a while back, i posted a question on the need to have exposure compensation when using bounce flash here: previous thread
I'm using a minolta 404si and 3500xi external flash. I experimented with the flash during some recent shots...but even with the flash set on auto, i'm not getting good results, for example,
1) When using a bounce flash with a low ceiling, the pictures all turn out too dark.
2) When using the external flash as a fill flash in bright sunlight, the subjects still turn out too dark.
The flash works fine when i point it directly at my subject in low light conditions.
So i have a few questions
1) where exactly is the meter located in the camera?
2) Does the camera take the metering just prior to shutter release, or is there a "dynamic" metering, ie: metering while the shutter is open
3) Do you guys think that the 3500xi lacks the power for bouce flash shots?
Thanks,
Al
I'm using a minolta 404si and 3500xi external flash. I experimented with the flash during some recent shots...but even with the flash set on auto, i'm not getting good results, for example,
1) When using a bounce flash with a low ceiling, the pictures all turn out too dark.
2) When using the external flash as a fill flash in bright sunlight, the subjects still turn out too dark.
The flash works fine when i point it directly at my subject in low light conditions.
So i have a few questions
1) where exactly is the meter located in the camera?
2) Does the camera take the metering just prior to shutter release, or is there a "dynamic" metering, ie: metering while the shutter is open
3) Do you guys think that the 3500xi lacks the power for bouce flash shots?
Thanks,
Al