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Re: [OM] F280 & multi-spot

Subject: Re: [OM] F280 & multi-spot
From: "C.H.Ling" <chling@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 23:51:56 +0800
----- Original Message -----
From: <frieder.faig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Yes, F280 operation was mysterious to me too, slowly it is
> getting somewhat clearer.
> >
> > Let's try to put this in practical terms.  Say that I am just walking
> > around and need to get that fill flash on the dark side of an object
> > whose background is quite bright (a person in from of a sunset for
> > example).  If the scene meters 1/1000 at f11, but the chart shows me
> > that the super FP output is best at a distance of approx. 1 meter, how
> > do I photograph something that is 2 meters away?
>
>
> When you use the F280 in manual mode, set the camera to 1/1000
> and F11. Your person will be underexposed 1 stop, which is a good
> amount to keep the shadow atmosphere of the person.   ;-)

For fixed GN when you are talking about 1m and 2m, the different in exposure
will be 2 stops not 1 stop.

C.H.Ling


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