HI folks -
Found a local source for Lumiquest stuff, and bought an Ultrasoft.
Now I want to use it tomorrow to photograph an event - a model
contest. Lots of extremely varied and detailed models of all types,
but the point is that I am going to be in close much of the time, even
though the 28-135 IS has nice reach, and I want to avoid flash
blow-out and minimize those harsh shadows from the bare flash.
But never having used it before I'm a little nervous, these shots have
got to come out, as I'm the contest director! The instructions say no
exposure compensation is necessary but to expect a 2 1/3 stop light
loss. I'm going to be shooting in Av mode to control DOF, so what do
I need to be aware of? Is E-TTL going to take care of it all? I
mean, the camera does not know the Ultrasoft is on there when it takes
the initial meter reading - so when I actually shoot, does E-TTL
automatically add the 2 1/3 stop? This is a low ambient light
situation, but I'm not really concerned with background. In most
cases the model will fill the frame.
I've shot shows before with just a "naked" 420EX with the camera on a
tripod, and been 80% pleased with the result (except for those nasty
shadows) , so if y'all think this is new box would take too much
adjusting and experience, I'll just revert to that plan.
Thanks as always for your "lights."
Ken Durling
Website http://home.earthlink.net/~kdurling/
Alternate e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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