> > I just recently tried using an older Canon flash on my back up body > (D60), and couldn't figure how to get it to work in TTL mode. I believe > it was a 420EX flash (rented) and the only way I could get it to fire > was on Manual Mode with the camera on Manual. Usually use studio lights > or reflectors so I have little experience with the Canon Flash system.
Are you sure you mean a 420EX, there is also a 420EZ. The 420EX doesn't have a manual mode, it works in E-TTL on type A bodies and TTL on any other EOS body. The 420EZ supports manual and A-TTL modes, A-TTL and plain TTL don't work on the D60 (or most new Canon digital bodies). See http://www.kjsl.com/~dave/speedlites.html for specs of the different Canon flash guns > > When I brought it back to the shop, the guy behind the counter couldn't > get it to fire on my D60, but it worked fine on a film based rebel he > had nearby. I have the custom function on the D60 set so the goofy AF > assist light doesn't emit. (AF-assist beam/Flash firing --- 1:Does not > emit/Fires) If it was an EZ rather than an EX it would be fine on a film body. -- Visit our website at www.roke.co.uk Registered Office: Roke Manor Research Ltd, Siemens House, Oldbury, Bracknell, Berkshire. RG12 8FZ The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential to Roke Manor Research Ltd and must not be passed to any third party without permission. This communication is for information only and shall not create or change any contractual relationship. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
