On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 4:05 PM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Sheesh! Get a flash meter and use an OM-G in manual mode. Just a
>> fraction of the cost of a 3Ti and perfect flash exposure including the
>> ambient with no chimping required. :-)
>>
>
>
> LOL, I've been doing just that with the Vivitar 285HV on the E-1 for the
> past several years. I do like automation when it works, though.
>
> A friend of mine has an E-3 with both the FL50R as well as the Metz. I've
> been very amazed at how well that setup works. The flash exposures,
> specifically with the Metz, are not only dead-on, but look very natural. If
> I was feeling risky, I'd spend the $500 for the Metz and the $1700 for the
> E-3.
>
> But, nah, the Olympus Living History Farm is alive and well with killer
> legacy equipment. Funny thing--that 3Ti/MD2/T45/35-80 kit is still less
> expensive than a 5Dmk2 with dedicated flash and comparable zoom. So, I
> guess cost is relative.
>
> The "I agree with Dr. Flash" bumper stickers have arrived, though. There is
> no substitute for a flash-meter and manual settings when you MUST get it
> correct with no chimping.
>
> OTF-Schnozz
Honestly, I don't get why TTL is something one need think about when
shooting print film. I like to hit the exposure right, of course, but
there's more forgiveness with print film than anything including
digital. Imagine trying to explain to your wife why she should use
it. You'd give up.
Joel W.
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