Just received my 2 Z240s, to replace my aging DS125 and I like :-).
I have historically shot in manual with the ike's, now with the Z240s I see there is an external auto option. I gave it a try last night (not underwater) and was impressed with the results. My question is how well does it work? I am aware the stobes must be pointing at the subject, so I'm guessing its not really a great option for WA. What about macro? What situations does it work well and when does it not?
Advice/experience appreciated.
p.s. I am using a D300 in MDX300
External Auto works relatively well, but requires lots of subject reflectance. Not as accurate as S-TTL, but could be more consistent than a someone who isn't familiar with manual strobe exposure.
It works best if the strobes are are pointed directly at your subject, so backscatter may be an issue.
Thanks Ryan. Manual it is then
Because I have a Canon S90 with no flash TTL, I use EA on my Inon D-2000 a lot and get good results, but like Ryan says you got to point the strobe AT the subject since it has to read a reflection. I call EA a flash meter built into the flash head. Usually good results for my kind of shooting - FLA coast and medium sized critters.
