tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post5651242773834640167..comments2024-03-26T13:00:25.188-07:00Comments on The Friedman Archives Blog: Flash Exposure Problems FIXED!Gary L. Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-22357996078108946732013-07-03T22:50:26.918-07:002013-07-03T22:50:26.918-07:00Nice post.I think it is very helpful for me and ot...Nice post.I think it is very helpful for me and other. Thanks for great post.<br />sony customer care numberhttp://customercaresupportnumber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-20922801802687712942013-05-12T22:45:01.565-07:002013-05-12T22:45:01.565-07:00As of today, no. GFAs of today, no. GFGary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-19415909483805039362013-05-12T07:48:55.410-07:002013-05-12T07:48:55.410-07:00Any update on A99 flash delay?Any update on A99 flash delay?Emilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770083660969905794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-13376865916044720972013-03-11T22:52:30.684-07:002013-03-11T22:52:30.684-07:00The A57 didn't suffer from the kinds of random...The A57 didn't suffer from the kinds of random flash exposure errors that the other cameras did. The technique you describe is essentially what I did in the portrait of the swimmer to keep the background from blowing out (spot metered and then hit AEL). Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-31494836532841551352013-03-11T18:02:16.865-07:002013-03-11T18:02:16.865-07:00I've been struggling a little with this lately...I've been struggling a little with this lately myself on the A57. I found this to be a common problem particularly if the backlight is strong behind whatever you're shooting. It was suggested to me to AEL on the bright area, then recompose and shoot, so that the camera fills in the subject you want lit up without blowing it out. I just found out and haven't had a chance to try it yet, but you can give it a shot. If that's unsuccessful, I was going with the - flash compensation next. The A57 also had a firmware update recently I haven't yet applied, but don't know if that's improved flash performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-76824810673953459852013-03-06T23:23:03.417-08:002013-03-06T23:23:03.417-08:00Sounds like your diapter adjustment (that little w...Sounds like your diapter adjustment (that little wheel next to the EVF) needs turning.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-12930961568514965962013-03-06T17:13:29.143-08:002013-03-06T17:13:29.143-08:00Hi, thank you for the link for updating the softwa...Hi, thank you for the link for updating the software. i did not know. I just got new a77 and i am not sure if i may ask you a question. I had before a30 and changed for a77. the question is: when i look at the people in the viewfinder -it kind of fuzzy, but when i take a picture - the result is looking good. is that normal for that camera? i do nor remember that in a30 or a100. thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791730935432726662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-48791728846293221822013-03-04T20:36:47.459-08:002013-03-04T20:36:47.459-08:00I've seen a few $200 RX100 housings show up re...I've seen a few $200 RX100 housings show up recently, I think they are all the same but marketed under different names, not sure though. Hopefully I will find a store that carries them and check it out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12751728016888728733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-18425881853901506682013-03-04T08:10:40.077-08:002013-03-04T08:10:40.077-08:00Most slaves strobes will fail because they will bl...Most slaves strobes will fail because they will blindly fire on the pre-flash instead of the real flash. Your mileage may vary, but don't get your hopes up.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-38161116851936715542013-03-04T06:00:44.144-08:002013-03-04T06:00:44.144-08:00Thanks very much for the tip. I'll try it out....Thanks very much for the tip. I'll try it out. I've since bought and tested the RX100 side-by-side with the A77 and will also try triggering slave strobes with that small camera's pop-up. Have you tried it?Jim Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583963002037127112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-74187058089689627562013-03-02T11:34:51.099-08:002013-03-02T11:34:51.099-08:00This doesn't address the flash overexposure pr...This doesn't address the flash overexposure problem (as the grey card test shots indicate) - it addresses rampant shot-to-shot inconsistency of the flash, plus really bad overexposure of the background when used as a fill. As the blog post points out, the flash is still a little hot which is why I set my flash exposure compensation to -0.7 (or more).Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-82574274718653242322013-03-02T11:23:11.854-08:002013-03-02T11:23:11.854-08:00I have updated my A77m firmware to 1.07 with no ch...I have updated my A77m firmware to 1.07 with no change at all in flash overexposure. Any combination of ADI or TTL settings with the A77 built-in camera flash, or my sony 58 or minolta 3600 om camera or wireless, it is still the same problem!!! What firmware do you have?