 Douglas Easton |
Photos in the Dark! Hi. I have a Canon EOS 300D and have just started being paid to take pictures for a very local newspaper. The problem is, every time I take pictures at an evening party (i.e., somewhere in the dark where you have to use flash), the subject is either underexposed or overexposed. I don't think my flash has any manual controls as I bought a cheep flash for about £35 by Centurion. Is a new flash in order, do you think?
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Jon Close |
I'm not familiar with the Centurion brand, but assuming it's a non-dedicated flash with a sensor on the front to control the flash output, a la Vivitar 283, then ... When using this type of flash, you have to use the 300D in either Av or M mode, setting the aperture to match the automode on the flash. You'll also have to make sure the ISO set on the 300D matches that which is set on the flash. If you use any other exposure mode, the camera will set a lens aperture and ISO other than what the flash is set for.
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Previous Response: from Jon C. on 11/15/2004 1:43:56 PM I'm not familiar with the Centurion brand,...
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Jon Close |
:-D
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Douglas Easton |
Thanks Jon - Ill try that. Yeah, there are a lot of dials on it! Ill have a play. Thanks!
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Larry |
I think that spending good money on a Cannon should follow with a dedicated Cannon Flash unit. Trade the "cheep" one in and improve your experience. I'm sorry for sounding harsh, but a true direct answer gets to the point.
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Douglas Easton |
Yes I had my first assignment tonight and the flash was just hit and miss!! I think a trip to Ebay might be in order! Thanks Larry.
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