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Re: RE : [OM] what happend to my flash shots?!

Subject: Re: RE : [OM] what happend to my flash shots?!
From: "Jim" <teojim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:10:15 +0800
Hi A/S,

What I could think of the problem may lies in the flash syncro switch at
your OM1N.
Have you accidentally switch it to "FP" mode instead of "X"?


Cheers
Jim Teo
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1/25/02 12:42:05 AM, "Jim" <teojim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Hi A/S
>
>Does the auto check on your T-32 blinks after each shot?
>A way you could cfm the correct exposure.

yes, it blinked OK exposure in the viewfinder (om1n)

>You may accidentally switch your lens to F11 instead causing it to be
>under-expose.

i made sure i checked aperture every few shots, f8 all the way

>I suggest you to use flash and set F8 auto on the T-32 and F5.6 on your
>lens. (+1 stop using film will have a better colour saturation, never under
>it) However if you need to bounce it, use ASA 400 film and remove your
>diffuser. Take note of the subject distance and ceiling colour / height
>(within 2.5m should be fine).

>Shutter speed at 1/30 or 1/15 for more ambient light.
>If at 1/60, you may accidentally switch to 1/125 which will cause disaster
>to your flash pictures.

hah, no worries, been there done that, now i check every few shots :)

>Don't get discourage, shoot more and you will be able to fine tune your
>pictures eventually.

thanks


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