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Back to School, Back to 3 Lights
Hi Stuart, the wide angle panel on the flash spreads the light over the angle of view of around 13mm (generally), so on aps-c around 20mm FF equivalent. So this is still sending most of the light directly forwards..... Imagine a 20mm lens inside the softbox, it still wouldn't "see" the whole inside ...
Posted by McGregNi on 10/09/2018 - 17:17
Back to School, Back to 3 Lights
I am impressed with Cactus. For what is obviously a tiny company I think they provide very good service. Yes, and the level of direct user engagement they have on their forum is excellent. They have come through with so many improvements and fixes in response to user feedback. I just hope they c...
Posted by McGregNi on 11/09/2018 - 17:28
Third photoshoot
Long time since last time I have been here. How are things? It seems that Pentax world is slowing down and falling behind, but I am still an happy user. I want to share one photo from my third photoshoot in my studio. Learned a lot of stuff so far, much more to figure out. I am much more confi...
Posted by sebas77 on 22/09/2018 - 13:15
Third photoshoot
regarding the back-focus shall I live with the liveview then?
Posted by sebas77 on 22/09/2018 - 17:10
Third photoshoot
regarding the back-focus shall I live with the liveview then? When you say the BF is not fixable. Is that because the camera does not recognise the lens, or because you have tried the +10 adjustment and it is not enough? If the former you can use a Global AF-FA which will apply to any lens mounte...
Posted by pschlute on 22/09/2018 - 18:44
Older Flashguns.
Good morning Peter. Yes I'm fine thanks. I had to go out last night for a couple of hours. I'm going to charge up my NI-MH C cells today and give that a try. If that doesn't work then does anybody know where I can get the two guns fixed. (New capacitors) or whatever it takes. I'll be back later tod...
Posted by vic cross on 27/11/2018 - 08:05
Older Flashguns.
I second that! Flashes are clearly the least of your worries Vic, but no doubt having something more fun to focus on is a good thing, and that course sounds like a good idea. I hope you will wow them all with the legacy Pentax gear! Here's hoping for a healthier 2019 for you both.
Posted by McGregNi on 27/11/2018 - 14:03
Older Flashguns.
Well Vic, your post made me think I'd best check my older guns. Fortunately all OK. So whilst checking the AF400 kit I thought I'd have a look at the guts of the TR power pack (as you do when it's persistent precipitation outside). Designed for six 'C" size dry cells, typically alkaline, the bulk...
Posted by K10D on 01/12/2018 - 12:26
Metz 45 CL-4 & Pentax KP
The Metz 45 series was the pinnacle of hammerhead flash back in film days, very few manufacturers could match the power or design - I used the basic 45 CT-1 on many a wedding with the bounce board to diffuse the flash. Good to see you're still getting use out of a good old flash :wink:
Posted by LennyBloke on 18/04/2019 - 19:30
Indoor Exposure Mixing
A flash failing to fire for one shot gave me the idea to show this example: How the ambient and flash exposures are independent, and how powerful a single on-camera flash can be in controlling extreme contrast indoors .... The scenario was a bit of birthday cake baking, with bright sunshine s...
Posted by McGregNi on 08/01/2019 - 01:49
Rim-lighting attempt with Rio
An attempt at a different style of portrait using rim-lighting. I used a reflector lamp facing him at the 2 o'clock position. A weak umbrella at 4 o'clock position as fill, and a snoot high up at the 10 o'clock position as a hair light. i am thinking he may need a bit more illumination on his...
Posted by pschlute on 23/03/2019 - 16:16
Rim-lighting attempt with Rio
Thanks Chris. I will try with a bit more fill power for the umbrella which will light his facing profile a bit more and a reflector for the back.
Posted by pschlute on 23/03/2019 - 17:32
Flash query
have no idea what the others are saying here... on the Pentax k3 you push the flash button on the back dial of the camera body, then hit "Trailing curtain sync" option and the body fires trailing curtain synch. did they remove that option on the k1? (the k3 has built in flash so maybe they took the ...
Posted by Don on 28/11/2019 - 19:23
Flash query
on the Pentax k3 you push the flash button on the back dial of the camera body, then hit "Trailing curtain sync" option and the body fires trailing curtain synch. did they remove that option on the k1? (the k3 has built in flash so maybe they took the feature out on the k1?)........ Yes that option ...
Posted by DaveKitson on 28/11/2019 - 20:11
Flash query
have no idea what the others are saying here... on the Pentax k3 you push the flash button on the back dial of the camera body, then hit "Trailing curtain sync" option and the body fires trailing curtain synch I do have an idea of what I (the others) are saying here because I use a K-1 with flash al...
Posted by pschlute on 28/11/2019 - 20:23
Flash query
on the Pentax k3 you push the flash button on the back dial of the camera body, then hit "Trailing curtain sync" option and the body fires trailing curtain synch. did they remove that option on the k1? (the k3 has built in flash so maybe they took the feature out on the k1?)........ Yes that option ...
Posted by Don on 29/11/2019 - 14:52
Does anyone have a broken AF-360FGZ for parts?
I do a lot of nightclub photography for Licklist, and unfortunately one of the occupational hazards is having drunk teenagers try to grab at my camera, often by the flashgun. As a result, the hotshoe on my AF-360FGZ has been broken and glued back together several times, until it has finally reached ...
Posted by cliffsmith23 on 31/12/2019 - 16:08
Using flash in live view
I always use a long exposure and a reflector, if necessary, for these shots. I'm curious how yours is so dark you can't see flowers? You don't get the 'clinical' look with natural lighting. If it's not a completely still day I need a fast speed to prevent blur and a smallish aperture for depth of fi...
Posted by RobL on 28/02/2020 - 08:27
Using flash in live view
Sounds like you need a right-angle finder. I've used one for years (on K20D then K3) and wouldn't be without it. It isn't the answer to everything, there are still some positions where you wish you had a 45 degree finder or infinitely flexible back and neck, but it's a very useful thing to have. £39...
Posted by Lubbyman on 28/02/2020 - 09:34
Using flash in live view
Sounds like you need a right-angle finder. I've used one for years (on K20D then K3) and wouldn't be without it. It isn't the answer to everything, there are still some positions where you wish you had a 45 degree finder or infinitely flexible back and neck, but it's a very useful thing to have. £39...
Posted by LennyBloke on 28/02/2020 - 10:51
