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MZ-6 and Sigma ef430st flash
Greetings, I have recently purchased a MZ-6 as a step up from my MZ-50 but I have encountered a bit of a problem. The Sigma flash unit which worked well on the MZ-50 doesn't want to behave on the MZ-6. When I depress the shutter to activate the zoom head of the flash it starts to cycle back and fo...
Posted by rs57 on 02/05/2003 - 14:11
"additional" contact on MZ-5n and MZ-3 bodies
Lurach, The extra contact provides digital information between camera and flash. For instance, if you put an AF360FGZ on the MZ5 and you change the lens zoom, the flash follows. Check out: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/index.html - it's an excellent site for all things technical and Pentax ;) ...
Posted by MattMatic on 30/05/2003 - 20:14
Z-1P: TTL flash metering question
Thanks for the reply, Matt. So, the *ist offers multi-segment TTL flash metering, does it? Regarding the dust issue, do you think that inserting thin strips of felt (or even thin neoprene?) into the "troughs" where the camera back meets the body would help to keep out dust? Ever heard of a...
Posted by Anonymous on 03/12/2003 - 17:37
flash unit for Pentax ME Super
Sequin, Well, first thing - you get what you pay for ;) Having said that, you are best off getting a dedicated flash, and probably best getting a Pentax - the flash will put the ME Super to the right shutter speed automatically. Which gun you need also depends on your usage - the AF160 is a tiny...
Posted by MattMatic on 05/12/2003 - 11:22
fill in light by built in flash in mz50
As far as I know, the AF500FTZ does not have the same abilities to provide exposure compensation as the AF360FGZ, which is a much more sophisticated unit. It seems to me, Sambahri, that your problems revolve around the limitations of your camera, which was not designed for photographers who want ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 16/02/2004 - 14:09
AF280T Problem
I have got an interesting problem on one of my 2 AF280T flasguns. With a fesh set of batteries it appears to charge normally. If you press the test button on the back, it fires normally. Put it on a dedicated camera and all the indications like flash ready and shuter speed are normal. However, press...
Posted by Kim C on 06/02/2004 - 11:25
using the AF500FTZ in manual mode
Flash intensity from a flashgun drops off with distance in the following way - doubling subject distance reduces flash intensity 4x. This is the basis of how guide numbers work and the relationship is based on the divergence of light from a point source through 3d space. The solid angle of t...
Posted by Anonymous on 18/02/2004 - 15:52
Flash Compatibility
Both I and my daughter have ZX-M's (SLR manual focus). I also have a couple of flash units bought in the 1980's - a Toshiba 316 manual unit and a Vivitar 285. The triggering voltage on the Toshiba is 190 volts, have not measured it on the Vivitar yet. How much voltage is enough to damage the ZX-M...
Posted by fritz1255 on 19/02/2004 - 12:35
Flash advice 330FTZ
I bought the 330 and had it for a day and took it back for a refund... it's very limiting. Mattmatic mentioned the AF360FGZ... I have this "weapon" and would HIGHLY recommend it. It does it all! (except swivel side-to-side) It even has the built in 20mm "diffuser". But your question about auto zo...
Posted by Joshua Hakin on 24/03/2004 - 21:47
AF 400FTZ to be used off camera from MZ%
The Metz Hamerhead Flash 45CL4, with SCA Cable 3000C and SCA Adaptor 3702, work really well with the Pentax MZ5n, MZ5 and other modern models. The SCA3702 provides infrared focus assist. I believe the Pentax sync cord for off camera flash is Sync Cord F, with the Fg Hotshoe Adaptor. grahamwa...
Posted by grahamwalton on 19/04/2004 - 23:53
AF 400FTZ to be used off camera from MZ%
That's a good link, Kim, and a kind offer! But, coming back to the guest poster, I would reiterate my earlier advice that if you have a static situation (as with taking posed portraits) you would be better served with a fully manual flash set up. That gives you full control, without the camera t...
Posted by George Lazarette on 13/06/2004 - 19:23
AF 400FTZ to be used off camera from MZ%
Yes, Kim, I agree, in the situation you describe, then leads and TTL are the answer. By the way, if you buy the adapter F, you can piggy back another on top (as often as you like) and connect two or more off-camera flashes. There's probably a theoretical limit to how many you can add, but in p...
Posted by George Lazarette on 13/06/2004 - 21:05
280T camera compatibility question.
George, I know ;) I found the AF360 on the Z1 would occassionally give me dud results - but then I'd pushed it too far or confused it. However, getting back the slides much later I could never work it out. I'd rather have it the *istD way :D I agree there's something a little 'odd' about the ...
Posted by MattMatic on 23/04/2004 - 12:39
Sports fill-flash technique
Hi Treve You need a reasonably fast shutter speed to truly isolate the riders, otherwise you will end up with a dark trail behind them as you pan and then a single bright image as the flash kicks in. If you haven't set the camera/flash to second curtain sync then you'll get the initial sharp, br...
Posted by mattie on 16/07/2004 - 09:51
question about Pentax flashes
if i only had read your posts..i bought a 500 flash used and im using it now. how can i turn on the giant red light to make it focus?
Posted by anikgol on 07/10/2004 - 23:14
question about Pentax flashes
if i only had read your posts..i bought a 500 flash used and im using it now. how can i turn on the giant red light to make it focus? This is an AF assist light, it should fire automatically when there is insufficient light or contrast for the camera to focus correctly. If your camera also has an a...
Posted by Kimbo on 03/09/2005 - 21:32
AF280T Film Speed Setting
I've not had any problems resulting from this, just a nagging feeling that I should check I'm doing the right thing: When using my AF280T (in TTL mode) with my LX, is it absolutely necessary to set the film speed on the back of the flash? Surely, as long as the correct speed is set on the camera...
Posted by Anonymous on 10/12/2004 - 18:32
AF280T Film Speed Setting
Hi Baz, The film speed setting on the back of the flash tells you what aperture to set on the lens when you are using the flash in non TTL mode ie with the red or green dot selected instead of auto. In TTL mode, the LX turns the flash off when sufficient light has been reflected from the film plane...
Posted by Kim C on 10/12/2004 - 20:07
AF400T
Yes, no problem. As I understand it, the only incompatibility with Pentax flash guns is that the modern auto-focus units (those with FT in the name) will not work with manual focus cameras. In other words, all Pentax autofocus cameras work with all Pentax flashguns. George
Posted by George Lazarette on 12/03/2005 - 19:14
Questions on the Pentax *ist-D and 360FGZ Flash
Matt, Many thanks for your (as always) comprehensive reply. Most odd about the focal length display - though from what you've found, it seems only to be a display problem, rather than a functional one. Unfortunately, the Sigma lens won't let me set the aperture on the lens, so TTL isn't an option...
Posted by Anonymous on 20/04/2005 - 23:19
