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flash for Pentax ds primary for weddings
The odd thing I've found is that despite my K-m only supporting P-TTL it still works in auto mode with Program flashes. When I clip the AF240Z on and set both to Program mode it sets the aperture according to the ISO (matches the scale on the back of the flash) and then sets a shutter speed to suit....
Posted by Dangermouse on 07/08/2010 - 00:43
flash for Pentax ds primary for weddings
wow what an amazing responce and yes i was too quick too write late at nite thanks for all the info i can understand all the responses . dixlia is a writeing thing and oganising but i can understand phograhy , my spelling is not the best but i hope you can understand what im saying so as my ds...
Posted by marshyred on 09/08/2010 - 13:38
flash for Pentax ds primary for weddings
Hi George, I can understand what you write, but it would be easier to read if you use standard punctuation with capital letter after a full stop. A prime lens is often of a wider aperture than a zoom lens, and can therefore be used in lower light. I find that my 50mm 1.7 lens can be used indo...
Posted by terje-l on 09/08/2010 - 14:27
flash for Pentax ds primary for weddings
[quote:3496ace15f="terje-l"]Hi George, I can understand what you write, but it would be easier to read if you use standard punctuation with capital letter after a full stop. A prime lens is often of a wider aperture than a zoom lens, and can therefore be used in lower light. I find that my 50...
Posted by marshyred on 10/08/2010 - 00:17
Cobra 450af what will happen
Are you really putting it through its paces? Does it compensate when you change the iso or aperture? The af assist light is very futuristic, eh? I am using it in p and auto iso (range set between 100-400) so the camera decides all that. I dont really do much flash photography but I have been ...
Posted by webba on 31/08/2010 - 15:39
Cobra 450af what will happen
Be a bit careful before you go clipping any old flash on - check the trigger voltage first. You can do this with a multimeter set to measure DC volts, just turn the flash on, let it charge, then touch the positive probe to the centre stud and the negative to the side contact on the hotshoe foot. ...
Posted by Dangermouse on 04/09/2010 - 15:08
Wide angle flash
With regards to wide angle flash coverage, surely this is one of those times when a 35mm lens is a 35mm lens, regardless of whether it's on a film or an APS-C sensor body? I know I get very dark corners from a flash intended to work with a 35mm lens if I use it with an 18mm. Add the cheap diffuser I...
Posted by Anvh on 21/08/2010 - 17:08
Cheap ebay studio flash kits
i have one and it produces very good results. its making me lots of money so people must be happy with the results. I'm not sure what you mean when you say you have one, as the original poster never said what he bought... but just to be clear about what I meant with my remark... I bought secon...
Posted by Don on 31/08/2010 - 18:38
Pump me full of flash photogrpahy!
I feel I may have put you off flash forever, that was not my intention. Don is right, experiment and practice is the key, you won't get flash right every time. I took a few test shots here at different apertures, bounced the flash from a light coloured wall on the right, got someone to hold a ...
Posted by Galoot on 27/08/2010 - 23:10
Pump me full of flash photogrpahy!
I made a diffuser by using a sturdy A5 sized bubble wrap jiffy bag, lined the back with foil and used stick on velcro so I could attach it firmly to the head. I generally use it with the head at 45 deg. Works a treat and makes a huge difference
Posted by Smeggypants on 28/08/2010 - 11:17
Pump me full of flash photogrpahy!
What about the built in "diffuser"? You know that plastic thing that goes over the flash (and also the white paper) By the way, how do I adjust the strength or power of the flash? What mode is best to shoot in on the Kx etc. That diffuser is when you use it for wide angle lenses, the diffuser mos...
Posted by Anvh on 28/08/2010 - 12:52
Off-camera flash bracket advice?
My collection is similar, but a little less useful. I have: AF200S AF200SA AF200T AF240Z The AF200S would go with my ME Super if I need a flash, the AF200T will be handy as a second flash if I ever want to trigger it remotely as it has manual power settings via a switch on the back. The AF2...
Posted by Dangermouse on 01/09/2010 - 16:47
Off-camera flash bracket advice?
I just don't see much point in buying something like an AF400T when I can't use anything other than the manual mode. Not so, the AF400t also has 'Auto' mode and has its own sensor which measures the light reflected back by the subject. :wink: I find this more reliable than P-TTL quite often.
Posted by gartmore on 02/09/2010 - 12:21
sigma 140 dg
I agree with Mike, The focus barrel is a bit flimsy and doesn't like any excess weight hanging off it, the quick shift becomes inoperable once the ring flash is attached. If you had the Pentax Ring flash AF160C, it comes with a special adapter that attaches to the main body of the lens via a bay...
Posted by Clarky on 09/09/2010 - 23:29
flash lighting a light tent? Xtraflash?
OK, proposal. 2 Xtraflash slave flash (the little AA powered additional flash) GN10 These little Xtraflash one each side with say a small diffuser in front. Over the top my ef500 with wireless trigger and a reflector to bounce the flash to the back. Set to 1/4 (GN12). I ask as I hav...
Posted by dougf8 on 15/09/2010 - 21:27
Yongnuo rf-602tx Problem
Algi, have just found out that the set i have is for a nikon d90, d5000 !, is your set pentax specific ? if it is i will have to put it back on fleabay , the quality of the kit is much better than expected . regards, tim.
Posted by timcx500e on 28/09/2010 - 22:15
Samsung SEF-36PZF and SEF-54PZF
Doh! Thats the one I meant ! Smutje - that I have. SRS now sells these at £135 with free P&P to PU members :wink: Yeah I thought about it wanted to get back here yesterday but got caught up in something else (as usual). I am thinking about it as it looks the job but it still has not the second ...
Posted by SmutjeUK on 18/10/2010 - 09:36
continuous flash shooting
Lower the flash output off the lens. :?::?::?: What on earth is this supposed to mean Stefan :?::?::?: If you mean "use a wider/larger aperture", why not say so? Although MikeS hasn't been back since his original post, he did say he was not an experienced photographer and 'geek speak' isn't go...
Posted by Mannesty on 21/10/2010 - 11:18
Good zoom for flash
There is no thing as stupid question but it sounded a bit strange :) The Pentax 50-135 or sigma 50-150 or one of the 28-70 f/2.8 lenses that are at offer would be more suitable for portrait work than a 70-200. The 50-1XX are good for the close up shoulder head type of shots but the 28-75 gives y...
Posted by Anvh on 22/10/2010 - 18:26
Miranda 730 TCD flash compatible with K10D ?
Can anybody advise me as to whether the Miranda 730 TCD flashgun is compatible with my K10D. I know this is a regularly asked sort of question, but I've found nothing relating to this specific flashgun. I've had it for years, in fact 25 next February to be exact. It's an excellent flash, but I'v...
Posted by dogdirt on 24/10/2010 - 20:16
