Is ETTL

[d.dunhill]

I own a Rebel 300, I was wondering if ETTL was much more superior

to TTL. I am undecided on purchasing a flash, is the 380ex a good buy?

Or should I just get a good TTL flash with manual settings.

Thank you for your response.

[colin_miller3]

Go to <a href="http://bobatkins.photo.net/info/faq30/flashfaq.htm">

this site </a> and scroll downa couple of pages to get some info on

*TL modes. <P>IMO, you should get the newer 380EX of 420EX because

you may wnat to upgrade your body one day and a TTL only flash will

be useless on an E-TTL capable body.

[colin_miller3]

Go to <a href="http://bobatkins.photo.net/info/faq30/flashfaq.htm">

this site </a> and scroll down a couple of pages to get some info on

*TL modes. <P>IMO, you should get the newer 380EX or 420EX because

you may want to upgrade your body one day and a TTL only flash will

be useless on an E-TTL capable body. The 420EX adds wireless

capabilities. Nearly the same power and features.

[jim_strutz]

A TTL flash won't be useless on an E-TTL body. It just can't do E-

TTL. Still works fine in TTL mode though. The exception to this is

Canon's new E-TTL only digital P&S cameras (G1 & Pro 90s). Anyway

the EOS 300/Rebel 2000 is E-TTL capable.

 

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The metering method & results are better at times but the real

advantage to E-TTL flashes is using FEL Flash exposure lock), since

the 300 can't do FEC (Flash Exposure Compensation). Also without E-

TTL you give up high speed sync (FP flash) for easier outdoor fill.

 

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The 420EX is definitely better than the 380EX. Swiveling head & more

power that is need when doing a ceiling bounce.