Can someone out there help a novice use the metering data obtained with this device with my Canon 60D together with Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Len. THANK
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The answer depends on what you are using it for. If you are using it for ambient light photography, then you take the meter and hold it next to the subject such that the white globe is facing in the general direction of the camera. Having set the correct ISO to match your camera settings, you press the trigger on the meter to get a reading. You'll get a shutter speed and aperture. You can use the up and down buttons on the meter to scroll through various other combinations that result in the same total exposure value. If you are using this to meter flash/strobe, then you need to connect it to a PC cable so the strobe is fired when you press the trigger. Hold the meter as you did before, and press the trigger. In this case, the shutter speed is not important. All that matters is the aperture (assuming you have your camera set at or below its max sync shutter speed). In either case, transfer those readings to the camera and you are good to go.
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Thank you Ami. I just operated the machine the day I received it for a test and it was perfect but havn't used it fully for all my photos and negatives. I suggest that you down load its user guide and read it. Sorry dear.
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I believe this device only works with specific models of canon cameras. I used it with a nikon (d600)but when I upgraded my camera to a different model it would no longer fit, so it really has to do with the camera model and which input/output it uses.
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Have you tried puttiing your camera on the two second timer. It works perfect on my two second timer. It would not work on my Canon 70D until I used one of the timers. Dave
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This is a flash meter, not an incident light meter. The shutter speed will be based on the synchronization (sync) speed of the camera. Most DSLRs sync from 1/60 to 1/250s. Check your owners manual. The f/stop, of course depending on the ISO will be read out on the dial of the flash meter. Hope this helps . . . . bgs.
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I like to offer a speculation: for the meter to do what you hope it will do, would require a more complex sensor and circuitry. If B&D; went through the trouble of providing that they have no incentive to keep their efforts a secret. There is no reference to this in the manual.
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I had a similar problem. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. You must have your camera set in Timer mode for it to work. Point at the front of the camera where the sensor is. Kind of worthless to be honest.... Luckily it didn't cost much. Probably should have returned it. I bought one for myself & my son. Never of us use it... Timer on my camera works better.
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If it's the model that sets aperture electronically from the camera, then it should meter. If there is no electronic link for the aperture setting, then it won't. You may want to visit a big-box store and try the lens on a store sample. If the lens has an aperture ring, set it to the narrowest aperture (highest f number) if there is no specific marking for automatic setting.
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Mark - thank you very much it works! Yes I was trying to run my Canon 40D software and couldn't install it.Appreciate your help...
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I will answer as soon as possible. I am still waiting for my filters and adapters and LCD covers before I take my camera anywhere to take any photos. I just want to be safe. I scratched the lens and LCD on my last camera when I fell down, so I am trying to be extra careful. I will keep this email so I can remember to answer your question. Have you tried manual though? Going to the highest ISO would probably help with that.
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I don't have a Canon 600ex-rt, but I don't think it is supported by this light meter, they are using different wireless protocols and different frequencies.
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I have used this with some tests shots in traffic, testing the tracking features of the Canon 7D Mark II. It did ok some of the time, but the camera said it lost communication with the lens at other times. I haven't seen this with my other cameras (70D and 6D), and only with the 7d in high speed burst mode. I used it once with either the 6D or the 70D (don't remember) to take a lot of pictures during a high school volleyball game with no obvious problems. And I've used the lens a lot with both cameras for other purposes. I don't find that it does really well in IQ below f/3.5. So I avoid shooting wider than that. The VC is great. I have used this with some tests shots in traffic, testing the tracking features of the Canon 7D Mark II. It did ok some of the time, but the camera said it lost communication with the lens at other times. I haven't seen this with my other cameras (70D and 6D), and only with the 7d in high speed burst mode. I used it once with either the 6D or the 70D (don't remember) to take a lot of pictures during a high school volleyball game with no obvious problems. And I've used the lens a lot with both cameras for other purposes. I don't find that it does really well in IQ below f/3.5. So I avoid... » Read More I have used this with some tests shots in traffic, testing the tracking features of the Canon 7D Mark II. It did ok some of the time, but the camera said it lost communication with the lens at other times. I haven't seen this with my other cameras (70D and 6D), and only with the 7d in high speed burst mode. I used it once with either the 6D or the 70D (don't remember) to take a lot of pictures during a high school volleyball game with no obvious problems. And I've used the lens a lot with both cameras for other purposes. I don't find that it does really well in IQ below f/3.5. So I avoid shooting wider than that. The VC is great. « Show Less
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I didn't use light loss was too grate for the lens I wanted to use it with wouldn't work with Cannon lens which would have been light compatible. Teleconverter halves light see if you want to use it at f12.6.
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Hi P. Deal, I don't know where you heard that the kit lens doesn't match up with the sensor.... Everything on my camera lined up perfectly. I've had zero problems with the CMOS sensor. I've had zero problems switching lenses. Everything is clear and stable. I hope this helps! :)
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Just fixed mine. Thanks for the tip. My question is, has any been able to let Canon know about this? They should have it in the manual. You can search for 6C10 and it is not listed. I'm going to try to call them to complain.
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You can only use this with your camera set at manual exposure, where you set the aperture and shutter speed your self. You can use a handheld light meter for this, or guess, or get an exposure using a matching (Canon/Nikon etc) lens on your camera body. The use that exposure when you mount a lens using the Fotodiox Maxxum to Nikon adapter. Again - no automatic exposure with this adapter. I usually guess the exposure, take some test frames and then bracket by turning the aperture ring until it looks good.
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Rinoa Super-Genius on YouTube tell you all about this particular meter and how to get it to work property, hope that helps..