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[OM] Re: Flash indicator question, OM-2s

Subject: [OM] Re: Flash indicator question, OM-2s
From: ScottGee1 <scottgee1@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 06:33:01 -0500
Peter, what is this "OM-2s" to which you refer?

Is it a new digital model?  If that's the case, I'm sure someone here
might be able to help.

;o)

ScottGee1

On 1/16/07, Peter Bell <peter.bell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have a question regarding the flash indicator readings in the viewfinder
> of my OM-2s. I use an OM dedicated Sunpak 266d unit. I was under the
> impression that when I switch the flash to the TTL setting with my camera on
> auto, I am free to choose the aperture, and the camera will tell the flash
> when to shut off, thus giving me a correctly exposed image. I understand
> that when the correct exposure is acheived, the flash indicator LED in the
> viewfinder is supposed to flicker. After some experimentation, I've found
> that not all aperture settings will produce a flickering flash indicator.
> Indoors, its mostly f/11, f/8 and f/5.6 that will produce a flickering LED.
> With apertures above or below this range, the LED doesn't blink, it just
> lights up again once the flash has recycled. I've been using the 50mm f/1.8
> lens and 100 speed film.
>
> My experience has led me to conclude that when using a flash, my choice of
> aperture is limited, even on the TTL setting. Could someone confirm this and
> explain why I can't use any aperture I please? Thanks.

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