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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 600825" data-attributes="member: 24285"><p>It is tempting to stay TTL.</p><p></p><p>And that is one of the key factors in my hunt for a trigger system, some offer TTL, the more expensive brands (pocket wiz, phottix) really make you pay for TTL through the nose. Coming down to getting a cheaper brand (Youngnuo or Godox) with TTL or getting a non-TTL system from Pocket Wiz, Phottix or Cactus. Even then the cheaper brands are both cheaper than the cheapest alternative from the 'big boys". The other consideration is the cost of flash - especially strobes. Non-TTL lighting is more affordable. But cost is only one factor and certainly not the driver. </p><p></p><p>Way I see it is that learning Manual for lighting is like learning to use M on the camera dial instead of Auto or A-Priority or S-Priority. </p><p>I started out in auto on the dial and took good pictures - why would I bother to learn A or S priority - and heaven forbid M. Of course I would never go to "P" for professional. </p><p></p><p>I have been using TTL, but once you start taking the flash off camera and putting it into a soft box or other modifier, then it gets tricky - of course you can just use exposure comp. To a degree. </p><p></p><p>From the video's I've been watching those who seem to know what they are talking about say that leaving TTL is akin to leaving 'auto' on the camera dial. I am finding the learning curve steeper, and it also requires both the camera and the flash in manual mode. But I think the lessons are worth learning. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Love to hear from others on this - is TTL the only way to go or is it worth the time to get to "<strong>M</strong>".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 600825, member: 24285"] It is tempting to stay TTL. And that is one of the key factors in my hunt for a trigger system, some offer TTL, the more expensive brands (pocket wiz, phottix) really make you pay for TTL through the nose. Coming down to getting a cheaper brand (Youngnuo or Godox) with TTL or getting a non-TTL system from Pocket Wiz, Phottix or Cactus. Even then the cheaper brands are both cheaper than the cheapest alternative from the 'big boys". The other consideration is the cost of flash - especially strobes. Non-TTL lighting is more affordable. But cost is only one factor and certainly not the driver. Way I see it is that learning Manual for lighting is like learning to use M on the camera dial instead of Auto or A-Priority or S-Priority. I started out in auto on the dial and took good pictures - why would I bother to learn A or S priority - and heaven forbid M. Of course I would never go to "P" for professional. I have been using TTL, but once you start taking the flash off camera and putting it into a soft box or other modifier, then it gets tricky - of course you can just use exposure comp. To a degree. From the video's I've been watching those who seem to know what they are talking about say that leaving TTL is akin to leaving 'auto' on the camera dial. I am finding the learning curve steeper, and it also requires both the camera and the flash in manual mode. But I think the lessons are worth learning. Love to hear from others on this - is TTL the only way to go or is it worth the time to get to "[B]M[/B]". [/QUOTE]
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