20d + 550ex = Underexposure by about 2/3s

[kawter2]

I know this was an issue with the 10d but I thought i saw a lot of people say it was fine on theif 20d

I had no problems with my 420ex..


For me this is fine, I can use FEC but my wife uses the Green Box and you cant adjust anything!!!!



Any help??

[kawter2]

**bump**

[robertwgross]

You might want to refer to Forum Rules #3.2.

---Bob Gross---

[scottbergerphoto]

Check out the EOS Flash Sticky.
In addition, when you choose a mode that gives the camera full control over your shooting, you give the camera full control over your shooting for better or worse. Why not just move to P mode and use FEC? You could buy a 550EX or 580EX and dial in FEC on the flash.
Scott

[kawter2]

First of all... sorry about the "BUMP"


>>Check out the EOS Flash Sticky.

Thanks for the input, i have noticed a diference when changing to "average" it seems to have a more textbook histogram on this mode.... is that consisant with what others have found?

if so, could someone share the short version of why that is


>>>In addition, when you choose a mode that gives the camera full control over your shooting,
>>>you give the camera full control over your shooting for better or worse.
>>>Why not just move to P mode and use FEC? You could buy a 550EX or 580EX
>>>and dial in FEC on the flash. Scott


I do have a 550ex, and i do dial the FEC the only problem i was having was when my wife used the camera... I focus with the "* button" and she can't stand it, so I have her use the GreenBox. I'm guessing I will have to live with incorrect exposure for her

[Aylwin]

Why not ask your wife to use P mode instead of the green box? They're pretty much the same: point and shoot. The advantage though is that you can leave the camera at +2/3 FEC and she won't even have to worry about it. You'll have to remember to "fix" the focus though before giving her the camera. Still, it may be better than having to settle for under-exposed photos.