To answer another question, it's on an OM2S.
> This is normal behavior for a T flash. All that flipping the
> plate does is force the flash into manual mode, which happens
> to also be TTL mode.
> If the camera is on manual it won't
> quench the flash and you'll get a full dump every time. You
> also shouldn't get a flashing ready light after the exposure
> indicating good exposure.
Ah, right -- to add to the fun, these were self-timer shots, so I didn't
look through the lens to see what was going on. Just to check I understand,
then, manual is actually "manual, but stop if I'm told to stop by the camera
attached to me"?
> Now, whether this is *sensible* behaviour is a matter of
> debate. I usually leave my calculator panels with the
> calculator side out, even when doing TTL flash. This allows
> me to use the panel to get a feel for what kind of range I
> have at different f-stops. Just set the flash to manual.
and if I do this, it'll be the same as if I had it with the 'full auto
control' side out? If so, that's very useful for seeing range, yup.
thanks!
-- dan
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