Matt Matic's Pentax dSLR Flash Guide

MattMatic · 2009-01-06T13:25:15+0000

Hi all, Just a note to say that I'm getting to the end of the text for the dSLR Flash Guide :D Unfortunately, it's not looking as though my health and time restraints will let me fill this document with images :( So, I thought I'd send out this 'feeler' to see what the current mood is... The document will be provided as a PDF. It's currently 28 pages long (including 3 pages of cover & contents). Main topics are: * Flash Modes Explained (M, A, TTL, P-TTL, Wireless P-TTL) * Flash Compatibility with Pentax dSLRs * Situations: - Function or Party - Play or Concert - Portrait with a black background - Portrait with a white background - Daylight fill-in flash (P-TTL and A mode) * Problem situations * Light modifiers * Pentax AF360/540 flashguns (modes and tricks) * Metz 50MZ5 * Lastly some info on useful custom functions for K20D/K10D, *ist-DS, and *ist-D I was thinking of making this payable via PayPal (with a link from my www.mattmatic.co.uk website). Given that there are no images, I was thinking of £4.95 (although larger donations would be acceptable of course :P) I'm open to suggestions of anything I've missed. Now some of the information is probably already known by you all, but there should be a few gems of information contained in the PDF ;) Let me know :D Matt

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MattMatic MattMatic

5870 posts
24 years
Sussex,
UK

Posted 07/01/2009 - 14:01 Link

Thanks Stefan, Ali, Terry & Mac
Terry - appreciate the correction I am fully aware that illustrations will enhance the ebook... however, it would never have been available otherwise
Hopefully you'll all find it easy enough to read and follow that illustrations would be just "the icing on the cake", rather than a missing necessity

Let me know your thoughts when you've read it!!
Matt

http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
(For gallery, tips and links)

ttk ttk

2227 posts
17 years

Posted 07/01/2009 - 14:42 Link

Ordered,
Thanks Matt.

Tel,

ttk ttk

2227 posts
17 years

Posted 07/01/2009 - 16:26 Link

ttk wrote:
Ordered,
Thanks Matt.

Had a quick read, and good reading to this will be very helpful.

Thanks again Matt

Tel,

Mac Mac

744 posts
19 years
Montreal,
Quebec,
Canada

Posted 07/01/2009 - 19:50 Link

Matt!

Got it!

Am about 1/2 way through reading it and already I want to thank you for de-mystifying so much.

I go back to flash bulbs and guide numbers, so your references to the good old days were very welcome - and comforting!

I'm so glad you did this!

Thanks very much!

Mac from Montreal

SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.

MattMatic MattMatic

5870 posts
24 years
Sussex,
UK

Posted 07/01/2009 - 20:02 Link

Thanks Terry.
Mac - glad it's making sense

It'll be interesting to see if your images improve
Matt

http://www.mattmatic.co.uk
(For gallery, tips and links)

Father Ted Father Ted

2562 posts
18 years
Wirral

Posted 07/01/2009 - 22:19 Link

Another order for you Matt

Take your time in sending it, worry about your health first

Getting there! Thanks to you guys

Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.

Mike Pearson Mike Pearson

175 posts
20 years
Hamilton,
Ontario

Posted 08/01/2009 - 04:44 Link

Mac,

Ordered last night - arrived today - superb service.

Had a quick look before I had to go out and it looks excellent.

Thanks and get well soon.

Mike

Clarky Clarky

3125 posts
19 years
Sydney Australia

Posted 08/01/2009 - 05:16 Link

Thanks Matt, just ordered one.

Sorry to hear you haven't been well, Hope you are feeling better.

Perhaps a trip to the lucky country is what you need, the sun and surf will do you good.

Reuben0 Reuben0

360 posts
20 years
Devon,
UK

Posted 08/01/2009 - 12:50 Link

Got mine as well now thanks.

Get better soon

R

Father Ted Father Ted

2562 posts
18 years
Wirral

Posted 08/01/2009 - 15:50 Link

Got mine too. Sat here in work reading it...hope the boss doesn't look over

Thanks Matt, it looks really useful

Getting there! Thanks to you guys

Pentax K3ii, Pentax K10d, Kit lens ( 18-55mm ), 50mm f1.7 lens, Tamron 70-300mm lens, Prinzflex 70-162 manual lens, Various old flashes.

HowardJ HowardJ

454 posts
19 years
Cheshire

Posted 08/01/2009 - 15:55 Link

Mine arrived this morning - thanks. Not had a chance to read it yet - I'm sure it will be very illuminating.

Best of luck with your health problem(s), hope it's not serious.

Howard

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