Canon off camera flash power question

[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