The D30 does not seem to recognize that the flash is attached however the flash fires with the shutter. Any recommendations or advice on the best way to set up and use this flash on the D30 in manual mode? Preferred shutter speeds and aperature settings? Flash settings? I am using the IS lens. Any help would be appreciated. I would like to use this flash until I can get the or however from what I have been reading a good basic manual flash may be the way to go anyway?
Does the A compare to the Sunpak ? Very handy and reliable flash. It should work fine with the camera in manual mode, but it is a pretty basic flash. It's quite different from the , which is a large grip-style unit geared for professional use.
There has been some talk about the voltage output from older flash units. The A may in the category of units that could cause some long-term potential harm. You may wish to check the specs of it before using it for an extended period.
I also have a a and a ez and a ex. I regularly use the a on my D30, and find it often gives me more reliable results than the First thing, the voltage on the a is 6 volts. I'm pretty sure I also measured it with a voltage meter. When using it on the D30 I put the D30 in manual mode and set the film speed I want to use. Then I set that film speed on the dial on the back of the And have the red triangle F8, aperture pointing to 15 feet. If the subject will be further away I can either go for another distance on the flash and a different aperture, or I can change the film speed.
The big difference between this and the is that now the flash is the only source of light figuring into the exposure. Good for grab and go indoor shots. If I want to try balancing ambient light and flash I'll use the If I'm going to be shooting outdoors using the flash as a fill I'll use the Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I was concerned about the voltage and am glad to hear that there shouldn't be a problem. I have tried a couple of test shots and your recommendations work well. I find I can even use a little faster shutter and still get good results. It is great to be able to see the histogram after each shot to get immediate feedback on different settings - and then be able to make additional corrections in PS.
Couldn't do that with the old A-1!. Will the flash do any kind of exposure adjustment bounce back? You do need to use it. I am reluctant to use it without asking. I suspect that it will work, even though with manual flash mode only. Having said that I didn't dare try it with my cameras with my old flashes so I can't really answer your question :.
Just match the aperture and ISO to your camera settings. I would use manual mode on the camera. There are 3 Aperture value choices red, green, yellow which will vary depending on the ISO you use. These old "Canon Dedicated" flashes not only can do Auto, they also will limit the shutter speed to the camera's max sync speed and show a lightning bolt icon in the viewfinder when the flash is ready to fire. You can download the A Manual at this link: A manual.
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We are rapidly approaching the time when all flashes will become obsolete. But for now E-TTL is where it's at. ETTL is better, but it is not without faults either. ETTL can also get fooled by bright reflections or dark areas. While there is no question a modern TTL flash and camera can combine to perform tasks simply not possible using an external flash sensor like automatically balancing ambient and flash exposure , auto flash using an external sensor is a proven method of flash exposure control.
It's not luck. The Canon A was a "Top of the Line" flash back in the 's. Nothing has changed in the way it operates. Oh, so right you are. I can not wait, even at this latter stage in my life, for a camera that doesn't need a flash at all. It's coming! The wireless feature is fantastic. I also use three of my old 's with either triggers or as optical slaves.
Even if it is going to cost more. Sometimes it is best to leave that old technology where it belongs, in the past. You won't have any sign in the viewfinder if theA is prepared to fire or not, and you won't get the automatic aperture control.
It will be I would say inconvenient. Yes, you will need to use Aperture or Manual mode set the Aperture. Once it is set to match the selections on the flash, you just leave it alone, and the flash will conveniently automatically vary the power to properly expose the photo. I would use Manual mode so you have more control over the ambient lighting exposure. Shutter speed Tv mode will always. Canon U. A Inc. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited.
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