This next photo is the same critter and the exact same scene, but this image is more than two stops over exposed:
Keep in mind that I had the FEC on the MT-24EX set to -2/3 (via the 40D). The exposure wasn't just off because I set it wrong, it varied by two stops for the same scene. To make matters even more interesting is that I can change the 40D from Evaluative E-TTL mode to Average E-TTL mode and the way the 40D exposes a shot with MT-24EX won't change -and that tels me that the MT-24EX is not operating in Evaluative E-TTL mode when connected to the 40D -a problem I never had when shooting with the Xti...
Canon you really need to fix the metering system in the 40D because until you do I can't recommend any of your newer cameras because they could have the same problem. I'm not the only one who's had issues with the 40D and the MT-24 -see this thread at DPR or this post at Fred Miranda ...
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This is great stuff. I have been wondering why my 400D produces nicer images a large proportion of the time!
Do you have a 40D as well Richard?
Yes 40D and 400D. Every so often I look at the shots from the 40 and think they are great, then some of them make me think there is something wrong. Whereas the 400D seems more consistent.
I am looking to sell one of them, but I keep wondering which one!
Keep the 400D Richard -it's a lot less frustrating...
Trouble is I have the 40D timer and grip, mind you more to sell! :)
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