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danielchtong
1st of December 2001 (Sat), 13:36
I have the Canon G1 & 420EX

While reading 420 EX manual, I am confused as to what G1 is classified.

Is that a type A or B camera?

G1 is not listed in the manual at all.

It is my main and only flash and I never saw the preflash automatic firing from the flash unit.

I understand the camera does fire up (when the shutter is half pressed) to measure the focus and lighting of the object . Does it use the camera focusing light to adjust the flash strength instead of from the flash unit itself.

Is either the camera or the flash unit faulty?

I have occasional 'underexposed' problem. Otherwise the combination work ok and the camera obviously control s the output (though not 100% of the chance)

Any input would be most appreciated

Daniel
Toronto

jayray55
14th of December 2001 (Fri), 19:04
You have a Type A, is your using a G1.