NautilusCairns
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The s95 doesn't support TTL when in manual mode. Is this a problem for CFWA?
TTL and Manual on s95
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Warmwater Wank
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NC--No, assuming you are used to using Manual mode already. The unknown in your question is what sort of external strobe would be used? If you use the onboard camera flash only I can't feature you would be happy with results, especially depending on the housing (the Canon housing would cut off alot of the camera flash in close). Using a S&S or Inon strobe etc. that lets you manually adjust light output, no problem. With a strobe that can't manually adjust output, yeah, could be problematic. If you have more specifics you might want to toss them into your thread. Oh and Welcome to SB! // ww
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NautilusCairns
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Thanks. Currently I have an Ikelite DS51 that I intend to keep for a while. I have just bought the S95 and already have a problem as the pop up flash will not retract when turned off. Anyone else have or had this problem?
diver 85
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Something's not right then-----return it to whomever..
Warmwater Wank
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NC--Not retracting the flash on the S95 isn't right. Do you have to push it down and if so, does it stay down? Assuming it's in warranty I'd get it back to Canon or at least contact them. If it's new see if your dealer will take it back. It's not a problem likely to fix itself and indicates something is amiss. It may not be draining the battery if left up but could become a problem popping up as well as retracting etc. especially if there is some debris or whatever in the pop-up mechanism.
On the IkeDS51: does that only fire via a synch cable? If you can fire it using a fiber optic cord it should do fine (assuming you have a houusing that lets the S-95 strobe pop-up). If it only fires via a synch cable that could be trickier. There isn't a hot shoe on the S-95 and even if there were one you would still need an Ike housing or other type that had a synch cable port. I defer to Ike strobe owners on this however, someone may have a simpler solution than I can guess at. // ww
On the IkeDS51: does that only fire via a synch cable? If you can fire it using a fiber optic cord it should do fine (assuming you have a houusing that lets the S-95 strobe pop-up). If it only fires via a synch cable that could be trickier. There isn't a hot shoe on the S-95 and even if there were one you would still need an Ike housing or other type that had a synch cable port. I defer to Ike strobe owners on this however, someone may have a simpler solution than I can guess at. // ww
The flash should retract on it's own un less of course you have the flash ON/Forced--do you?
As to the TTL, the S90 certainly does support TTL in Program, Auto, Av and Tv modes with an appropriate strobe and optical cable. Both the Inon S2000 and D2000 fully support the Canon S90/S95 in sTTL. It is not my favorite shooting set up but it work great, just it suck the camera battery down so I prefer the Inon EA mode rather than sTTL and sometimes revert to Manual strobe control on my Inon D2000 strobes.
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As to the TTL, the S90 certainly does support TTL in Program, Auto, Av and Tv modes with an appropriate strobe and optical cable. Both the Inon S2000 and D2000 fully support the Canon S90/S95 in sTTL. It is not my favorite shooting set up but it work great, just it suck the camera battery down so I prefer the Inon EA mode rather than sTTL and sometimes revert to Manual strobe control on my Inon D2000 strobes.
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NautilusCairns
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Thanks all. The DS51 has a synch cord which is connected to an Ikelite EV Controller which will sense the camera flash in every setting except manual. I'm currently using this setup with a Canon A640 in an Ikelite Housing and its the same issue as Canon compact cameras apparently don't support TTL in manual. My S95 hasn't come back yet and I have been told that the service people can't find a fault with the flash although when I had it the flash it stayed up even when the camera was turned off. Once I get a working camera back in my hands I'm buying a Recsea housing for it.
Well, true, the Canon cameras do not have auto flash in Manual shooting mode, but, with the Inon D2000 or Z240 you do have Automatic strobe exposure capability even in camera Manual shooting mode.
The S90 flash most definitely should not stay up if you turn the camera off, you have some sort of problem there for sure. Hope you get it fixed.
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The S90 flash most definitely should not stay up if you turn the camera off, you have some sort of problem there for sure. Hope you get it fixed.
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NautilusCairns
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Thanks Nemrod, In a thread somewhere else you commented that with the rig you have now, which is virtually the same as what I am getting, perhaps the Inon s2000 may be worth considering over the d2000 due to the s2000's smaller size. Does the s2000 also have auto strobe exposure with the camera in manual mode? One of the main reasons for me deciding on the s95 in a Recsea housing was to have a small capable outfit that would be easy to travel with.
No, sorry, the S2000 does not have the External Auto mode. I am not sure what post you are referring to but it is true, yes, if small size is the primary concern then the S2000 is a great choice but if versatility is equally important then the D2000 is a better choice. It is not as if the D2000 were exactly large. It is a rather compact strobe itself.
The S2000 has the sTTL and Manual modes. The D2000 has the sTTL, External Auto and Manual modes and the Z240 has sTTL, External Auto, Manual and wired capability for a hot shoe with compatible cameras.
YS has some nice strobes also, just I am not familiar with them enough to sort them out for you.
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The S2000 has the sTTL and Manual modes. The D2000 has the sTTL, External Auto and Manual modes and the Z240 has sTTL, External Auto, Manual and wired capability for a hot shoe with compatible cameras.
YS has some nice strobes also, just I am not familiar with them enough to sort them out for you.
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