P3D Re: Loreo flash adapter info needed

[jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Gabriel Jacob)]

Joseph Covington writes:

>When I shoot anything less than 800ASA the negs/prints come out
>severely underexposed even in full sun.  I usually have to shoot
>1000ASA even outdoors.  Does anyone else who has this camera have
>this problem, and if so, have you figured out what is WRONG with it?

I assume you have checked the negatives for proper exposure (to rule
out poor film printing). It is underpowered indoors but I'm surprised
your having exposure problems with 400 ASA outdoors.

>Any other Loreo owners please write me and tell me how the camera is
>working for you and if you know a way to rig another flash to it.
>Keep in mind that I'm not a mechanical tech-head, so I probably would
>not be able to do rewiring or something like that. 

Why not use a slave flash or connecting a Wien peanut thingy to an
another existing flash. 

>Also, I want to know if this camera is just a big old piece of crap
>and that's why it takes horrid exposures.  Until I get my RBT I'm
>trying to make do with the Loreo if possible.

Well as to the question if it is all crap, it all depends. Exposure 
wise it is not too bad (for some reason, not in your case evidently).
Considering the price and optical paths it takes, it's amazing that
it isn't worse, but in general I would stay away from it, especially
if your a professional. The optical quality is poor even for my
standards, who uses cheapo (price wise) twin P&S cameras.  

Gabriel


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