ricrick

what are these photos use for?

lerico

I found that it's hard to get consistent results with Canon's ETTL group light system. You have to be really careful with the in-camera metering system... you either need to experiment by dialing down exposure compensation and turn up flash compensation... or metre the scene, hold it constant by M mode and do pre-flash with spot meter for every single photo.

That's why I finally ditched the ETTL system and got back to all manual flash with regular pocket wizards. I am now using 3 PWs with 2 580EXII and 2 Vivitar 285hv.

Catpiano

Yeah .. Canon flash .. not that great ..  and their wireless system .. um ... as EL said, work good for indoor. ( I do like to set up 2-3  580 for indoor group shoot ..etc )

Will look at the new PW with TTL sometime this week or next week, need to see if they are in stock. ^_^

I still think MANUAL setting is MOST reliable...

chobit

Nah.. forget about the pocket wizard MiniTT1 & Flex5.  Tried it already... tons of problems with most Canon Flashes....!  Don't recommend it until they fix up all their problems..!  As for setting up using M is more reliable, but E-TTL is still ok as long as you know what you are doing!!
Sometimes, you have time to setup for the perfect shot using M, but your model is not ready, other time, the lighting might be a bit off using TTL, but then your were able to capture the moment or expression!

I guess the key is to learn how to take advantage of the tool available to you =D  And practice each features enough, so you know how each performs in any given situation...!

By all means.. I am just a beginner on this subject...!

ricrick

i want to buy ST-E2, but everyone says it sucks.
i don't have freaking $$$$$$$ to buy pw or any kind similar
st-e2 seems to be my only option but do you think it is still worth to buy?

ricrick

算，回歸basic，用吾洗錢的方法，效果都吾錯，有太陽，有fill light
工具: reflector 一塊

Catpiano

um ...rick rick   "checker" in wrong spot wor .. lol

Aiya .. I was going to  buy the TT1+TT5 tim .. some said they are pretty good on Canon ...

I guess I am used to Canon flash .. as I wont expect too much ...  and at least, in digital world, can check pic right the way ...  ^_^

chobit

Follow some post at flickr may good you a good idea..!

It's simply un-reliable.  I could barely get it to trigger within 20 feets... then it fails to trigger every few shots within 10 feet.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/poc ... /72157620678266270/

um ...rick rick   "checker" in wrong spot wor .. lol

Aiya .. I was going to  buy the TT1+TT5 tim .. some said they are pretty good on Canon ...

I guess I am used to Canon flash .. as I wont expect ...
Catpiano 發表於 2009-7-6 20:55

ricrick

reflector - $30
sun - priceless

lao_hui

Wow...  nice photos..... I wish I have the skill like you, Chobit!