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    299T/300TL Flash external power connection

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    According to the <b><u>Canon Speedlite eference Guide</u></b> (Canon, 1991):<b><u></u></b>

    <BLOCKQUOTE>

    <p><b><u>Non-Canon External Batteries</u></b><b><i></i></b>

    <p><b><i>Note: Canon does not officially recommend the use of non-Canon

    accessories with Canon products. Canon is not responsible for damage to

    your Speedlite caused by use of non-Canon accessories.</i></b>

    <p>Many independent companies manufacture external power packs that can

    be attached to Canon Speedlites like the 300TL, 420EZ, and 430EZ. These

    power packs increase the number of flashes and reduce the recycling time

    between flashes in much the same way as the Transistor Pack E. There are

    essentially two types of external power packs: low voltage and high voltage,<u></u>

    <p><u>1. Low Voltage Power Packs:</u> Low voltage packs supply 6 volts

    and use a module that is placed in the Speedlite's battery compartment

    as a replacement for the standard AA batteries. They achieve faster recycling

    than alkaline batteries, typically 3-5 seconds for a full power recycle. 

    Some of the popular low voltage external battery packs include the Quantum

    1 , the Quantum Bantam , the Underdog by JVB Designs , and

    the Armato .Modules are available from Quantum and Armato for the 430EZ,

    420EZ, and the 300TL.<i></i>

    <p><i>Note: To avoid severe damage to the Speedlite, be sure to observe

    the properpositioning or the power module in the Speedlite's battery compartment. 

    Evenwhen the module is correctly placed, avoid firing the Speedlite rapidly.

    Heat can</i> <i>build up and cause damage to the Speedlite.</i><u></u>

    <p><u>2. High Voltage Power Packs:</u> High voltage packs typically supply

    320 to 330 volts, and must be wired directly to the main capacitor of the

    Speedlite.  Transistor Pack E, as mentioned above, is a high voltage

    external pack. The 430EZ is the only Canon Speedlite that includes a specific

    high voltage plug with appropriate circuitry built into the flash to handle

    this power supply level.

    <p>The Quantum Turbo is an independently made high voltage pack that

    can be used with the 430EZ, in combination with the necessary Quantum connecting

    cord. Full power recycle is achieved in 1 second, and the manufacturer

    claims over 300 full power flashes per charge.<i></i>

    <p><i>Note: Avoid firing the Speedlite rapidly.  Heat can build up

    and cause damage.</i>

    </BLOCKQUOTE>

    Canon EOS 5/A2/A2e and stop-down metering

    in Nature

    Posted

    <blockquote>You are going to have a very hard time finding an EOS adaptall mount. They do exist (I have one), but they didn't make them for long and they stopped making them maybe 10 years ago. </blockquote>

    On the following web page <A HREF="http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mounts.htm">http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/mounts.htm</A>:

    <blockquote>Adaptal->EOS does exist, but it is no longer made, and rather hard to find. But a perfect alternative exists, much cheaper too: Adaptal->M42 plus M42->EOS....</blockquote>

    MT 24EX

    in Nature

    Posted

    Two 550EX's will cost you (B&H prices, assuming both flashes are off-camera):<UL>

    <LI>$500 540EZ (qty 2)

    <LI>$ 60 Hot Shoe Adapter 3

    <LI>$111 Connecting Cord 60 (qty 3)

    <LI>$ 52 Off Camera Shoe (qty 2)

    <LI>$ 45 Distributor

    <LI>==================

    <LI>$768 total pr. 540EZ

    </UL>

    Substitute a pair of 200E flashes for the 530EZ's:

    <UL>

    <LI>$500 less pr. 540EZ's

    <LI>$110 add pr. 200E's

    <LI>===================

    <LI>$378 total pr. 200E

    </UL>

    And neither the 540EZ nor the 200E solution will give you the macro versatlity of the MR-24EX.

    Best lenses for the D60

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Lenses that I use with my D60:

    <UL>Canon EF 100/2.8 Macro - my best macro lens

    <LI>Canon EF 20-35/3.5-4.5 USM - my best wide angle lens

    <LI>Canon EF 28-70/2.8L USM - my best portrait lens

    <LI>Canon EF 28-135/3.5-5.6 USM - my best travel lens (and best bargain)

    <LI>Canon EF 70-200/2.8L - my best long zoom lens (and most expensive)

    <LI>Canon EF 50/1.8 - my fastest lens

    <LI>Canon EF 50/2.5 Macro - my least favorite macro lens

    <LI>Canon EF 300/4.0L IS USM - my best telephoto lens

    <LI>Canon EF 1.4X Extender - my best teleconverter

    <LI>Canon EF 2X Extender - my least favorite teleconverter

    <LI>Zenit 16/2.8 Fisheye - my best fisheye lens

    </UL>

    ...but I guess it really depends on what you like to shoot, right?

    Canon EOS-1n/RS

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    "<I>My old 300TL with my T90 seemed to have been better also. Maybe I have a defective 550EX?</I>"<P>

    If you still have your 300TL, try it on your EOS-3. It will work as well on your EOS-3 as it did on your T90. I suspect that the 550EX performance will improve with the use of high-output rechargeable batteries.

    confused about using 550ex on manual.

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    There is no need to put the flash into manual mode. Use Av, Tv or M

    (camera manual) to get the shutter speed/aperture combination that you

    want. (Av and Tv will expose the background correctly, in M mode

    that's your responsibility). Using the 550EX in TTL mode, the camera

    will control the flash duration to properly expose your nearby

    subject. I suggest, however, that you set flash exposure compensation

    (FEC) to -1/3 or -2/3.

    auto braketing on t-90

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    <I>if you're interested in other nifty tricks you might consider

    finding a Canon TC-80N3</I><P>

    Unfortunately, the TC-80N3 has an "N3" plug and the T90 has a "T3"

    socket. Canon makes a converter for a "T3" plug to "N3" socket, but

    not the other way.

    Carrying Camera in Flight cabin bag?

    in Canon EOS Mount

    Posted

    Your camera backpack will count as your one piece of "carry-on"

    luggage. (You may also bring aboard one "personal" item such as a

    laptop computer or purse.) I've read others' encounters with airline

    officials that insisted that the straps be stowed within the backpack

    - I've always had mine stowed. ..and be sure not to carry any sharp

    tools within.

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