Re: [OM] T-20 safe on E?

[Chuck Norcutt]

I think setting to manual overexposes the photo if the photographer 
hasn't set the camera properly.  :-)

Dr. Flash

AS wrote:
> T-20 seems to work fairly well with the E-420. Although I prefer the
> T-32. Photographing with the T-20 is a little awkward. Works best in
> the first auto setting. Setting to manual completely over-exposes the
> photo.
> 
> E-420 handles OK for a little bugger. I think the E-500 had better
> feel and build. The 14-42 focuses slowly.
> 
> Interesting tip that I found on a website:
> 
> 
> "Tip: Although the E-420 has three “official” autofocus points,
> here’s a trick that will extend their number and help you in
> fast-changing backlit situations: With Live View and Imager AF
> active, turn on the camera’s Face Detection mode to extend the AF
> area to eleven points and then turn on Shadow Adjustment. With this
> particular combination of settings, the camera will track and lock
> focus on the subject, and shadow adjustment will automatically extend
> the range of visible detail in the shadow areas."
> 
> 
> 
> 
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