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pentax flash 360FGZ costly at argos
Their price on the DA 70mm Limited is good though, when it gets back in stock.
Posted by robbie_d on 14/05/2010 - 16:59
Ringflash with Sigma lens
Welcome. Can you elaborate a bit please. Which ringflash? Pentax has made 3 in total. What's the problem? Fitting any of these flashes to that lens should be no problem at all as long as the front lens element doesn't rotate when you zoom or focus. If it does, you need a different lens.
Posted by Mannesty on 07/05/2010 - 14:54
OMG First wedding shoot!
Having only ever done one wedding I'm not sure I can offer fantastic advice but my main thoughts are as follows: Make sure you have a plan of what pics you want to take if you are going to do any 'formal' shots as opposed to candids, and agree it with the wedding couple so you're sure you're taki...
Posted by matwhittington on 09/05/2010 - 15:06
Need help with AF-540-FGZ Flash
I don't think the flas is working properly. Why? Under the RAW button in the front of the camera, there are three settings, MF,AF-C or AF-S which one is better to use. That has nothing to do with flash :roll: That's the focus setting - AutoFocus-Single, AutoFocus-Continuous, or ManualFocus. It's...
Posted by MattMatic on 14/05/2010 - 09:00
Advice about auto focus flashes
Hi all, I am looking to buy my first flash for my K10d. I would prefer an auto focus one as opposed to a manual focus. Does anyone have any advise on the sort of flash I should be looking for when shopping on a budget?? Any help and opinions would be greatly appreciated. Dave.
Posted by davenettl on 28/05/2010 - 16:00
Advice about auto focus flashes
The term auto focus is not quite correct when applied to flashes. Auto zoom is I think what you mean, where the flash head moves in and out depending on whatever focal length the lens is set to. By far the best Penatax flashes for your camera are the AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ. The 360 lacks the swive...
Posted by Mannesty on 28/05/2010 - 16:05
Advice about auto focus flashes
Thanks for the info Peter and the correction in my terminology. I did mean auto zoom. I'm still relatively new to this which obviously shows in my terminology. I looked at the 540 and although its fantastic its currently out of my budget. Do metz, sigma or others do a model that has similar fe...
Posted by davenettl on 28/05/2010 - 16:30
Advice about auto focus flashes
Do metz, sigma or others do a model that has similar features. Yes, they do.
Posted by pentaxian450 on 28/05/2010 - 16:56
Advice about auto focus flashes
Thanks Pentaxian450. What 'other brand' flash would you recommend??
Posted by davenettl on 28/05/2010 - 17:20
Advice about auto focus flashes
Others may disagree, but I would get a third party flash (like the Metz 48AF-1) that has swivel and tilt before buying the pentax AF360 again. It's a great flash, but as the head can only tilt and not swivel I find it awkward when shooting portrait.
Posted by Adqam on 28/05/2010 - 17:57
Advice about auto focus flashes
I currently use three Sigma EF530 DG Super. They work great once you can figure out the interface.:evil: It's not the most convivial one.
Posted by pentaxian450 on 28/05/2010 - 20:55
Advice about auto focus flashes
Do consider that P-TTL flashguns can be problematic. They are very susceptible to giving imperfect exposure when presented with a shiny surface that reflects the flash light back to the camera. In a dynamic situation, they are a good choice, but so too are the own-sensor flashguns like the AF-28...
Posted by George Lazarette on 28/05/2010 - 23:23
Advice about auto focus flashes
I would second the Metz 48AF1 as it is quite feature packed for the cost... and should get most things done. It has a swivel and tilt head as well, allowing for more creative options...
Posted by rkt on 13/06/2010 - 10:15
Advice about auto focus flashes
Further vote for the Metz 48 AF-1. So far, I've discovered zero incompatibilities and I'm always pleased with the results. When I'm not, it's often down to me and not the flash. Whilst the Pentax units might prove better/easier to use/100% compatible in the nth degree, the premium to be paid for the...
Posted by prsjnb on 13/06/2010 - 12:57
Advice about auto focus flashes
A good guide with all the things http://knol.google.com/k/pentax-p-ttl-hot-shoe-flash-comparison The Metz 48 seems to be the best and versatile flash for the money.
Posted by Anvh on 13/06/2010 - 16:07
Budget solution to K20D and Old Vivitars
But what about the newer 16 channel cheap triggers, which appear to share the same 2.4GHz 16 channel radio system as the V4's? Has anyone on this forum used them with "Made in Japan" Viv's? I already said they go up to 300 volt, I've them and it's in the manual :wink: It's also on their site Re...
Posted by Anvh on 01/06/2010 - 22:57
Budget solution to K20D and Old Vivitars
I'm not sure what voltage they can take, but the Yongnuo RF-602 remotes costing about 20 quid a set are absolutely brilliant. They can also be used the other way around to trigger the camera remotely and they are the best remote I've ever had. Quote from this -------------------------------...
Posted by Algernon on 03/06/2010 - 12:56
LED ring lights, use of?
It seems all my paperwork about this is either misfiled or I've leant it to someone. I'll be seeing a collegue this week who definatly will have everything about this issue including graphs from goniometer testing, so will report back in a bit... Why is this relevant to macro photography? Well ...
Posted by flossie on 06/06/2010 - 14:15
'Bracket' for flash
I modified an old speaker wall bracket arm ( any fairly light metal section would do )- just cut off a few bits, filed rough edges down and drilled some mount holes, pipe insulation material can be split and fitted on the bracket arm for comfort. I have a K20D plus grip and a Metz 54i mounted on thi...
Posted by Gary Hickin on 13/06/2010 - 12:00
Wireless P-TTL flash test results
Just wonderin'... when you say the built-in flash is set to "master" are you expecting it to be part of the exposure or not? As Master, the built in flash should illuminate the scene regardless of the remote flash firing. You should not get a black frame. It seems to point to a problem with the ...
Posted by amoringello on 14/06/2010 - 23:47
