You could also use the T-32 ND filters or your own homemade ND material over the
flash head. All of this is somewhat hit and miss compared to the capability of
modern TTL flash systems to dial-in fill-flash as a stop ratio to ambient light.
I hate to admit it, but the competition now has better TTL fill flash capability
where you dial fill ratios into the flash, even allowing you to dial-in +-
compensation on the camera at the same time. I'm thinking of one company's
high-end "SB " unit, in particular. It's too bad Oly doesn't come out with
something like this. I'd think this would be very doable on an updated T-32 or
F-280 without redesigning the TTL system and requiring a new camera body.
>>> Dirk Wright <wright@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 08/30/00 10:58am >>>
>My question is, is there any way to use TTL flash to do fill flash? Or
>this possible only in (non-TTL) normal auto flash? Or am I missing
>something here?
>Many thanks in advance.
In ttl mode, you can't independently control the ratio between flash light
and natural light. However, you can control how much flash light there is in
the photo by opening up the aperture. The wider the aperture, the less flash
light, but only up to the point where the selected shutter speed is 1/60th
second. This unfortunately changes your depth of field also.
It is easier to get a "normal auto" type flash with an independent film speed
setting and set the film speed double or triple the actual film speed. Some
flashes will also allow controlling flash power in manual mode, which is
handy.
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