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Old 01-31-2008   #14 (permalink)
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Default Re: off camera flash

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Originally Posted by Capn_Jack View Post
Franco,

No, it does not--a downside for sure, but I personally like everything (even my light levels) to be manual.

My reasoning is this: If I do it all manually until I know it like the back of my hand, then when I let hardware/software take over and get the odd wonky result, I'll better know how to fix things.

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Craig
You can control ETTL manually. Flash exposure is controlled with FEC, and ambient exposure using M mode and adjusting shutter/Aperture/ISO.

This is a much easier method for weddings, parties, photojournalism, and other situations where the defining moment is fleeting. It is not a perfect system though, flipping from ETTL to manual flash output isn't exactly going to be an easier route to fix a weird exposure, or unexpected results.

That said, I know of no other way than manual output mode on the flash to get consistent results in a controlled setting.
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