TLA 200,G2 Fill Flash question

[lnemeth]

Hello Guys,
I need some help on fill flash. The G2 manual tells that the exposure compensation dial is coupled with flash compensation while doing fill flash. However, when I try this, while the flash unit is on TTL mode, while turning the dial the shutter speed changes too. This means that I would get under or overexposed background. Fine I thought and switched on to exposure lock but than again the shutter speed changed.
Can you give me some thoughts how to have a good flash compensation?

I have been using my G2 for a couple of years and I am happy with the results on ambient light but flash photography and fill flash especially gives me a headache.
Thanks a lot,
László Németh

 

[Socke]

Forget exposure compensation, although that works with AE lock.

Use manual exposure and then the exp.comp. dial to regulate the flash output.

 

[lnemeth]

Thanks, I got it. I will try.
László

 

[dirtyblues]

with flash off, measure exposure and lock it with AEL, then switch flash on TTL, the exposure comp wheel now regulates the output from the flash.

 

[Socke]

dirtyblues, that's where manual exposure is more convenient than autoexposure 🙂