I set the camera in manual??! That was the first time I have ever used a T-20
for anything. I am not familiar with the ins and outs of that flash. Give me
some time!
--- On Thu, 12/25/08, Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] T-20 safe on E?
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Thursday, December 25, 2008, 12:06 AM
> 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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