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Best option for off camera flash with the 540?
Hi All, I have the curly sync cable and I know you can use the pop up flash to trigger the 540 but... I don't want to use either of these. The pop up is detracting and it effects the exposure (i presume). I have some lovely Bowens lights and I use Elinchrom sky port triggers. But I want to use...
Posted by Bluewhistle2 on 23/06/2012 - 16:52
Fullsize Metz gun on Pentax?
I've been enjoying using my AF280T - it certainly looks the business with its impressive iso and distance scales, and with some experimentation it is possible to get well exposed shots in most situations. But I have to admit, when combined with a manual lense, the sheer number of individual settings...
Posted by McGregNi on 21/07/2012 - 18:13
Fullsize Metz gun on Pentax?
Thanks for that thought steretje . I haven't yet bought the new flashgun. I've got to consider all the different uses also - I do have a new DA 18-55 wr zoom, which would offer full P-TTL. You're right, to work fully the camera would have to receive the focal length data and aperture setting from th...
Posted by McGregNi on 05/08/2012 - 15:07
Fullsize Metz gun on Pentax?
The older AF280T I've got has a light detector at the front (a small hole with a green ring around it) which measures the reflected flash output, and it offers a confirmation light on the back if all is well. The sensor is only used when the flash is in auto-mode.
Posted by sterretje on 05/08/2012 - 18:38
Fullsize Metz gun on Pentax?
Algernon, what was that about a cordless meter? I've heard of light meters that give a flash exposure reading, but I'd always assumed them to be of the handheld type - what is a cordless one? You can pick them up for £30 - £60 on Ebay. Gossen are about the best and they do available light as well. I...
Posted by Algernon on 06/08/2012 - 18:11
Wireless/remote P-Ttl
You don't have any idea how it works, do you? :) I do know that it can't possibly use the flash's electrical interface for TTL (P-TTL) control when it has only one pin on the transmitter. From the information on the part of the web site that does work, it would seem that this device "reads" the lig...
Posted by Mannesty on 08/08/2012 - 23:12
Lighting
you can look for an end of roll sheet of vinyl flooring with a smooth back and a roll of latex paint for a bacdrop if you have sturdy stands.. it is easier to repaint it white then clean after a long shoot....:wink:
Posted by Don on 14/09/2012 - 14:31
Flash models and battery life
Personally I never use flash at events like that - generally kills the atmosphere (unless it's carefully balanced). I go with bright lenses, wider apertures, fully manual, and RAW (so I can claw back the shadows). But... if you did, you'll probably need a monster of a flash to fill a venue (unles...
Posted by MattMatic on 19/09/2012 - 20:51
Rugby presentaion evening camera/flash settings
If you're indoors, I'd use Manual on the camera, f/5.6 and get an ISO + shutter speed that measures about 1Ev below ambient (i.e. so that the meter shows slightly underexposed). Then use P-TTL on the flash. Definitely try it out first! You'll need to be 100% confident before trying it ;) Oh...
Posted by MattMatic on 09/10/2012 - 17:26
Rugby presentaion evening camera/flash settings
I have done a number of events and normally I set the camera to ISO200 or ISO400 and leave the camera in Program. Most of the time it works a treat. Sometimes (the P-TTL being what it is) some shots are underexposed, but the K-5 being what it is, you can pull back the images in RAW without any issue...
Posted by Offertonhatter on 17/10/2012 - 21:10
Metz 58-AF 2 - A cautionary tail
I had a problem with the locking pin on the flash failing and effectively locking the flash to the camera hot shoe – the tab just above the front of the locking ring had broken off so the locking ring could not raise the pin. To remove the flash I had to ease up the pin with a jewellers screwdrive...
Posted by Dave_Evanson on 02/11/2012 - 13:38
Tips for using new 360 flash with baby ( 8 months)
Thanks guys. I had picked up on Stofen and the catchlight panel from Matt Matics excellent piece and have been investigating so it's good to know others back that up and that I don't need to rush out and buy the Omni straight away. I will try with the catchlight this time and then maybe get the ...
Posted by Eastridge on 20/11/2012 - 16:48
Metz 48 AF1 and K-30
Have you checked the Metz site for new firmware? seen someone with the same problem a while back in a discussion in another place, they contacted Metz , and they replied back saying were working on a new firmware update for the K30......this was a couple months ago so it might be up now.
Posted by Mal on 23/11/2012 - 20:24
Metzz 58 problem
Mine keeps showing a message on the display saying "battery pack"No idea why or what has brought this on. It starts up as normal but as soon as you fire it this message appears and I cant get back into the display unless I turn it off and on again??? any ideas?
Posted by 08tiger on 24/11/2012 - 09:40
Type of lighting needed??
Hi All Just finishing off a DIY Lightbox that i have made .Its the box type with a light either side shining in through the tissue paper covered holes in the box sides , would it be best to use Halogen bulbs , and what power rating would be best to start with please. Using a K-r with a Sigma ...
Posted by tickover on 25/11/2012 - 15:51
Does flash illumination vary?
Pentax lenses don't focus properly under tungsten and the lights usually get too hot for gels and they cost about £6 each. It's also hot for the model. Flash is a better bet, check the exposure regularly with a cordless flash meter. -
Posted by Algernon on 31/12/2012 - 08:12
ME Super and AF Flash
I have read the instruction manuals for both the camera and the flash but am still struggling and wonder if someone can advise me? I am not seeking to use the flash in manual mode but instead probably using green but perhaps red. I think I am being told that if I use green I should set my...
Posted by Snapper_UK on 04/01/2013 - 20:22
ME Super and AF Flash
The auto function of a flashgun relies on knowing that a particular aperture is set. Then the flashgun can measure the light received from the subject and cut off the flash when enough has been received. If you are outside the specified range or wish to use a different aperture then it's back to ...
Posted by johnriley on 06/01/2013 - 01:07
Metz or Pentax
I generally use my flash in manual mode and the focus distances are still shown. If you use manual mode on camera and pttl on the flash e flash should sort out e correct flash exposure, however in real life I found it erratic and tended to make the images dark so some compensation was needed. I f...
Posted by cabstar on 09/01/2013 - 20:17
Pentax AG 360 FGZ II
Ken, It works a bit like this: * Body takes ambient light reading * Body instructs the flash to issue a low-power pre-flash * Body uses internal light meter to read the effect of the pre-flash * Body calculates required flash power ratio * Body flips mirror up * Body issues flash command (w...
Posted by MattMatic on 11/01/2013 - 13:50
