Alan wrote:
> I have just acquired the SCA adaptor to allow TTL-OTF with the Bronica
> ETRSi/Metz 45CL4 setup. I want to use it this week to do a family
> gathering and have read about the impact of accuracy metering off the
> film as a result of different reflectivities of the films that could
> be used. I don't really have the opportunity to do proper testing and
> am asking if anyone can comment.
Film reflectivity is probably the least of your problems with TTL-OTF metering.
If you consider that any given scene is supposed to be a mythical 18% grey as
far as the flash TTL-OTF is concerned, then it is easy to see that some scenes
will favour it and other scenes will of course blow way off track.
> Location will be a large covered verandah with plenty of natural light
> from 3 sides (a wide river on two of these).
Use the natural light and fill at -1.5 / -2 should be more than ample.
> I was considering using Fuji NPS or NPC 160 print film. I have found
> NPC to be more contrasty than NPS. Suggestions as to Kodak 160 speed
> possibilities welcome. Gathering I'll be doing would require results
Portra 160 @ 100, develop normally. Scans very well.
> similar to that of a wedding I suppose, being mainly individuals/group
> shots.
> I am particularly interested to hear from anyone using this equipment
> combination as to any exposure compensation they have found necessary.
> I'm not a pro, and would like to ensure I end up with reasonable
> shots. Alternative is to shoot with Metz on Auto and leave the SCA
> for another time .... Thanks, Alan
Auto or TTL, the results will be quite similar, that is to say the errors will
be little different.
Cheers,
Alan
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