At 01:47 2/16/02, Charlie Loeven wrote:
===The other method which is a bit easier to use on some other camera brands
is called "dragging" the shutter. With an OM-1[n], OM-3[ti], or any of the
others in "Manual" mode, the shutter speed can be set to 1/30th
second. The flash has to run in "Normal Auto" using its own sensor
though. The 1/30th shutter speed will X-Sync and bring up ambient light by
a stop more than running at the 1/60th X-Sync.====
Just remember that the 1/30 sec. shutter speed may require a tripod.
Charlie
While I will admit there is greater risk, it depends on how much [mostly
farther background] motion there is. You would be surprised at the subject
motion X-syncing a strobe at 1/30th will stop because the strobe is the
bulk of the "shutter speed." For those who are old enough to remember [and
admit it], F-Sync and M-Sync with flash bulbs was almost always done using
1/25th or 1/30th to get full flashbulb output onto the film. I've done
this at wedding and other receptions without any problems. Very fast
moving sports events (basketball, hockey, etc.) *sometimes* pose a problem;
depends on timing of the shooting.
-- John
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