On Mon, 13 May 2002 13:02:40 -0700, you wrote: > >Then why don't you just use manual flash? :) >
That's exactly what I DO use most of the time, or "Auto" mode on my non-TTL cameras, so I suppose that's OT. I have a Sunpak 433D and a Sunpak 555 potato masher, as well as a 420EX. The lack of manual override on the 420 EX relegates it to second line duty most of the time, although I'm familiar with what situations it will work well in. I don't even have a 550EX, but eventually will, for precisely those manual overrides. I just got and am awaiting delivery of the dedicated EOS module for the 555, which is a very capable and powerful flash, so I 'm eager to see how it works on my EOS. Works great on my FD cameras. >I am sure many of you expect the camera to work well in E(valuative) mode. > >My point is that is it too much to expect that when you put a flash in auto >mode and the camera in auto mode, you should get somewhat consistent >exposures? My experience with the 420EX is that I DO get "somewhat consistent exposures." It seemed this discussion was more about getting really good exposures, in which case I would say yes, it is too much to expect on auto. Are you all really not getting "somewhat consistent exposures" with your EX flashes? > >I actually can't make that claim for film all that much, it works pretty >decently once you understand how it works, and even with auto everything it >worked pretty well for me, Well there you go - *once you understand.* but for the digital it just didn't work, and i am >not sure why. Maybe the way D30/60 measuing flash differently? I use it the >same way for both systems. If this discussion was about the E-TTL on digital cameras, I am out talking of class, I have no experience therewith. I thought it was more general. > >-e >ps. i kind of resent the implied (you don't know how to use it) comments. I >use flash many many times because i shoot at ballrooms. Did I say that? I just thought I said you need to know how to use your equipment, and you can't expect it to "take the picture" for you. Ken Durling Visit my new easier-to-browse PhotoSIG portfolio: http://www.photosig.com/browse.php?id=photographer:203 * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
