"DW Expert bvba" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote/replied to: >I have a question about the 380 EX; When the flash is ready a red light >comes on. When you push it, the flash flashes. So far so good :-) > >Last weekend I did some night shots and tried to flash the subject >'manually' i.e. choosing bulb mode, taking the flash in hand and pushing >the red light. (I tried to light an statue). All came out underexposed as if >the flash wasn't used. > >So I assume that the flashpower isn't at his maximum output when pushing the >red light. Anybody any idea to overcome this problem (apart of buying an >420/550EX :-) ) or did I make a mistake?
I lit a very large fountain scene at night using my 380EX and bulb mode just as you did. I went around and 'painted' the scene with 6 or more flashes using the ready button as you did. I was happy with the results. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
