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With an EOS 1, 420EZ flash which film should I use, and should I set on Tv priority, say 30 or 40 - I want to get good ambient light. Thanks for some opinions.

JM

-- John Michael (surfjma@btinternet.com), February 07, 2002

Answers

i take it you don't want those dark backgrounds usually associated with indoor flash photography. the only way to really avoid this is to turn on more lights, open the shades, and use a faster film. i suggest that you use at least 400 speed film. fuji superia 400 with the new "4th color layer" helps balance the color in mixed lighting conditions. they even make a great 800 speed version of this film if your still worried about ambient lighting. if you use Tv i would at least go to 1/60sec to make sure you eliminate most camera shake and stop the action. good luck

-- Jeff Nakayama (moonduck22@hotmail.com), February 07, 2002.

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