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Canon 450d & Speedlight 430ex combo.

  • 03-02-2011 4:27pm
    #1
    woodchip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    I have only just started using the ext. flash in a serious manner and have hit a snag. I need to use the AV setting to get the desired DOF in an indoor situation.
    On setting the apeture I assumed the flash would take control of the speed and or report any adjustments. This does not appear to be happening and even changing the ISO to a higher reading does not alter the indicated speed. With the flash attached to the camera I attempted to reset all the camera and flash settings but when I go into built-in flash it tells me it cant do it because the ext flash is connected and when I go into the ext. flash it tells me I cant do it because the ext. flash is not connected. Have I got a faulty flash or camera or just me, help appreciated.


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  • #2
    kelly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭kelly1


    woodchip wrote: »
    I have only just started using the ext. flash in a serious manner and have hit a snag. I need to use the AV setting to get the desired DOF in an indoor situation.
    On setting the apeture I assumed the flash would take control of the speed and or report any adjustments. This does not appear to be happening and even changing the ISO to a higher reading does not alter the indicated speed. With the flash attached to the camera I attempted to reset all the camera and flash settings but when I go into built-in flash it tells me it cant do it because the ext flash is connected and when I go into the ext. flash it tells me I cant do it because the ext. flash is not connected. Have I got a faulty flash or camera or just me, help appreciated.

    Hiya, I always put the camera in manual mode when using external flash and put the flash in TTL mode. Give it a whirl and see if it solves your problems.


  • #3
    The Snipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭The Snipe


    It only really works properly in Manual, or SP, So if you know what Apperature you need, then decide on your shutter speed so long as its under 1/200th


  • #4
    woodchip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭woodchip


    Thanks a million guys I think you have solved the problem


  • #5
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    With camera in manual mode try shutter at 1/160 and aperture at f5.6,


  • #6
    kelly1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,026 ✭✭✭kelly1


    And to allow more ambient exposure, just drop the shutter speed but not too low or you'll get ghosting.


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  • #7
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    kelly1 wrote: »
    Hiya, I always put the camera in manual mode when using external flash and put the flash in TTL mode. Give it a whirl and see if it solves your problems.

    Same here. I used to have a 450D and 430EX (now a 40D and 580EXII). It depends on the constraints indoors as well. I usually use some where between 1/60 and 1/80 and try to keep ISO as low as I can (but it usually ends up somewhere around 320-500). Leave the flash on ETTL.


  • #8
    woodchip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭woodchip


    Appreciate all your imputes guys , thank you


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