Alex Z wrote (edited):
The issue is more related to shooting subjects featured by high contrast sweep such as weddings (bride+ groom portrait, for instance). In this case, I would aim the particular AF point on subject's eyes to ensure proper flash exposure for the face, but then may end up with severely overexposed bride's dress (that is usually shiny white) or underexposed groom's black suit. In such case, more balanced (perhaps more averaged) flash metering would be desired (aka, center-weighted averaging). This way the are chances more contrast range will be preserved in the image. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------- Alex, Here is an easy way around it. First if you are using NPH 400 rate it at ISO 250. Many 400 films are not really ISO 400. Overexposure improves shadow detail. With negative film always expose for the shadows. Next, if the bride is the subject and you are focusing your AF point on her open up one more stop or increase the flash output. I say this from experience. When using Portra 400, I rate it at either 250 or 320. If one subject is wearing all white as on a wedding dress I open up about 2/3 to 1 stop more to ensure good exposure. It works and is simple to do. Negative films have such latitude you have little worry doing this. Peter K * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
