stiebs
Contributor
OK, I've done the search, and read the threads, and I'm still a little confused. I've done a fair amount of out-of-water photography, both film and digital, however I am in no way whatsoever versed in the art of low-light photography.
I use my Sony DSC-P5 with the Sony marinepack for underwater shots, and as expected, if I'm to be taking any presentable photos I will need to invest in a strobe.
When talking about TTL flashes, does this imply that the camera needs a remote flash connector to be able to use them?
I know I need to use a slave strobe. I understand that the S&S and Ike strobes have a slave sensor, either built into the strobe or as an extra wired (or wireless) add-on.
My understanding of TTL flashes is that they shut off at just the right time. Now, the slave sensor fires the flash at the right time, but does is kill the flash too, or is manual setting also necessary?
The DSC-P5 does not have a pre-flash, so I think I'm OK there.
When it comes down to it, I can buy for example, a Ikelite D-50 with sensor, or an S&S YS-90, and I'll be ready to go. Oh, I'll probably need some mounting gear too...
Am I right, or have I missed out something?
I use my Sony DSC-P5 with the Sony marinepack for underwater shots, and as expected, if I'm to be taking any presentable photos I will need to invest in a strobe.
When talking about TTL flashes, does this imply that the camera needs a remote flash connector to be able to use them?
I know I need to use a slave strobe. I understand that the S&S and Ike strobes have a slave sensor, either built into the strobe or as an extra wired (or wireless) add-on.
My understanding of TTL flashes is that they shut off at just the right time. Now, the slave sensor fires the flash at the right time, but does is kill the flash too, or is manual setting also necessary?
The DSC-P5 does not have a pre-flash, so I think I'm OK there.
When it comes down to it, I can buy for example, a Ikelite D-50 with sensor, or an S&S YS-90, and I'll be ready to go. Oh, I'll probably need some mounting gear too...
Am I right, or have I missed out something?