nortoda1 13 Posted January 24, 2013 Just received my 2 Z240s, to replace my aging DS125 and I like :-). I have historically shot in manual with the ike's, now with the Z240s I see there is an external auto option. I gave it a try last night (not underwater) and was impressed with the results. My question is how well does it work? I am aware the stobes must be pointing at the subject, so I'm guessing its not really a great option for WA. What about macro? What situations does it work well and when does it not? Advice/experience appreciated. p.s. I am using a D300 in MDX300 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 48 Posted January 25, 2013 External Auto works relatively well, but requires lots of subject reflectance. Not as accurate as S-TTL, but could be more consistent than a someone who isn't familiar with manual strobe exposure. It works best if the strobes are are pointed directly at your subject, so backscatter may be an issue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nortoda1 13 Posted January 26, 2013 Thanks Ryan. Manual it is then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leepix 1 Posted March 6, 2013 Because I have a Canon S90 with no flash TTL, I use EA on my Inon D-2000 a lot and get good results, but like Ryan says you got to point the strobe AT the subject since it has to read a reflection. I call EA a flash meter built into the flash head. Usually good results for my kind of shooting - FLA coast and medium sized critters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
