> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-eos@;a1.nl]On Behalf Of Alan Bell > Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 10:31 AM > To: Canon List > Subject: EOS-3 and Strobes > > > I have an EOS-3 and several Britek PS-180 strobes with umbrellas. > > http://www.mardelonline.com/products/studiolighting/Britek/Britek.html > > The cord from the PS-180 fits into the connector of the left side of the > camera, but I don't get correct exposure. Sometimes I have used just one. > Sometimes I have let a second slave off the one connected to the camera. > Sometimes I have used my 550EX pointed at the ceiling and used one of the > PS-180s as a slave. > > If it's not in the cards to be able to use the PS-180s and if I can get > better, easier, more consistent results with a second 550EX, who makes > lighting accessories such as umbrellas for use with them? > > >
Hi Alan, Is the problem that the monolights are not triggering or is the output from the monolights not repeatable? If the problem is that the lights are not triggering from the PC socket check you cords and your EOS 3 body. If the lights don't trigger in sync with your 550EX and you are using "P"rogramed exposure mode and E-TTL setting on the 550EX head don't be surprised. When using E-TTL mode for flash exposure metering all the preflashing will mess up the slaved light sync. You may want to try using manual mode on your 550EX, pointing the head up at a light surface and set the 550EX's power output low enough that your monolights are the primary light source and the 550EX is just used as fill and or as the trigger for the slaved monolights. The advice in this paragraph is just reasoned out of experience as I don't own an EOS 3 or this brand of monolights. I've used the old Norman gear in a studio and Dynalights for portable shoots and this thinking should work. If not I'm certain someone will help point out my errors. If you use a Polaroid back or flash meter to determine exposure value how can the exposure be off unless the monolights are not consistently putting out light? You are using a Polaroid back or flash meter and the EOS 3 body is set to Manual exposure mode isn't it? Cheers/Chip * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
