> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 12:17:34 -0800
> From: Don French <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: EOS Flash question
>
> I have a Speedlite 540EZ and recently acquired a Canon D2000
> (a.k.a. Kodak DCS520). The manual for the D2000 specifies
> using an EX model flash. I am wondering if this means that
> the 540 EZ will not be useful with the D2000.
Exactly this. The chip is glass covered and due to reflections
does not work with OTF (or OTC = off the chip) flash metering.
> The same question applies to the D30, as I am considering
> getting one of those too, and I think that it has the same
> flash specification.
Unfortunately, yes.
> Does anyone know if I can or should use the 540 EZ
> with either of these cameras?
You cannot and you should not.
There is more on the D30 and flash in my review at
http://www.photoquack.de/tutorials/ed30.htm
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Michael Quack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
http://www.photoquack.de
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