Hi Dave Even though I use Super A, I'm not familiar with the AF280T. But an easy way to cheat the automatics could be NOT to use TTL-mode but Automatic mode and then cheat the ASA setting (only on the flash)? It can be done with my Metz flashes.
By the way - I'd use fill flash, not to add contrast on a dull day, but quite the opposite - to reduce contrast (soften shadows) on a sunny day. Regards Jens -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: David Brooks [mailto:brooks_dee@;canoemail.com] Sendt: 27. oktober 2002 14:33 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: (2): Ok, the most stupid question from someone who should know better (ie HELP NEEDED) In a related quiry as Brads.I have the Super Program and 280T flash.I was experimenting with fill on my last B&W roll with poor results.If i set the flash to TTL or any other mode other than manual,the camera automaticly sets up at 125 shutter(sync speed for camera)What would be the best way to add a bit of fill flash on a dull day.Set flash to manual,meter ambient light and close down 1, 1 1/2 stops to compansate for flash.I see no way to adjust flash output in manual mode, other that using the "Cotty plastic bouncy thing"(patent pending) Dave ---- Begin Original Message ---- From: Gatis Visnevskis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 11:43:56 +0200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Ok, the most stupid question from someone who should know better (ie HELP NEEDED) Wow, that's advanced, huh. I have very little flash experience, because i'm shooting landscapes mostly. It is still true for older F-lens and older bodys like ZX-7 ? Gasha Bruce Dayton wrote: ... > somewhat blacked out. �In more recent years, Pentax, among others, has > changed the program so that it will try to use the slowest hand > holdable shutter speed it can based on the focal length of the lens > attached. �By doing this, you let in as much ambient light as possible > and use as little flash as possible to get a properly exposed image. .... ---- End Original Message ---- Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail
