Re: Easy Canon Rebel XT & Canon 430 EX flash questin

Today Larry Lynch commented courteously on the subject at
hand

> From my experience with the Digital Rebel and the
> Speedligh, I would say the manual just has a section there
> that is poorly worded or poorly translated.

Did you use the built-in pop-up, or the specific Canon 430 EX
external? It seems to make a big difference in my limited tests.

> It SHOULD say The Speedlight lights the maim subject and
> the Aperture/Shutter speed captures the background..
>
> That is a little less ambivalent, and doesnt lead one to
> believe the flash is going to "adjust" itself when in
> "Manual".
>
> It didnt seem to when I used it.
>
OK, Larry. I clearly need to try this again. But, it sure as
hell ain't rocket science. I can easily pace off the distance
from where I'm standing to the car, take the average GN I use
for the 430 EX, do the math with my cell phone calculator, set
the aperture and go. I'm telling you, Larry, the pictures are at
least 4-6 stops under. And, yes, I have flash synch set properly
and yes I made damn sure the ready light was on the flash.

I can't figure it out - yet. But, I will! Meanwhile, anyone with
an explanation or a suggestion would be welcome.

--
ATM, aka Jerry

"I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death
your right to say it." - Evelyn Beatrice Hall under the
pseudonym Stephen G. Tallentyre
.

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