newbie with SB800

[blazer_workz]

Hey, thanks for the reply.
I used low iso normally (200) and aperture (f4-f8). As I said, first I thought the camera would compensate the meter indicator accordingly when using flash (with Manual or Aperture mode), but apparently it didn't.

For flash photography, we usually use Manual mode. I never succeed in getting correct exposure using Av mode..

 

[zac08]

For flash photography, we usually use Manual mode. I never succeed in getting correct exposure using Av mode..

What about your flash mode. TTL? If that's the case, then the flash is compensating for all the settings you have input on your camera.

Unless you're using fully manual for both the camera and the flash, then you'd need quite a bit of experience and have good calculations.

 

[blazer_workz]

What about your flash mode. TTL? If that's the case, then the flash is compensating for all the settings you have input on your camera.

Unless you're using fully manual for both the camera and the flash, then you'd need quite a bit of experience and have good calculations.

I'm on TTL usually, fast and easy....manual flash is used only in controlled environment like product shoot and experimental shoots..

Like to check with u something..purely TTL..
A) When in Av mode + no flash mounted..ISO fixed at 200, Aperture fixed at f4..shutter speed value gives 1/60..Picture taken correct exposure..

B) When in Av mode + flash mounted..ISO fixed at 200, Aperture fixed at f4..same lighting, same scene as case A..

Question: Camera will return the same speed as case A for case B at 1/60? or adjusted (say, 1/125) to suit the flash power? Exposure compensation for camera and flash is at 0EV..