At 06:50 PM 11/2/99 +1100, Terry and Tracey wrote:
>
>I find OTF flash useless in general flash photography of people. The
>background is a fair distance away, the foreground is close. The flash OTF
>control is no spot, so the result is an average result. It tries to make the
>distant background light, and gives full flash. The foreground (the person)
>is then washed out and overexposed. I think you should under expose 2 stops.
>
what has been your experience with "normal auto" thyristor type flashes in
this situation? i remember doing lots of weddings with my wife and we used
these types of flashes with her MF equipment. the photos came out ok to us.
Be seeing you.
Dirk Wright
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