K3II Hotshoe Flash + Wireless
Posted 27/12/2015 - 23:57
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No, it won't. A pop-up flash would have been good for that ... Assuming you want optical wireless P-TTL triggering then you have to use another full featured flashgun .... Like the AF-360FGZ .
There are a number of third party alternatives that act as wireless triggers, some Metz and Sigma models for example. The 'P-TTL matt.dm' website lists all the features and compatibilities so you can be sure. You may find it more economic to use your AF-360 on the camera as trigger and get a cheaper one that acts as slave only .... The Metz 58AF1 I think does this.
The other approach is a manual system with radio triggers, but without the exposure automation and features like HSS, 2nd curtain sync, range display etc that are part of dedicated system flash.
There are a number of third party alternatives that act as wireless triggers, some Metz and Sigma models for example. The 'P-TTL matt.dm' website lists all the features and compatibilities so you can be sure. You may find it more economic to use your AF-360 on the camera as trigger and get a cheaper one that acts as slave only .... The Metz 58AF1 I think does this.
The other approach is a manual system with radio triggers, but without the exposure automation and features like HSS, 2nd curtain sync, range display etc that are part of dedicated system flash.
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 28/12/2015 - 08:50
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Wot he Said
Posted 28/12/2015 - 12:41
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Why not use the K-5IIs for taking photos that require triggering your slave flashes, so that you can use the pop-up as a wireless trigger? You already have that, so there wouldn't be any additional outlay.
K-3II - HD DA20-40 Limited, HD DA55-300PLM, SMC DA10-17 Fishy, AF201FG Flashy
Posted 28/12/2015 - 23:05
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Now that just seems like too simple a solution ! There must be some glaring flaw with it ...
I know, I know ! .... He is actually wanting to take some beautifully lit, dual off -camera flash shots .... OF his K5IIs
I know, I know ! .... He is actually wanting to take some beautifully lit, dual off -camera flash shots .... OF his K5IIs
My Guides to the Pentax Digital Camera Flash Lighting System : Download here from the PentaxForums Homepage Article .... link
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 30/12/2015 - 13:54
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McGregNi wrote:
I know, I know ! .... He is actually wanting to take some beautifully lit, dual off -camera flash shots .... OF his K5IIs
How did you guess?I know, I know ! .... He is actually wanting to take some beautifully lit, dual off -camera flash shots .... OF his K5IIs
I just building up my studio/event/wedding kit, thinking about using two cameras with the same two off camera flashes.
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Would the AF201 do the trick?
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Film: Mamiya C330 Medium Format, Pentax Super ME.