Recent content by ozbod54

Hi Bob, I've tried every mode, the ettl light comes on and the unit flashes, but like I said previously the flash seems out of sync with the camera. a freind has tried with the same results. I did as you suggested and took a shot in maual mode put the flash on and the results were exactly the...

Thanks canon bob and safe cracker, sorry I'm late in replying to your suggestions. My mate is having a look at the problem at the mo' as soon as I get my rig back will try what you advise and get back to the forum, I think the ettl light does come on, someone suggested it is for a Rebel as...

Hi, due to a tight budget I purchased a Bower Flash supposedly compatible with my canon 400d, however when I take a photo' the gun flashes after the shot has been taken, it's as if it is out of sync', any help would be much appreciated. It's a Bower auto focus SFD 35 C. I am quite new to...

Hi everyone, as I have a tight budget I purchased a bower flash instead of a speedlite , write ups were ok so I went ahead. The problem I have is that the flash fires but when I check the image the flash seems out of sync, the image is dark as though the flash hasn't worked. I am using a canon...

Thanks, I understand the ISO on a/m settings it's mainly on the "P" setting I have most trouble with, I shall do as you suggest and persevere, sometimes it takes a little help to push me in the right direction, it can be very frustrating thinking you've taken the shot of a lifetime to find it's...

Thanks for the info' will have to work out if it's me or the camera before I make the jump

Hi and thanks for your reply, the reason I dislike my 400d is that all my images come out quite dark, I have been told that it is something to do with the sensor (cmos) I have taken 3 photo's with the camera tripod mounted and each photo' is different. It seems as if the shots get darker the...

Hi everyone, this is my first post so it may be a little "iffy". At pres' I am using a canon 400d and to be honest I think I have been sold a refurbished model, although it stated NEW. I have bought numerous lenses and now as I am disappointed with the 400d I would like to know which other canon...

Hi everybody, was just checking out different forums and yours seemed A1 so here I am, I'm a novice when it comes to the technical side of photography but my love of it keeps me batting away, this forum has already answered a few questions I have so lets hope you guys with the know how can get...