> Dave, > > One way to "think" of fill flash is that it is supplemental highlights > much like using a reflector or hair light or something. It is not the > main light that you would meter for. So basically, it would help > lighten shadows, put a sparkle in the eyes, etc. It is not meant to > be a main light. If using the TTL metering in the camera, and > lowering the flash compensation (several different ways), then the > flash output is going to be lower than the sunlight and you are not > going to get overexposure, just minor fill.
Ok, i see that now Bruce.However is it best to shoot the outdoor photos with flash on TTL and meter in camera for face shadows then.I tend to lean to the HYP M on the PZ-1.I would hazard a ques that one way to lower out put is with a diffuser, omni bounce etc. So i think what i'm trying to say is: If i meter ambient light on scene,in Hyp M mode and keep the 280T on TTL BUT use a diffuser or the pocket omni bounce i have, that should lower the out put so the flash will just remove some shadow on the faces.Or meter as above then put flash on one of the Auto green/red modes and difuse that would be ok to then.? I think thats the confusing part for me at the moment,what setting on the flash to use.TTL Auto or MS or M > > I struggled with the thought process at first myself. I have found > that by practicing it and shooting over and over observing the > behavior and effects that it makes much more sense now. Since you > have a digital body, that is the easiest way to learn and observe. > Pick a subject where you have shadows on the face and then start with > no flash, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2 compensation and you will see what I > mean. For positive compensation it works better if you are not > shooting manual mode as you would get overexposure - if in one of the > auto modes (camera) then it would compensate for the higher flash > output. > I do have the digital body but dont use flash much so its the 285HV for now.Although it does have vari power on it from full to 1/2 to 1/16. Maybe its best to try that on the D body and see what level gets rid of the shadows and just use that out door and the TTL indoors.My wife will be there for moral and holding support<vbg> Thanks and terrible sorry for the rambles and the not getting it quickly parts:-) Dave > -- > Best regards, > Bruce