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Re: [OM] fill flash and burned-out faces

Subject: Re: [OM] fill flash and burned-out faces
From: "John Hudson" <13874@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 03:22:53 -0400
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From: "Richard F. Man" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, 11 December, 2002 10:28 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] fill flash and burned-out faces


> At 08:53 PM 12/11/2002 -0500, Joe Gwinn wrote:
> > >The ONLY way to get exact exposure with flash is by using the manual
> > >guide numbers.  [snip]
> >
> >Actually, there is an even better way, although it too is manual:  Use a
> >flashmeter to meter incident (not reflected) light right at the subject,
> >and set the camera accordingly.  This is *very* reliable, and cannot be
> >fooled by bright faces or dark backgrounds.
>
> OK, so how would I fire a on camera flash like the F280 and trigger the
> light meter? I understand how to do this with Studio flash but not shoe
> mount flash!

The flash meter route pre-supposes that one can control the power output of
the flash gun. In the case of the F280 it is basically a point and shoot
flash with no manual over ride on power output. An on-camera flash gun with
manual over ride is the Vivitar 285HV and with this flash the flash meter
route takes on a whole new meaning. Other than for point and shoot
convenience my F280 is a major disappointment considering the excellence of
the camera for which it is designed.

jh





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