Yes, slow sync speed for flash is a serious problem. This sunlit shot,
for example, required an ND4 filter to do fill flash.
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Chuck Norcutt
C.H.Ling wrote:
> No, the point is to have manual shutter control + TTL, say use 1/8s with
> TTL. In manual mode, 4/4Ti does not provide TTL flash control.
>
> On the other hand, TTL flash in OM system only provide average metering, it
> seldom provide accurate exposure as the object are usually too small or
> background is too far away to provide enough/proper reflection.
>
> The E-System flash is much better but it can also be fooled by small but
> highly reflective object such as mirror.
>
> My most wanted feature on the OM System is high sync speed, while most other
> manufacturers were providing 1/250s OM's 1/60s was just way too slow. I'm
> not really interested in TTL flash with slow speed sync., I can always use
> auto flash as a replacement.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Moose"
>
>> C.H.Ling wrote:
>>> .... To me there is no different between OM4 or 3Ti, for using flash my
>>> standard setting is manual shutter + auto flash except insect macro where
>>> TTL is my only option but the slow speed sync feature in 3Ti is not
>>> necessary.
>>>
>> All you need to get the slow speed sync, if you ever want it, is a piece
>> of tape over one of the hot shoe contacts.
>>
>> Moose
>> --
>
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