kirbym2
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Hi All,
Really trying to master OCF with my SB-600. Some resources say to stick to TTL, as Nikon's exposure system is usually bang on. Other's say to stick to Manual, and adjust the power according to the result you are looking for. When in CLS mode, it looks to me as though I can choose TTL/Manual via the camera's settings (D7000). Taking it a step further, I can then apply FEC.
My camera's FEC adjusts in 1/3 stop increments. In the flash menu mode, I can select M/TTL, and then corresponding FEC (although I usually leave at 1/1). I then adjust FEC with my command dial. I don't know how to equate 1/3 stop increments to power ratings (i/e 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th power) in a manual setting. Also, if the DOF result I'm looking for via the camera is achieved at f4, is the flash exposure automatically the same? A lot of people say to stick to f8 for portraits, what if this gives too much DOF? If I seem overwhelmed, I AM!
Thanks in advance!
Really trying to master OCF with my SB-600. Some resources say to stick to TTL, as Nikon's exposure system is usually bang on. Other's say to stick to Manual, and adjust the power according to the result you are looking for. When in CLS mode, it looks to me as though I can choose TTL/Manual via the camera's settings (D7000). Taking it a step further, I can then apply FEC.
My camera's FEC adjusts in 1/3 stop increments. In the flash menu mode, I can select M/TTL, and then corresponding FEC (although I usually leave at 1/1). I then adjust FEC with my command dial. I don't know how to equate 1/3 stop increments to power ratings (i/e 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th power) in a manual setting. Also, if the DOF result I'm looking for via the camera is achieved at f4, is the flash exposure automatically the same? A lot of people say to stick to f8 for portraits, what if this gives too much DOF? If I seem overwhelmed, I AM!
Thanks in advance!