Recent content by NowhereMan

This is basically my approach with the FE2 - only that I use manual exposure mode instead of the exposure lock button. I think I'll probably be doing flash photography the same way with the F-801. For non-flash photography Matrix Metering certainly has its advantages, particulary in situations...

Yes, I've only shot one roll to test camera functionality. You mean the results of flash photography or in general? I general I think I like the camera. I am very satisfied with the autofocus, it is spot on in every frame. The light metering is very accurate, too. I like that everything is very...

I think I now understand at least the technical difference between Matrix Fill-Flash and standard TTL. With standard TTL, flash duration is determined exclusively by the amount of light reflection from the film – which is detected by a dedicated sensor. With mTTL that "baseline" flash duration...

@Ardpatrick Thanks, I know that website, I think I first consulted it back in 2001 when I was given a Canon A-1 😁 Can't believe it's still online and as confusing as ever. Pure Web 1.0. Regarding my question 3, I guess you misunderstood. I meant: what is the difference between a) Matrix...

This is basically my approach too, with the FE2. With the F-801, would you rather use matrix or center-weighted metering in this case? It seems to me that matrix metering is obviously better for people who just want a point-and-shoot experience. But if you know how to meter light properly then...

I recently got myself a Nikon F-801s and I've only just finished the first test roll. One of the few complicated things about this camera is flash photography. Especially what Nikon calls the Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash I find difficult to understand. Maybe someone who knows the camera can shed...

Well, if I was an event or sports photographer back in the early 80ies I'd certainly want a shorter throw. Today I'd never use a MF camera for fast action. I am almost exclusively using the FE2 in situations where I have ample time to focus.

Exactly. That's what I was hoping for when I bought the 50mm f/1.8 AI: more throw toward infinity. Because it's the range between around 5 meters and infinity where I find focusing most difficult. But as I said, the longer focus throw is mostly noticeable in the short range where I don't need it.

Let's put it like this: If a majority of people here contradicted my own experience I would definitely do some more testing and comparing. But if a majority confirms my experience I feel reassured.

In my case I can't use non-ai lenses with the FE2. The AI / AI-s lenses aren't dirt cheap but mostly inexpensive too (except a few "classics" which are popular with digital photographers).

You mean they are harder to use than lenses with a shorter focus throw?

I bought a Nikon FE2 a while ago. Since I started buildung a small collection of Nikon manual focus lenses I've been noticing that some lenses need much more rotation to cover the entire focus range than others. Generally speaking the older AI models have much longer focus throws than the newer...

I've just tried mounting a modern Sony flash with a multi-interface hot shoe on my FE2. Doesn't work. I can't slide it in place. So I guess the X2T-S won't fit either.

I thought the Sony-specific Godox trigger (X2T-S) wouldn't work on an old Nikon SLR. But maybe it would? True, it only has to transmit the "fire" command, no TTL data. But I'm not sure the hotshoe would fit. I want to build a setup with 2-3 off-camera flashes. So I need at least a trigger for...

I am about to purchase some gear to experiment with simple wireless flash setups for studio portrait photography. Since I shoot both digital and film I try to buy some gear that I can use in both scenarios. Right now I only own a Nikon SB-26 flash unit. For use with my Sony a7iii I decided to...