My experience as well and with the same flash units.
TTL flash is overrated, IMO. Yes, it can be helpful in certain
situations but for most I've found good 'ol thyristor works just fine.
When I have the time, I prefer flash metering and manual control of
flash output. That provides the most consistent results.
Neo-Luddism forever! ;o)
ScottGee1
On 2/4/07, Bill Pearce <bs.pearce@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I don't tell this in front of women and small children, for fear of fainting
> spells.
>
> I don't use TTL flash. I get more consistent results with my Quantum T2
> using it's own magic eye, and the same was true when I used the Sunpak 120.
>
> I do this regularly with the Hasselblad and with the OM's when I need a
> flash. I tried this plan with my wife's D70s on manual, and it worked like a
> charm.
>
> Just be careful which of those fiddly control wheels you move accidentally.
>
> Bill Pearce
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