Another flash question?
Posted 04/09/2007 - 09:52
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This is a cheap, simple, fairly low-power, Hanimex auto-flash, which will only work in manual mode on your camera.
Auto-flashes can be OK, but don't pay much for it. You'll have to use your on-camera flash to trigger it, or pay more money for an adapter and cable.
G
Auto-flashes can be OK, but don't pay much for it. You'll have to use your on-camera flash to trigger it, or pay more money for an adapter and cable.
G
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Posted 04/09/2007 - 10:20
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George when you say i will need to use my on camera flash to trigger it does that mean i will be firing both flashes at once??? thanks
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 04/09/2007 - 11:46
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First thing I noticed was that he hasn't named the manufacturer (unless I missed it). Secondly, if it's as good as he says, why is he selling it?
Personally, I wouldn't bother.
I made a hammerhead gun out of a Pentax hot shoe grip (which I modified) + bracket and I can put any flash unit on top, I've used AF500FTZ, aF360FGZ (wirelessly triggered) and a AF540FGZ (wireless or wired triggering).
Personally, I wouldn't bother.
I made a hammerhead gun out of a Pentax hot shoe grip (which I modified) + bracket and I can put any flash unit on top, I've used AF500FTZ, aF360FGZ (wirelessly triggered) and a AF540FGZ (wireless or wired triggering).
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 04/09/2007 - 11:57
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Thanks Mannesty i got the impression he was talkin it up and had my doubts.
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 04/09/2007 - 12:02
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George when you say i will need to use my on camera flash to trigger it does that mean i will be firing both flashes at once??? thanks
Yes.George when you say i will need to use my on camera flash to trigger it does that mean i will be firing both flashes at once??? thanks
Assuming it has a slave sensor, or you add one. The alternative, as I said, is a hotshoe-pc adapter and cable.
G
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19 years
Sydney Australia
I am thinking about bidding for this flash but would like to know if i am making the right choice. I have a couple of family functions coming up and im thinking this would be ideal?
The seller goes into a lot of detail about the the flash but unfortunatley most of what he says is completely over my head So if anyone can help me i would be most appreciative.
I intend using it on my K100D. Thanks
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|