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From: sundar@cwruecmp.UUCP (Sundar R. Iyengar)
Newsgroups: net.rec.photo
Subject: Dedicated Flash
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Date: Wed, 1-Feb-84 12:31:11 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb  1 12:31:11 1984
Date-Received: Thu, 2-Feb-84 01:48:46 EST
Organization: CWRU Computer Engr. Cleveland, Ohio
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I have several small questions for the experts.  I am looking for an
electronic flash unit for my Canon AE-1.  I would like to buy a
dedicated unit.  What I would like to know is what is meant my
dedication.  Does the camera instruct the flash as to the duration and
the strength of the flash light? This would probably require a focal
plane photodetector to measure the light falling on the film.  I am not
sure if Canon AE-1 has such a feature. Can I leave the camera on
automatic when the dedicated flash is mounted?

I would appreciate recommendations on what the best flash for this
camera is. I usually do indoor photography when working with a flash.
The one feature I would like on my flash is a tilt head. I am willing
to spend about $100.
Thanks.

Sundar Iyengar
sundar.Case-Western@Rand-Relay
decvax!cwruecmp!sundar

Posted: 12:30:42 pm, Wednesday February 1, 1984.