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Af 360 fgz help
Flash power settings depend on the operating mode ... If you are using P-TTL auto-flash exposure mode, then it is the flash system itself that determines the actual flash power that is discharged for each shot. This is based on calculations made instantly from the pre-flash light reflected back to t...
Posted by McGregNi on 18/04/2015 - 06:08
Af 360 fgz help
I have had this flash for two years or more, buying it whilst enroute in Asia and having had a Metz "lifted" and whilst a have had consistently good results i have basically only used it in auto mode. It seems "much ado about nothing" given what appears to be a "user hostlie" interface with hos...
Posted by Daronl on 18/04/2015 - 09:41
Af 360 fgz help
:) Thanks Daroni, very kind of you .... perhaps I could make my post even more excellent by correcting a mistake to start with ! I said that the flash compensation range was -2 to +1 stops .... in fact on the flash guns this is -3 to +1 stops. The -2 limit applies to the on-camera flash compensation...
Posted by McGregNi on 18/04/2015 - 09:54
Af 360 fgz help
Thanks Nigel. That's a very comprehensive explanation. I knew you were the go to guy for flash questions (flash man) :D I generally use the camera in manual mode, and there have been occasions where I would have liked a little fill light but couldn't work out why I was getting so much flash. I co...
Posted by derek897 on 18/04/2015 - 10:45
Af 360 fgz help
Flash Man ?? :):mrgreen: Sounds like the latest superhero! Well, I love to use Pentax flash and I find it a great system. There's a great deal of experience out here on the forum of course ... I just aim to try and express things in a practical way thats digestable. The issue you mention with sh...
Posted by McGregNi on 18/04/2015 - 11:58
Af 360 fgz help
:) Thanks Daroni, very kind of you .... perhaps I could make my post even more excellent by correcting a mistake to start with ! I said that the flash compensation range was -2 to +1 stops .... in fact on the flash guns this is -3 to +1 stops. The -2 limit applies to the on-camera flash compensation...
Posted by smudge on 18/04/2015 - 13:04
A Quick Guide to the Pentax AF360/540-FGZ II
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! Glad its helpful. Diffusers need a bit of trial and error, and it can be hard to find a proper listing of compatable flashes from the manufacturers. Good luck looking for something, and let us know here when you find something that fits well. Diffusers will...
Posted by McGregNi on 02/05/2015 - 18:45
New AF-540FGZ II WR - Key Impressions
I'm the lucky owner now of this new flash from Pentax, in addition to my older Mk1 version. They make a great pairing, and here I want to list some key distinctions and improvements over the older models, by way of comparison and to help anyone tossing up a buying choice. Needless to say you'll se...
Posted by McGregNi on 05/09/2015 - 20:53
Portraits with P-TTL Wireless Ratios
As the proud owner of 2 Pentax AF-540FGZ flashes (Mk I & II), plus the built-in flash unit on my K7, I am a committed user of 'system dedicated automatic flash' for multiple light wireless photography. I really enjoy working with P-TTL automatic exposure control and the flexibility it offers. Radio...
Posted by McGregNi on 15/12/2015 - 00:50
Using AF-540 FGZ flash for an event tomorrow- a few questions
HI, I've been practising with my flash at home, have to photograph a gathering in a hotel tomorrow- mode P-TTL Format leading curtain sync (the green one) exposure -.5 Modeling- Auto zoom- would this be the recommended setting? Flash will be aiming at about 160 degrees, no difuser. Camer...
Posted by dinneenp on 27/12/2015 - 22:02
Using AF-540 FGZ flash for an event tomorrow- a few questions
Thanks for all the help, in the end I shot in shutter priority or manual and the recycling time was impressively quick (hotel with low-ish ceilings. Some photos are a bit washed out due to the flash. I'm buying LR this week and someone recommended "to pull the highlights back a little, and maybe a...
Posted by dinneenp on 05/01/2016 - 13:24
Indoor Events, Mixed Lighting Techniques
We occasionally see requests for advice on photographing indoors and the settings to use for flash when working with mixed lighting, for example natural window light and artificial lights alongside the flash. I had the chance to try out some of this recently at a family pub lunch outing, so I thoug...
Posted by McGregNi on 27/01/2016 - 00:45
New AF360FGZ problem
It was new last November and has only been used a couple of times, I did think it was the batteries but they've been fully charged and it made no difference, and the recharge times are fast when using the test button to fire. Oddly enough I tried it just after posting and lo and behold it worked...
Posted by fatspider on 04/02/2016 - 19:49
New AF360FGZ problem
One other thing that might be causing confusion .... In any automatic camera exposure mode (P, Av, Tv etc) the flash must operate in P-TTL mode, and it will keep flicking back to P-TTL whenever you half-press the shutter. If you set manual camera exposure mode then you should be able to cycle relia...
Posted by McGregNi on 04/02/2016 - 21:18
Newbie Seeks Advice
Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it. I currently have 1 radio transmitter with a single receiver. I intend fitting the receiver to the Metz and firing it using the camera mounted transmitter. My original thought was to use the 'new' (cheap and second hand) flash as a slave operated...
Posted by brigOdon on 09/02/2016 - 18:41
K1 Sync Speed
People have wanted a shorter time, and it's never been clear exactly what's holding it back. It must have things to do with the shutter mechanism and tolerances. Obviously the K-1 has a completely different shutter than the aps-c models so its perhaps not unexpected that a different x-sync would now...
Posted by McGregNi on 15/04/2016 - 11:10
P-TTL settings for flash
Rob, in automatic modes with flash the camera is aiming, where possible, to balance the flash brightness with the ambient (background) exposure. It tries to do this with the secondary aim of providing an exposure time that allows steady handholding. To do this it works within some quite severe con...
Posted by McGregNi on 10/05/2016 - 21:20
Off Camera flash K-1
I only ever used it with flash in manual mode as an auto, it tends to overexpose quite a bit. Currently on holidays so can't check but happy to test when I get back home in 10 days.
Posted by Mag07 on 28/07/2016 - 19:39
How use my "new" AF-540FGZ I ?
Here's some bedtime reading for you .... :D. :wink: http://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photo-articles/pentax-p-ttl-flash-guide-updated.html (or use the link below my post ) ... Have a good look through and please come back with any questions .
Posted by McGregNi on 16/06/2016 - 16:00
hss and manual lens
Joe, the problem is the Manual focus lens ..... HSS is a subset of P-TTL, and P-TTL requires autofocus lenses. Now, that's my 'official' statement. :lol: but. .... You might find it worth trying with an A series lens, set to the A position .... This might work ok :wink:
Posted by McGregNi on 26/09/2016 - 18:57
