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Wireless flash triggering
I've been looking at aquiring a set of Seculine triggers ... Hi Brian, I just came across those and they look very good. In fact I saw a pair of these in an electronics store in Murcia only this morning on my way back from an airport run. €149.95 in Media Markt, but they don't have any additional re...
Posted by Mannesty on 04/11/2010 - 13:41
Wireless TTL with Nikon Flashes!
Well, I don't know if you're aware of this neat trick (I've already posted this on another forum), but for all of you still using those wonderful old film bodies or the *istD, DS or DS2 (in short, any TTL body, not those fancy P-TTL ones), you can use some Nikon film flashes as wireless TTL slaves! ...
Posted by dlacouture on 04/11/2010 - 23:37
Cullmann MC25 flash questions
Hi everyone, I have inherited an old Cullmann MC25 flash which I intend to use with my K20d. Unfortunately I have never used a dedicated flash unit before and it didn't come with an instruction booklet. To my untrained eye the back of it is imcomprehensible! I have searched online for an i...
Posted by rosstownsley on 21/11/2010 - 18:21
TTL problem with HSM lenses.
I have just bought a Tumax flash, which does not seem to work in TTL mode with my two Sigma HSM lenses, but works fine with older, manual focus lenses. With the two HSM lenses, aperture, ISO and f stop don't show on the flash, so it only works in manual. Does anyone know why this is? I assumed the i...
Posted by aliengrove on 22/11/2010 - 23:36
TTL problem with HSM lenses.
So it's back to defcon 4. Best regards
Posted by K10D on 23/11/2010 - 01:10
TTL problem with HSM lenses.
Tim, the shop is Wing Shing Photo Supplies, and is on Sai Seung Choi St. in Mong Kok. They actually have three shops, but this one had the most Pentax stuff. They have a website too but it's mostly in Cantonese. I've been comparing the price of Ltd. lenses and they are a lot cheaper there, so next...
Posted by aliengrove on 25/11/2010 - 08:33
TTL problem with HSM lenses.
Thanks AG, I know the street, will have a look next time I'm back there! If I'm on your plane I'll be asking if you have any spare seats up front! :D
Posted by thoughton on 25/11/2010 - 11:16
Pop-up flash diffusers
I tried the old slot cut into a film canister trick way back. Pretty much useless. you will get best results using other, bigger light sources, and the on camera flash as "on axis fill" to reduce shadows giving the illusion of softer light.:wink:
Posted by Don on 07/12/2010 - 15:18
K-5 wireless: some issues
Some of you might have seen the thread over on 'depressing reviews' about some issues when using the K-5 with wireless flash. Here is what I tried: Set up camera 1 m from book shelf (a classic target, isn't it?), Av mode, A6.3, 100 ISO, DA*16-50 and put the wireless flash on the floor. Distan...
Posted by Prieni on 30/12/2010 - 12:36
K-5 wireless: some issues
I've just tried a few quick handheld tests and it seems to confirm the bug. Focussing - whether MF or AF - beyond about 2m results in severe underexposure when using wireless PTTL, whether the subject is in focus or not.
Posted by thoughton on 30/12/2010 - 23:53
Radio Triggered Flash
Hi guys, 1st I would like to thank you all for taking the trouble to comment on my plight. I think my problem has been solved. Thanks to Gareth's assurance that I probably hadn't blown the camera electronics I had another look at the problem and took the transmitter/trigger apart. The electro...
Posted by Frogherder on 07/01/2011 - 14:26
New Cactus V5 flash radio triggers announced
Well, I've tried the wireless P-TTL and found it to be really unreliable. I would not use it for an actual shoot as it is so bad. If it is dark then it is ok but as soon as there is a little light it is almost impossible to use. I'd rather set the flashes to manual and make adjustments in small s...
Posted by Tyr on 06/02/2011 - 21:09
Cheap(est) off camera flash setup for k-x?
So it's a separate flashgun mounted in the hot-shoe? The trouble with any flash even low powered at the camera position is that it will reflect back off any reflective surface in front of the camera. What I used to do was use a foil cooking tray to send the flash to one side so it didn't reflect ...
Posted by Algernon on 11/01/2011 - 11:30
Backward compatible ?
Right, first you need to check the trigger voltage on your Metz. You'll need a multimeter set to measure DC voltage, switch the flash on, let it charge, then touch the positive multimeter probe to the centre pin of the hotshoe connector and the negative to the side contact. Some Metz flashes have le...
Posted by Dangermouse on 02/02/2011 - 14:32
Which camera mode with Metz flash
I think they still do free postage for PU members. Metz do provide the flash duration values in the back of the manuals. For the 58 AF-1 and AF-2 1/1 = 1/125 1/2 = 1/650 1/4 = 1/1500 1/8 = 1/3200 1/16 = 1/5500 1/32 = 1/9000 1/64 = 1/14000 1/128 = 1/22000 1/256 = 1/33000 By the wa...
Posted by Tyr on 09/02/2011 - 22:28
Pro-line studio kits
anything cheaper than that and I'd give more serious consideration to buying a couple compact stands and shoot throuh umbrellas and using portable flashes like the 360 fgz Agree. I came at this the other way - was thinking of getting a 540 fgz and thought that for the money I could get some d-lites ...
Posted by Cayman on 11/02/2011 - 19:02
Anybody please help a newbie
I am sorry, being a bit of a Numpty, I have just noticed that my K-X does not have a socket for the sync lead, so I presume that the Mecablitz is out of the question, ok back to the drawing board,
Posted by tankie1rtr on 23/02/2011 - 22:33
Anybody please help a newbie
I am sorry, being a bit of a Numpty, I have just noticed that my K-X does not have a socket for the sync lead, so I presume that the Mecablitz is out of the question, ok back to the drawing board, Just buy an adaptor. I bought a cheap Hama one (if I'm not mistaken; less than 10 GBP) that slides in t...
Posted by sterretje on 24/02/2011 - 05:16
METZ MECABLITZ 36 AF-4
If the Vivitar has manual settings then perhaps use that in manual mode off camera and bounce light back from the other side with a reflector to reduce harsh shadows. Problem with the 36 is that you need a P-TTL cable to get it to fire at anything other than 1/1 power and you cannot adjust it cre...
Posted by Tyr on 25/02/2011 - 15:38
METZ MECABLITZ 36 AF-4
Yes, I've been checking specs and as an additional flash it might suit but It's too basic for a first flash unit. The MECABLITZ 44 AF-1 is looking to be better at £145.00 at SRS Just not sure about the "funky" control panel on the back! What do you think? Vic.
Posted by xbow on 25/02/2011 - 17:33
