K7 & Metz 58 - sync cable?
Posted 20/12/2011 - 17:36
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Bought one of these from 7dayshop last week. Arrived on Monday and have been having a play with it today. So far, all positives; seems well engineered and synchs perfectly between my K5 and AF360FGZ. Really can't go wrong for 8 quid.
Adrian
Adrian
Posted 21/12/2011 - 01:09
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AdrianP wrote:
Bought one of these from 7dayshop last week. Arrived on Monday and have been having a play with it today. So far, all positives; seems well engineered and synchs perfectly between my K5 and AF360FGZ. Really can't go wrong for 8 quid.
Adrian
good to know - I brought it yesterday so might turn up in a few weeks Bought one of these from 7dayshop last week. Arrived on Monday and have been having a play with it today. So far, all positives; seems well engineered and synchs perfectly between my K5 and AF360FGZ. Really can't go wrong for 8 quid.
Adrian
looks like the part that fixes to the flash gun has the option of being screwed onto a light stand so I might not have to buy another part just to fix it to the camera bracket.. fingers crossed
Bodies: (digital) K7, Analogue: P30n
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Posted 21/12/2011 - 09:23
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looks like the part that fixes to the flash gun has the option of being screwed onto a light stand so I might not have to buy another part just to fix it to the camera bracket.. fingers crossed
Yes, the part that fixes to the flashgun has a flash shoe and a female tripod mounting screw underneath so you could mount it either on a tripod or something that has a hot shoe mount like a flash grip. looks like the part that fixes to the flash gun has the option of being screwed onto a light stand so I might not have to buy another part just to fix it to the camera bracket.. fingers crossed
Adrian
Posted 24/12/2011 - 01:42
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Got the cable today but it doesn't work!
I tried the flash on the camera and it works fine as usual but add the cable and no flash - do you think it's because it's a Metz 58 or I just managed to get a dud?
quick delivery though as I was expecting it to be late because of xmas.
I tried the flash on the camera and it works fine as usual but add the cable and no flash - do you think it's because it's a Metz 58 or I just managed to get a dud?
quick delivery though as I was expecting it to be late because of xmas.
Bodies: (digital) K7, Analogue: P30n
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Posted 24/12/2011 - 02:00 - Helpful Comment
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maybe you need to update the Firmware.
k-5, K-5ii,60-250 f4, 50 f1.4 af,17-70 f4, 100mm macro wr,siggy 10-20 siggy 100-300f4
Posted 24/12/2011 - 02:11
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ah.. didn't think of that - I don't think the K7 has any updates but I'll check the flash gun... thanks
Bodies: (digital) K7, Analogue: P30n
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Posted 24/12/2011 - 02:54
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Posted 24/12/2011 - 06:27
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I've downloaded the update for the flash - I just need to track down the usb cable for it and then I'll try again.
Bodies: (digital) K7, Analogue: P30n
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Posted 24/12/2011 - 07:20 - Helpful Comment
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Make sure
that you have fully charged or brand new batteries in the flash b4 you update the firmware....
that you have fully charged or brand new batteries in the flash b4 you update the firmware....
k-5, K-5ii,60-250 f4, 50 f1.4 af,17-70 f4, 100mm macro wr,siggy 10-20 siggy 100-300f4
Posted 21/01/2012 - 00:21
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oops - forgot to update... I loaded up the firmware and it now works perfectly so thanks everyone.
I really didn't think of updating the flash as I looked for the camera but not the flash.
appreciate the help
I really didn't think of updating the flash as I looked for the camera but not the flash.
appreciate the help
Bodies: (digital) K7, Analogue: P30n
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)
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I recently ordered what I thought was a sync cable between the K7 and Metz 58 AF-1 flash gun but it was for the flash gun battery pack (which I don't have!!) lol
so instead of confusing myself I thought I'd ask on here with people that are for more knowledgeable than me
Do I need a special kind of sync cable or is there compatibility issues so need a certain type?
is this any good?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxim-Flash-Olympus-Pentax-Supplies/dp/B003C21Y80/ref=pd_cp_ce_3
my recent purchases have been going wrong - I brought a bracket that didn't come with a flash gun holder so I need to find one of those too
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-custom-brackets-cb-digital-s/p1026871
I wish I waited and got the folding one... oh well... any suggestions or help on the sync cable would be great!
Thank you
Lenny
Lenses: DA 35mm f2.4, DA 18-.55mm zoom, 28-80mm,
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1
(shh... but I also have a Canon 500D but I only use this for stop motion!)