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Re: [OM] An object of beauty

Subject: Re: [OM] An object of beauty
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:34:38 -0400
Yes, slow sync speed for flash is a serious problem.  This sunlit shot, 
for example, required an ND4 filter to do fill flash.
<http://www.chucknorcutt.com/amelia/amelia_1-37_500.htm>

Chuck Norcutt

C.H.Ling wrote:
> No, the point is to have manual shutter control + TTL, say use 1/8s with 
> TTL. In manual mode, 4/4Ti does not provide TTL flash control.
> 
> On the other hand, TTL flash in OM system only provide average metering, it 
> seldom provide accurate exposure as the object are usually too small or 
> background is too far away to provide enough/proper reflection.
> 
> The E-System flash is much better but it can also be fooled by small but 
> highly reflective object such as mirror.
> 
> My most wanted feature on the OM System is high sync speed, while most other 
> manufacturers were providing 1/250s OM's 1/60s was just way too slow. I'm 
> not really interested in TTL flash with slow speed sync., I can always use 
> auto flash as a replacement.
> 
> C.H.Ling
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Moose"
> 
>> C.H.Ling wrote:
>>> .... To me there is no different between OM4 or 3Ti, for using flash my 
>>> standard setting is manual shutter + auto flash except insect macro where 
>>> TTL is my only option but the slow speed sync feature in 3Ti is not 
>>> necessary.
>>>
>> All you need to get the slow speed sync, if you ever want it, is a piece
>> of tape over one of the hot shoe contacts.
>>
>> Moose
>> -- 
> 
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