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-7012462356585531732013-03-01T14:40:07.976-08:002013-03-01T14:40:07.976-08:00Thanks for the Neal Katz article on underwater pho...Thanks for the Neal Katz article on underwater photography with the RX100. He used an underwater housing I hadn't heard of, so I went to his source to check it out and found an even newer housing from Meike for under $200! No reviews yet, but it looks pretty nice for the price. It's only good to 40 meters, but I would use it only for photography from a sea kayak. It's compact, too, about the size of my Nikonos V.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-24230201316872650472013-03-01T13:44:54.973-08:002013-03-01T13:44:54.973-08:00Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I had nigh but g...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I had nigh but given up on my A77, just updated and took it our for a few shots. This is the camera I had hoped it would be. I like to use the flash to fill out some shadows and it was always disappointing when doing so. Today I got some beautiful shots all exposed the way I had pictured it in my mind via the data from the viewfinder. I was not paying attention to any firmware updates and when I read your posting, I had to give it a shot. If anyone is not yet up to 1.0.7 - go get it!Macebobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11301527141471050691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-32742038704240625002013-03-01T13:36:52.800-08:002013-03-01T13:36:52.800-08:00I might need a 12 step program to give up my micro...I might need a 12 step program to give up my microscope :)Bill Ramsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-33092287212555198662013-03-01T12:31:55.164-08:002013-03-01T12:31:55.164-08:00Daniel - don't be too impressed; I used Google...Daniel - don't be too impressed; I used Google Translate. :-)Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-17963626453519808422013-03-01T07:39:12.993-08:002013-03-01T07:39:12.993-08:00Gary - Tu eres el hombre - you're the man
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...Gary - Tu eres el hombre - you're the man<br />:)<br /><br />I enjoy/benefit from your books and your blog. And now I'm surprised with the Spanish. <br /><br />Que otro idiomas sabes? Travel well and live well, danny T.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358088170479169718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-83035527627727545672013-03-01T07:28:30.741-08:002013-03-01T07:28:30.741-08:00Un excelente fotografo creo que solo una...Si ya s...Un excelente fotografo creo que solo una...Si ya se tambien me equivoco.TETOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247920064092845591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-9561108590975082013-02-28T18:37:09.696-08:002013-02-28T18:37:09.696-08:00I had bought the A77 in January, but took it back ...I had bought the A77 in January, but took it back mainly because of the flash problem. I didn't think they would get this corrected. So I figured I'd wait for the next A700 replacement. In the mean time, I picked up the now discounted A57. What a little bargain. Am really enjoying the camera, but I find I have to use at least -1 flash comp as well. But at least it's consistent and I can trust it after that. Any other A57 owners out there find the same thing? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-70356864148450382102013-02-28T16:43:34.360-08:002013-02-28T16:43:34.360-08:00Yes, stop examining your images with an electron m...Yes, stop examining your images with an electron microscope! :-)Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-50594219797331777822013-02-28T16:03:56.208-08:002013-02-28T16:03:56.208-08:00Yo vendo mi A65, pero mantuve mi Alfa 77. ¿Cuántas...Yo vendo mi A65, pero mantuve mi Alfa 77. ¿Cuántas cámaras excelentes necesita una persona? :-)Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-32585811149754802402013-02-28T15:45:42.337-08:002013-02-28T15:45:42.337-08:00Porque vendio su Sony Alpha 65, si en el libro dij...Porque vendio su Sony Alpha 65, si en el libro dijo que era una de la mejores cámaras del momento?TETOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247920064092845591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-31514053635867835272013-02-28T15:16:14.167-08:002013-02-28T15:16:14.167-08:00Thanks for the update Gary! I will update my firmw...Thanks for the update Gary! I will update my firmware. I'm reading your a77 book again. Love my a77 but for the flash issue and the noise. I just got Lightroom 4 and will see if it does any better on noise reduction. Any other tips on that subject?Bill Ramsayhttp://tulsaphotogroup.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-64478051338855339402013-02-28T14:32:51.118-08:002013-02-28T14:32:51.118-08:00That's because you're using the new wirele...That's because you're using the new wireless flash protocol which is slower than the native one with the pop-up. Try triggering your flashes using the pop-up flash. You'll notice a significant improvement.Gary L. Friedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12816533617814819591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7913915168052873347.post-28063256355740005662013-02-28T14:07:56.772-08:002013-02-28T14:07:56.772-08:00I just updated to 1.07, not having thought that I ...I just updated to 1.07, not having thought that I needed it until I read your entry above. I was hoping the flash delay problem would have been solved. I just tried firing two HVL42s with my HVL58 as a controller and had the same delay as I had before the update. I just tested the A700 in a similar fashion and perceived no delay, as you mentioned, I believe, in a recent post.Jim Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583963002037127112noreply@blogger.com