Canon off camera flash power question

[Dave Throgmartin]

I think off camera flash, when not using ETTL, is mostly trial and error. I set my aperture, ISO, and flash power based off of what I think a particular shot needs then evaluate the results. If the results weren't what I had intended then I make changes and try again.

My flash isn't capable of ETTL (Lumopro LP160) so I use manual control exclusively.

Dave

[clemmb]

I think off camera flash, when not using ETTL, is mostly trial and error. I use manual control exclusively.

Dave

I also use manual control exclusively, however, I do not see it as trial and error. I use a Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Meter. Just make sure your ETTL flash is in manual or the pre-flash will cause error.

[Dave Throgmartin]

I also use manual control exclusively, however, I do not see it as trial and error. I use a Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Meter. Just make sure your ETTL flash is in manual or the pre-flash will cause error.

Mark,

I didn't mean to imply that it takes 10 shots to get one decent one, just that in my particular case it is trial and error. The process usually only takes a couple shots and maybe 20-30 seconds to figure out then you're good.

Dave