--- aew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a photographer on another forum saying to stay away from > canon > flash (420ex specifically) . He says that it's a firmware issue with > the > digital rebel. and that canons e-ttl doesn't expose properly. he > recommends > a Metz flash using the on flash sensor rather than e-ttl. I'm a new > photographer, so I can't really comment. > Any thoughts on this?. > thanks > Andy >
Hi Andy. Cannot say for digital bodies, I'm still analog (EOS-3). There was a long threads on Fred Miranda's EOS board about ETTL (specifically top gun - 550EX) on digital bodies and many people complained recommending going "Metz way"... However, some some others achnowldged excellent performers of 550EX (ETTL as yours 420EX) on 1D, and I can confirm about my film EOS-3. In fact, ETTL is the most precise and reliable system I tried so far (I used to work with Minolta in some past) producing spot-on results when coupled to EOS-3 and especially for fill-in. The trick is learning ETTL system. First of all, any ETTL user MUST understand it's basic requirement - it's tied to active ASF point for most of its flash exposure calculation, so each time prior to releasing the shutter, make sure your current active AF point is right on the subject, preferable on top of its most improtant part you want to be sure to be exposed properly (say, people face, forehead). Many, even experienced shooters (especially these came from different systems) do not understand that and then lamenting about severe flash exposure troubles. First fo all I suggest you reading the well laid out EOS (and ETTL specifically) "bible" that clarifies how to sue the system in a proper way to ensure consistant results. The link can be found on my site: www.zabrovsky.com at links section (you will figure it easily there). Now, there may be indeed some digital body related issues, cannot say much about this, though again some 1D users reproted good performers of the unit. Regards, Alex www.zabrovsky.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
