sioldan 0 Posted June 26, 2006 Hi there, I have no problems using TTL with my new DS125 for my Olympus 8080 connected with a sync cord to my Ikelite housing. However, I found my macro shots too bright (burnt!) whenever I use TTL when I've heard others use TTL for macro and have no problems. Can anyone help me solve this problem? Danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted June 26, 2006 HI Danny... What fstop are you shooting those macro shots? I believe the 8080 goes to f10? make sure you are shooting at f10 when shooting macro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattdiver 0 Posted June 26, 2006 It's also possible to reduce the flash output in TTL mode by using the flash compensation function on your camera (the lightning bolt with a +/- sign next to it). Also, you can make a simple test to see whether TTL works (just to be sure). Face the flash towards the camera. The flash output should be very small. Next face the flash away, and put your hand in front of the port. The flash output should be full blast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVeitch 0 Posted June 26, 2006 Ha! i should have thought of mentioning the test.. been too long since i rented out Nik Vs i didn't think of it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhaas 40 Posted June 26, 2006 Danny, Read this guide specific to teh Olmpus C8080 on Ikelite's web site: http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/gide_o8080.html Some Olympus cameras have quirks depending on where you are in the C8080's zoom range, macro enabled or off and of course f-stop chosen. This guide should get you in the ballpark to start with. Hope this helps! dhaas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sioldan 0 Posted June 26, 2006 Thanks for the reply guys! Will do the test... I am using f8 (that's as far as the 8080 would go), iso 50 and shutter speed of 100 to 200 (depending on how far the subject is). observed that at super macro and macro mode the flash output is really intense even though i tried the flash compensation up to -1.0 danny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdietz 0 Posted June 26, 2006 try moving the strobe back a little or aim it straight ahead and "paint" your subject with edge lighting Karl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ding 0 Posted July 24, 2006 Thanks for the reply guys! Will do the test... I am using f8 (that's as far as the 8080 would go), iso 50 and shutter speed of 100 to 200 (depending on how far the subject is). observed that at super macro and macro mode the flash output is really intense even though i tried the flash compensation up to -1.0 danny <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How did u get on with these settings? I am going out tomorrow (25/7/06) to try out what I have read here and see what results I get. Hope the weather is kind to me as scotland is not know for its good weather Will post my results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ding 0 Posted August 18, 2006 It's also possible to reduce the flash output in TTL mode by using the flash compensation function on your camera (the lightning bolt with a +/- sign next to it). Also, you can make a simple test to see whether TTL works (just to be sure). Face the flash towards the camera. The flash output should be very small. Next face the flash away, and put your hand in front of the port. The flash output should be full blast. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Would be nice to have to much light and have to turn it down!!! from the owner of a single DS50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
