XA, Flash and 200 Film Question

[DNG]

Does anyone use 200 ISO Film with the flash?
Not sure if I should set the ISO on the camera on 160 or 125 for indoor flash with the A16 flash. Or, is it mute, since indoors the camera sets the f/4 and 1/40s regardless of the film? Since the flash sensor only determines the flash exposure, I need to use 100 or 400 film in the XA with flash?

Another words
Is there a way to expose 200 film correctly with flash indoors?

 

[Beemermark]

Not a good answer but if your shooting 200 color print set the flash for 100 iso. Color print film does very well with one stop over exposure.

 

[DNG]

Not a good answer but if your shooting 200 color print set the flash for 100 iso. Color print film does very well with one stop over exposure.

Thanks..
I asked because I have a few rolls of 200 ISO Neg film left before I get 100 film for the XA.... I am using 100 ISO slide film in the M5..
I am not sure how well the XA meters for slide film. Plus the "new to me" XA will be my carry all the time camera, so I will use film with a greater error latitude.

Edit: 6-25-2010
After a day out with 200 ISO film, I think 400 ISO film will be better for walking about downtown and taking captures at hip level.
BTW, cradling the XA in my right palm (perfect fit), I can very easily take a capture with one hand and wind the film with my thumb quickly afterwords. Set at f/16 and 8' yields 4' to INF to in focus. That's why the 400 ISO film.

My 1st impression is that this camera will be a lot of fun to use, and should improve my street candid as far capturing unexpected expressions.

 

[David Hughes]

Don't forget the thing may be 31 years old and might not be working as well as it should. Once checked and repaired - if needed - they are superb. And my one was pretty good before the checking etc. I've had two since new and a reserve I sold recently, can't fault them.

Regards, David

PS and I envy you having the A16 lash; I'm still searching...

 

[DNG]

Don't forget the thing may be 31 years old and might not be working as well as it should. Once checked and repaired - if needed - they are superb. And my one was pretty good before the checking etc. I've had two since new and a reserve I sold recently, can't fault them.

Regards, David

PS and I envy you having the A16 lash; I'm still searching...

Today, it seemed to work just fine, I will have wait to see the film I shot today to be sure though. But, I hoping 😎. Or it's a $80..00. overhaul I guess. But, everything seems to work as it should. Handles real nice with one hand for everything, except changing film 😛