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  1. ijowski
    Also managed to find a used copy of Light & Science, can't wait to get reading. :D
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    Thanks Bebu, which ISO (film one or flash one) to use was the part bugging me. Very helpful
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    Jochen, I can't thank you enough for all the advice. I replied to your message on the other thread, as I had accidentally created this post in the wrong section so I will remove it here now. But I just wanted to say a big thanks for all the help today again. I am so appreciative.
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    I'm about 12 months into my journey using film (but shooting 8 rolls a week and reading daily). I'm comfortable pushing film at this point. But from experience you have to know what films are capable of giving you good results. If pushing something like Portra 400 I am always relatively satisfied with the results. Pushing film with flash photography - to be confirmed! But also with pushing film it really depends on what style of photo you like, one man's grain is another man's pain! The automatic flash situation, this is something completely new to me. My initial question was really just in regards to which ISO to apply to the flash meter (Sekonic L-308S) but after seeing the replies it's opened up a box of other questions. Questions which I am finding quite exciting. I've learnt so much from this thread already. In regards to using two flashes, pushing film... The reason I ask is because when using a new piece of equipment I usually like to test it under all circumstances at the same time so I can test all the limits of what it is and what it is not capable. It's really just the geek in me but I find it especially helpful to know what works, but also what does not work and find that middle ground. In this instance I will test my Minolta XD7 with a 320x flash shot specific to the box speed with one flash, test out some shots with two flashes (both 320x), different lighting arrangements and setups and do the same using the film shot at different speeds (pushed) and again different setups. I will usually do light meter readings with the flashes before loading the film, meter the flashes from different distances and locations. make notes then work them out as I shoot based on my earlier metering roughly by distance. But I'm not yet great at guessing correct apertures without readings (and no chance with multiple flashes!) or using manual flash (in any instance!). It's not that I aim to take a perfect photo at this moment, it's that I want to know the limitations of the equipment I am using in all scenarios and setups for future reference. Many thanks again for all the replies. It's really great to be on here and listen to the wisdom of others. It's really invaluable to newcomers.
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    I can already see this becoming very complicated. I think I may need to burn through some test roles and get my maths books out!! Thanks for the help fmueller. If you don't mind me asking one more question, what would the available apertures be with ISO 1600?
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    Jochen, Thanks for the reply. It's much appreciated. It's not TTL, just an automatic flash unit. I think I understood your second piece of advice there. So move one stop down for ISO 800, and two stops for 1600 for example? This might be a little trickier, but if using two flashes. One on camera, a second on tripod at a different distance - both connected via PC sync port (with splitter cable). How would I work out the compensations? Many thanks
  7. ijowski
    Thanks for all the help. I am really appreciative, and it's really comforting to know there are people to help with this kind of stuff. To make things even more confusing I was gonna test the camera out with two Minolta 320x flashes! One on camera, a second on a tripod at a different distance - both connected via the sync port (with splitter cable). (If it works) I was really struggling with the Sekonic light metering and which ISO to apply as the camera and flash both have different ISO's. And also the flashes will be at different distances. I couldn't work out which adjustments to make and where. A second also, to make things even more confusing!!! I am using Portra 400 film but like to push it to ISO 800 and sometimes 1600. So I am trying to get correct metering, for an incorrect exposure!! Thanks again everyone
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    I'm sorry, I posted this in the wrong group but I've not worked out how to remove it yet!
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    Hello everybody, This is my first quest for advice here. I very much appreciate the help in advanced, so thank you. I am shooting an ISO 800 film and my camera is set to ISO 800, but my flash ISO only goes as far as 400. On my (external) light meter should I meter with the camera ISO or flash ISO? Will two differing ISO's cause any problems? I am using a Minolta XD7 camera with a Minolta 320x flash unit. I understand this might be a silly question!
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    Hello everybody, This is my first quest for advice here. I very much appreciate the help in advanced, so thank you. I am shooting an ISO 800 film and my camera is set to ISO 800, but my flash ISO only goes as far as 400. On my light meter should I meter with the camera ISO or flash ISO? Will two differing ISO's cause any problems? I am using a Minolta XD7 camera with a Minolta 320x flash unit. I understand this might be a silly question!
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