Bojidar Dimitrov writes:
> This is a common problem with center-weighted metering, not just with TTL
> flash with a center-weighted sensor. Common solutions are (I am sure not
> new to you) matrix metering and manualy setting an exposure compensation
> value.
My older bodies have centre-weighted meters and I only believe them when I
know I can. Uneven lighting can be a pain with them, and flash is very rarely
even lighting!
> What you just described is "modern" auto-flash operation. The only
> difference is that by "body" you mean "camera body," and by "body" I mean
> "the photographer's body."
What I was describing was basically doing all the manual calculations you'd
normally have to do using a flash with manual power settings. However I've
since realised my lack of thought. What I was proposing would not account
for flash dispersion/bounce or filters (as you mentioned). I guess I'm stuck
with TTL :) I really should use my flash meter more often.
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E.
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