| grd |
| (newbie) |
| 28/04/2008 13:38 |
A100 Flash Exposure
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Hi
This may seem stupid but I've recently realised I probably have a problem with my A100 exposures. Originally, I put it down to differences in systems (I used to have a Dynax 7 – film camera) but, over the weekend, I got to thinking about it as the flash is causing me some problems also.
Since I've had the camera, exposures have generally been 1 stop too dark and so I compensate with a plus 1stop standard setting. Flash pictures have also been very dark and I need a plus 2 stop (ie the max) adjustment which is not always enough. This applies to both the onboard flash and my Minolta HS 5600.
Before I send it back to Sony, has anyone else experienced similar problems?
| Gordon_McGeachie |
| (Joke Historian) |
| 28/04/2008 15:27 |
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Re: A100 Flash Exposure
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Hi
This may seem stupid but I've recently realised I probably have a problem with my A100 exposures. Originally, I put it down to differences in systems (I used to have a Dynax 7 – film camera) but, over the weekend, I got to thinking about it as the flash is causing me some problems also.
Since I've had the camera, exposures have generally been 1 stop too dark and so I compensate with a plus 1stop standard setting. Flash pictures have also been very dark and I need a plus 2 stop (ie the max) adjustment which is not always enough. This applies to both the onboard flash and my Minolta HS 5600.
Before I send it back to Sony, has anyone else experienced similar problems?
I think that this is a common problem with the A100, is it not possible to `dial in` via the menus on the back some compensation so it will be correct every time?
This can be done on the A700,(not that I have found the need to) so it may be possible on the A100
| grd |
| (newbie) |
| 24/07/2008 13:17 |
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Re: A100 Flash Exposure
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Sorry for long gap - yes it is possible to dial in a standard adjustment but feel it should not be needed.
Warranty is due to expire in a few weeks so thinking perhaps it should be sorted.
| gbhb |
| (newbie) |
| 26/09/2008 13:46 |
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Re: A100 Flash Exposure
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Hi folks; just read this. I use the a100 and the 56 flash (and also the Metz 58 - brilliant) very often for evening dances at weddings, and generally leave the flash compensation on +2. I agree the camera creates a dark image otherwise, but the +2 gives me what I want. Just don't have anyone close by in a white shirt!
| grd |
| (newbie) |
| 26/09/2008 18:20 |
Re: A100 Flash Exposure
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I returned it to Sony and they advised a component had been changed (a capacitor if I recall correctly) but it doesn't seem to be any different even though they report as all being within limits.
I'm tempted to try returning it again.