A adapter (24mm coverage on 35mm) for it, for which I have no opinion. Kostas

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-10 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is in the LX, MZ-3 ZX5n in my experience. There have been problems reported with the *ist-d. Hi Peter Ever tried the MZ-3 ZX-5n with the AF400FTZ, would you care to comment on performance? John, According to my experience, the performance is

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-10 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Frantisek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Out of curiosity, even with the P-TTL (preflash) ? I found that preflash TTL does decent results with digital, and I saw some nice ones from Gianfranco's new 360FGZ

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-10 Thread John Whittingham
Thanks Giao That all sounds very reassuring, I think I might just look into getting the AF400FTZ John -- Original Message --- From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 02:34:31 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread John Whittingham
PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 21:54:24 -0500 Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? It is in the LX, MZ-3 ZX5n in my experience. There have been problems reported with the *ist-d. David Zaninovic wrote: I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread David Zaninovic
but in some situations it can make a mistake as it does not know all the facts that TTL flash would know. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 5:20 PM Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? - Original

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread Frantisek
I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Out of curiosity, even with the P-TTL (preflash) ? I found that preflash TTL does decent results with digital, and I saw some nice ones from Gianfranco's new 360FGZ (just few frames when you bought the

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread Peter J. Alling
. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 21:54:24 -0500 Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? It is in the LX, MZ-3 ZX5n in my experience. There have been problems reported with the *ist-d. David Zaninovic wrote: I have given up on using the istD

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread John Whittingham
: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 11:03:47 -0500 Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? Actually no, I use old AF280T flashes. Since the MZ-3 and ZX5n don't seem to be capable of higher than sync (125/100 respectively), speed flash I

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Frantisek Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Out of curiosity, even with the P-TTL (preflash) ? I'm not that technologically advanced. I am still using

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Zaninovic Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I am sorry if you understood it like that, it was not my intention. I was asking about TTL flash as I never used it and was hoping that it would work correctly on *ist D/DS. Theoretically

how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Amita Guha
I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50 at the wedding if it makes my life easier. I have a bunch of film that I should probably use up anyway.

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 8 Nov 2004, Amita Guha wrote: I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50 at the wedding if it makes my life easier. I have a bunch of film

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Amita Guha Subject: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread David Zaninovic
I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than auto flash ?

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
I understand it like this: An auto flash will have its own built-in quench circuit. As long as you follow the ISO/aperture/distance guide, you're okay. TTL relies on the camera to quench the flash, and if the camera can't get it right, then... t On 11/8/04 14:06, David Zaninovic wrote: I

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread David Zaninovic
I understand it like this: An auto flash will have its own built-in quench circuit. As long as you follow the ISO/aperture/distance guide, you're okay. TTL relies on the camera to quench the flash, and if the camera can't get it right, then... ... the camera is defective and needs servicing

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Zaninovic Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than auto flash ? I'm not going to get into another theoretical

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread John Francis
William Robb mused: - Original Message - From: David Zaninovic Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than auto flash

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Francis Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I'm not going to get into another theoretical pissing contest. Good idea! This is not to imply not ever again. Just to be clear. William Robb

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
It is in the LX, MZ-3 ZX5n in my experience. There have been problems reported with the *ist-d. David Zaninovic wrote: I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than auto flash ? -- I can understand

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
My guess is that the programming for the TTL flash was lifted directly from the ZX series of cameras, and doesn't take into account the difference in reflectance of the digital sensor (and it's smaller size), compared to film. It should by all rights be more consistent, since the reflectance