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Jonas
30th of March 2004 (Tue), 01:49
Hello,

I am back with the same subject. So now I am happy owner of the 300D (althought I still like my film EOS 300).

Problem: I was shooting daytime in comparatively well-lit cathedral, used 420 EX flash and Program mode. I was NOT bouncing (ceilings are high). Pictures got very dark, I was only 2, max 3 meters away from the subject; I can see clear shadows from the straight flash light, so there must be a lot of light coming. Also I am almost sure with the film EOS 300 there would not be a problem. Is that something to do with FEC on digital rebel, I heard that it only work with 520 EX, is that right? Should I use exposure adjustment each time?

End what would you think about s/w on FEC:
http://www.breezesys.com/html/rebel_fec.htm

Thanks a lot,
Jonas
scottbergerphoto
30th of March 2004 (Tue), 08:20
The 300D doesn't have FEC as a built in option. You would have to buy a flash that has it built in (550EX) or use a software work around. Exposure compensation will not affect the foreground illuminated by the flash. The ETTL will compensate for any changes you make.
Scott
Jonas
30th of March 2004 (Tue), 08:48
Thanks Scott for a suck a prompt reply. So 420EX does not have FEC, right? What about the software solution? I am a bit uncomfortable loading something on my Rebel, do you think I can trust the s/w from the link above?

Thanks,
Jonas
msvadi
30th of March 2004 (Tue), 11:14
I really hope that one day Canon will release a firmware upgrade that will include in-camera FEC. My guess is that it's not going to happen before they replace 10D.
scottbergerphoto
30th of March 2004 (Tue), 11:21
Thanks Scott for a suck a prompt reply. So 420EX does not have FEC, right? What about the software solution? I am a bit uncomfortable loading something on my Rebel, do you think I can trust the s/w from the link above?

Thanks,
Jonas
The 420EX, while an excellent flash, has no manual controls. As far as the software work around, I have no experience with it. I know it has been discussed on this board before. Try a search above.
Regards,
Scott
luant16
16th of August 2006 (Wed), 07:28
when u install hack, 300D will give u FEC, press "info button" (left of the screen) to change the FEC
Curtis N
16th of August 2006 (Wed), 08:32
To get FEC on a 300D, your options are:
1) Install one of the firmware hacks
2) Canon 430EX or 580EX (or a 550EX if you can find one)
3) Sigma EF-500 DG Super

The 430EX and the Sigma Super are both available in the $200 to $250 price range.