dale towers wrote:
On 23 Oct 2009 05:06:03 GMT, (Ray Fischer) wrote:

dale towers wrote:
(Ray Fischer) wrote:
Further Info wrote:
"james" wrote:

Basically, the characteristics I think are important a adjustable
flash intensity and adjustable apeture. Maybe also a pre-set macro/
close-up mode......and of course inexpensive (under $120....??). Any
other features to suggest?

No cameras, PnS or even DSLR has adjustable flash intensity. They are all
automatic.

Where on earth do you get this? Some of the Canon Powershots, on manual
mode, have 3 levels of output.

I susect that this is just a miscommunication. He is correct that you
cannot set the flash output. You can only adjust it from its automatic
setting. External flash units actually let you set the power level.

Wrong.

Let's see you provide an actual example.

Random pick from Google:

http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod4901.htm

"Other Flash Functions: Manual flash output (3 levels)"

For just one of hundreds of P&S cameras that allow you to adjust manual
flash output. The auto-flash modes allow 13, 1/3EV increments from -2 EV to
+2 EV exposure compensation.

That's exposure COMPENSATION.

As I pointed out before, none allow setting the actual, absolute power
level. Many allow an adjustment form the automatic setting.

I realize that few people have dealt with external flash units that DO
allow setting the actual power level, but surely not everybody can be
this clueless?

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Ray Fischer