On Mon, 8 Nov 2004, Amita Guha wrote: > I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering > if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash > instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50 at the wedding if it makes my life > easier. I have a bunch of film that I should probably use up anyway.
It depends on the flash you are using and also perhaps on the film you are using (because its reflectivity can fool the meter). I did not have problems when bouncing either the Cobra I am selling or the AF500FTZ. The latter flash is an outright pig to control when shooting close, but then I bought a diffuser which made a difference (and also never forget to bounce). I mainly use Superia 400 (rated at 320). I would shoot a test-roll if I were you. BTW, I think the MZ-50 is more consistent than the -5n in non-flash mode (different meter that one, just thought to mention). Let us know how you got on, Kostas
