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<p>Breaktime</p><div></div>

<p>I had a Pentax K10d and there was a green button on the back of the body right where you have the 3 buttons on 40D.You can set that button with at least 2 functions: going Tv and Av when you press it but only for a fraction of a second.Practicaly if you set it for Av the apperture remains the same you have set in M and only the shutter speed is changing related to the mettering mode you use.You still remain in M mode.So you can put your metering point where you want to measure and press that button and you get the shutter speed as the meter is measure.<br /> You can do something similar on canon but you're stuck in Av or Tv using exposure lock.<br /> This was a wonderful feature for me working M/spot., the only thing i had to do is finding a neutral point and press the green button.The apperture remains the same (or shutter speed , depending of the setting you use - Av or Tv) and the shutter speed goes to proper exposure, and you're still shutting M.<br /> I am still in love with that Pentax body and if it didn't had AF serious issues i would still be a Pentax user.</p>

<p>Rob i want to stay Manual for a more constant exposure.Phil got it.i can set some custom exposure but it would be more handy to have that button and just got the Av instantly for a fraction of a second and get the right shutter speed (0).Like i said Pentax have that function and it's very useful for me.</p>

<p>I don't know how P mode operates :).</p>

<p>Also i have to measure and lock the exposure everytime with spot metering.This is not an option for me, as Manual mode is safer for my style.</p>

<p>I havent make myfelf clear.Example:<br /> Manual mode: ISO400, f2.8, 1/10, metering mode spot, indoors.I m going outside and keeping M mode, ISO and f, but want to quick change shutter speed to get another frame so i have to spin the wheel all the way from 1/10 to 1/1000.There are about 20 clicks.Ia there any way to press a button and set the shutter speed to proper exposure without spinning the wheel?<br /> On Pentax i had a green button that temporary changes to Av so the aperture remains the same but the shutter speed goes to 0 (camera mettering exposure) and after release the green button going to M mode but with the new shutter speed settings so all i have to do is just fine tunning the exposure not spinning the wheel like crazy.</p>

<p>Hello, is there an option to reset shutter speed to 0 in M mode for Canon 40D?I had a Pentax K10 with a green button and if my shutterspeed was way out of correct exposure i could press it and the sutter speed is back to "proper exposure", i mean 0.From there i can fine tune the exposure.On my 40D i have to roll the wheel all the way to proper exposure.Any ideea?<br>

Thanks.</p>

<p>I am a little confused.Has anyone else experienced poor head tilt as it cannot stay into position?</p>

<p>The tilt function on the flashhead is nearly useless because the "click" part can't hold any weight. put a modifer like the lightsphere which isnt overly heavy on it and it keeps flopping back forward. Just very weak and poorly done.<br>

This is from a review i've just read.Doesn't Metz lock it's position when tilting the head (45, 90 degrees)?i always bounce from the walls when i can so this might be a big problem turning Metz into a useless flash for me.<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Hello, has anyone tryed Canon 430 ex ii vs Metz 58 AF-1.What was the feeling, battery consumption and any other details i may be interested into before buying one of those two (the price is almost the same and 580ex II is too expensive for me now).<br>

Thanks for your kind answers,<br>

Catalin</p>

<p>For studio use i don't mind if i have to dig a little for some settings, but for a wedding for example i have to have quick acces for compensation, changing from ettl to manual and power settings in manual.The price difference is about 150 euros where i live (Metz is cheaper).So what would you suggest?<br /> PS thanks Nadine and Christian for feedback.</p>

<p>Has anyone tryed both flashes?I am interested in quick compensation changing in ETTL mode (+ -), skipping from ETTL to manual, quick power setting in manual mode.Does Metz compete with Canon from this point of view (quick access to this settings)?<br>

Thanks,<br>

Catalin</p>

<p>Kay , not bad photos but, for me, terrible packeging.The way you associate colors are not the happiest one, in my opinion.<br>

Warm regards,</p>

<p>Hello Joey, first of all, that is no photojournalistic style.Second, you have to adapt your style to photojournalism because this is what everybody wants now.You should work a little more on your composition.Good Luck</p>