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AF200t flash with K7
Weirdly the '80s flashguns are now more use than the ones from the AF film SLRs. TTL flashguns only work with some of the *ist D variants as Pentax switched to P-TTL. Go back before TTL to auto and program flash and they'll work perfectly, although you may be disappointed with the lack of manual...
Posted by Dangermouse on 03/10/2011 - 14:51
Why are flashguns SO expensive?
Interestingly, it seems that if you're travelling yourself, you can bring goods back (from your own trips) . But my point isn't so much about UK prices vs US or HK ones, it's about the enormous premium specifically on Pentax-branded flashes, also relative to the cost of the cameras.
Posted by ChrisA on 16/10/2011 - 10:32
Why are flashguns SO expensive?
Most Pentax accessories are ridiculously expensive; K-5 focus screen £60 M42 adaptor £60 etc etc etc... As for price differential between here & HK VAT 20% distance between Vietnam to HK Vietnam to UK As for price of the 540 flash gun I guess its down to the product life cycle curve, at ...
Posted by cabstar on 16/10/2011 - 14:47
Why are flashguns SO expensive?
There is always the possibility that Pentax have 'future proofed' their flash units (it's common practice with Nikon) so that your 3rd party flash may work fine on your K5 but that it doesn't work on your K4, K3, etc. Yes, I think this happened with the Sigma P-TTL flashes from a couple of years bac...
Posted by ChrisA on 16/10/2011 - 21:47
K-5 & AF-360 wireless flash underexposed
Hi, I haven't used the AF360FGZ. I'm having the same problem with my k5 & Metz 50 AF1, regardless of program mode P, M, Tv or Av, even setting the EV+ on camera & flash, it was underexposing by the same value, I thought at first the pre flash on camera was triggering the Metz on full power, so adjus...
Posted by Klian on 27/10/2011 - 14:02
TTL v p-TTL
TTL measures the flash reflection off the film while the shutter is open, and cuts the flash off when it reckons there's been enough exposure. So only one flash is needed. The P in P-TTL is generally thought to stand for 'Pre'. There's a pre-flash, which bounces off the subject and comes back. ...
Posted by ChrisA on 29/10/2011 - 21:49
Metz 36 AF-4 on istDL
Hi. Not knowing much about flashes, can I ask what benefits I would get with the above flash on my camera? I currently us an old Cobra flash, which, I believe senses the light coming back to itself. Does the Metz "talk" to the camera and get controlled by the camera ( is that TTL? ) My good lad...
Posted by Father Ted on 14/11/2011 - 16:55
K-5 Metz Wireless totally Underexposed
Can't see anything in the Metz manual about that. Look harder :P :D Page 100, section 9.2.2 We are talking about the 50AF-1 Pentax version? :P However when I use the built-in flash as a master, the foreground is way underexposed as well, so I don't think my problem is just the K-5/Metz. Hop...
Posted by MattMatic on 16/11/2011 - 12:32
K-5 Metz Wireless totally Underexposed
Update: Have installed the latest Metz firmware. Can now use the dumb slave mode. Flash fires ok ignoring preflash as it should. Back to original problem. Almost sure now that K-5 built-in flash AND Metz flash are firing a preflash but not a main flash or only a very low powered one. I tested my...
Posted by dangie on 16/11/2011 - 20:20
K-5 Metz Wireless totally Underexposed
Just a simple thought: Is the remote flash visible within the viewfinder? If it is, the camera will see the preflash from the remote, think "Whoaah! That turned out brighter than I thought" and dial back the base exposure to compensate - yielding a very underexposed image. All remote flash ...
Posted by MattMatic on 17/11/2011 - 08:48
K-5 Metz Wireless totally Underexposed
Thanks Klian & Matt. I'm on night shift at the moment so can't get my brain into the right gear. Will have some more trials when I'm back in this world. On the plus side I've got a Sekonic flash meter lurking in the cupboard. Will dig it out. P.S. I've got a 5 year old grandaughter, will she do....
Posted by dangie on 18/11/2011 - 15:35
Ring Flash (LED or tube light flash)
LED lighting has very limited range - but it is continuous lighting which helps with focus and composition ;) Do be aware that the quality of white LEDs varies greatly and so different makes will give different intensities, white balance, and light quality. I'd combine the two :P Use LED ring...
Posted by MattMatic on 25/11/2011 - 16:54
Help a numpty
I have only recently ever used a proper flash and picked up one of the Sigma EF-610 DG ST when SRS were doing a deal a couple of weeks back. My problem... When it is mounted on the K-7 with the Sigma 70-200 attached and the camera is set to continuous shooting the flash fires with every shot, but wh...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 06/12/2011 - 17:04
Recommend me a good 'auto' flash please
A cheaper and in my opinion a better option would be to try and get hold of a AF280T. TTL will not work, but the flash as two Auto settings as well as Manual. It also a fully rotating head. They date back to the 80's, but were well made and readily come up on eBay for 20-30GBP. Try it, get used to i...
Posted by stevejcoe on 13/12/2011 - 17:06
Possibly Wanted: Pentax AF540FGZ (depending on price)
You know, leaving the obvious appeal, that is a rather good picture. There is a lot of attitude (I mean body language) in that pose, and one is left wondering what the story is. At least, that's my excuse for coming back and having another look. G
Posted by George Lazarette on 08/01/2012 - 22:38
flash or FLASH?
The 560 is more powerful & has a swivel as well as the tilt. AFAIK thats it, not even worth an extra £20 to me! I use my 360 on a £10 PTTL cable quite often which gives more than just the swivel function - I can get the flash a couple of foot further back & significantly change the lighting angle w...
Posted by petrochemist on 05/01/2012 - 17:27
Building a studio - Advice needed!
At home we have an external brick shed, 12ft square, that was setup to be an office a few years back. It ended up being a junk room! This year though, we are planning on making use of it by converting it into a studio! We have started well already on 'Operation clear out the office' with all heav...
Posted by Unlocker on 19/01/2012 - 20:17
Building a studio - Advice needed!
Just noticed your question about how much to hire it out for. I was asking around for prices for hiring a studio because we needed to back a lorry up to the door which we cant do at mine. Seriously well equipped studios are about £50 for a half day. Given the size of your space, 200 watt second ...
Posted by gartmore on 20/01/2012 - 13:33
Building a studio - Advice needed!
Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply, we have taken a little from each post, very helpful. Time for a bit more background methinks! Basically, in the current climate, like everyone else, our shop (mobile unlocking and repairs) is not doing as well as it could, tied in with a completely...
Posted by Unlocker on 20/01/2012 - 15:30
anyone recommend cheap flashes to use as slaves?
Hi I've read a few posts but still confused lol! I'm looking for a slave flashgun so something cheap - if cheap enough then maybe two! I plan to try using them with a round softbox (beauty dish type) for portraits - I'll need a wireless sync system to go with it - My camera does have wireles...
Posted by runnycustard on 21/01/2012 - 00:04
