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When to use Manual Vs. Auto mode for flash??



 
 
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Old September 9th 03, 06:40 PM
Richard Holliingsworth
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Hello: Thanks for reading this.

I'm tryiing to understand when to use auto mode as apposed to manual
mode on the flash. My manual (Metz 45-CT-1) says....

AUTO MODE:
1. Focus the camera and get focus distance
2. Set the ISO/DIN
3. Select one of the available AUTO settings
4. Set the camera's f/stop to the f/stop indicated on the scale closest
to "flash to subject" distance

Ok, fine.

MANUAL MODE:
1. Focus the camera and get focus distance
2. Set the ISO/DIN
3. Select one of the MANUAL setting
4. Set the camera's f/stop to the f/stop indicated on the scale closest
to "flash to subject" distance


Does step 4 seem the same to you??

So, what's the difference between MANUAL and AUTO. I understand that
MANUAL emits FULL power and AUTO emits something LESS than full power
based on "flash to subject" distance.

My question is this -- How do you decide which mode to use? Is there a
key factor, or do you just pick one.

For example -- MANUAL mode outside, AUTO mode inside???
MANUAL mode for landscapes, AUTO for portraits???

How do you decide which mode to use in a given situation?

Thanks for your patience as i described this.

Richard H

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Old September 9th 03, 10:34 PM
Victor Bazarov
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"Richard Holliingsworth" wrote...
Hello: Thanks for reading this.

I'm tryiing to understand [...]


You will find more help in 'equipment' instead of 'markeplace'
newsgroup. Follow-ups set.

Victor


 




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