Peter Witkop
(K=3189) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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I don't know that the RB can do TTL at all (I could be wrong though). The RB uses a leaf shutter, which can synch at all shutter speeds (one of the nice things about leaf shutters).
Peter
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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The RB will not TTL. If the flash will support it the RB will sync at all shutter speeds.
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James McGinnis
(K=6045) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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Thanks! So, what I need to do is meter off of a "test" flash? I've only used it in the TTL mode in the past so this is going to be yet another learning experience!
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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Or use a flash meter to get the exposure information.
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James McGinnis
(K=6045) - Comment Date 2/27/2005
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I think we're saying the same thing, but put me on track if we're not:
I meant that I would take a meter reading from the subject when I "pop" the flash. Essentially, set the flash to what I think is an appropriate setting, "pop" the flash and meter it. Make adjustments based on that metering.
If there's a better way, please let me know.
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Chris Lauritzen
(K=14949) - Comment Date 2/28/2005
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Yes the better way is to use a hand held flash meter .
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James McGinnis
(K=6045) - Comment Date 2/28/2005
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Sorry, I was talking about a hand held meter. I guess you could meter it with a camera. I should have been more specific.
Estimate the flash requirement, hand held meter on the subject, "pop" the flash, get the reading, set camera accordingly.
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Tony Tiger
(K=239) - Comment Date 3/3/2005
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To be entirely honest, unless you are using the head as fill in for outdoor work or have some specific creative set in mind, with a single flash, you are going to be disappointed with the results. At least try getting another flash head and some brollies/reflectors.
However, a handeld flash meter is the best method for determining aperture, given shutter speed is irrelevant unless you are trying to include ambient light.
As I recall the metz flash has built in auto modes and works well for bounce shots as the red led on the back tells you if enough light returned to the sensor.
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James McGinnis
(K=6045) - Comment Date 3/3/2005
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Yes. The intended use is for outdoor fill flash. I used it just yesterday with fairly decent results. But, that was on my DSLR. I guess I could use the DSLR as a test shot and then do the final on the MF.
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