Metz update 30-12-2009
Posted 05/01/2010 - 18:18
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Thanks for posting.
I have just flashed my 58 AF-1, was a very easy affair.
I have just flashed my 58 AF-1, was a very easy affair.
Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Posted 05/01/2010 - 18:24
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I don't have it so do you notice any noticeable differences?
By reading it they might have solved the wireless problem there was if the flash was the master flash, but I might read that wrong.
By reading it they might have solved the wireless problem there was if the flash was the master flash, but I might read that wrong.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 05/01/2010 - 19:11
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With firmware 1.0 it worked like this:
If the Metz was set as wireless master it used the secondary reflector for communication with the wireless slave flashes.
With firmware 1.1 it uses the main reflector for communication purposes.
I will test this to see if it is really the case
If the Metz was set as wireless master it used the secondary reflector for communication with the wireless slave flashes.
With firmware 1.1 it uses the main reflector for communication purposes.
I will test this to see if it is really the case
Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Posted 05/01/2010 - 19:16
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I believe there were some problem with HSS with wireless, aint sure though.
Hopefully this has solved all the problems that.
Hopefully this has solved all the problems that.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 08/01/2010 - 21:12
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OK - taking the courage to do this since I have a friend staying with me today.
Does anyone know if there is a Mac version for this ?
Does anyone know if there is a Mac version for this ?
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 09/01/2010 - 21:42
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Just ran the update on my 48 ran through without a hitch... Now to find time to see if it's made the already reliable Flash better!
Pentax K10d; Metz mecablitz 48 AF-1; Pentax A 50mm F2; Pentax 18-55mm DAII; Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-5.6; Koboron 24-70mm F3.5-4.8. Pentax MZ-7, Zenit 35mm
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Posted 09/01/2010 - 22:00
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Thanks for the 'heads up' Stefan.
Will have to get the instruction manual out now to see how to do it
Will have to get the instruction manual out now to see how to do it
Hyram
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Bodies: K20D (2), K10D, Super A, ME Super, Auto 110 SLR, X70, Optio P70
Pentax Glass: DA* 300, DA* 60-250, DA* 50-135, DA* 16-50, DA 70 Ltd, FA 31 Ltd, DA 35 Ltd, DA 18-55 (2), DA 12-24, DA 10-17, M 200, A 35-70, M 40, M 28, Converter-A 2X-S, 1.4X-S, AF 1.7, Pentax-110 50, Pentax-110 24
Other Glass: Sigma 105 macro, Sigma-A APO 75-300
Flash: Metz 58 AF-1 P, Pentax AF160FC ringflash, Pentax AF280T
Posted 09/01/2010 - 22:11
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Hyram, help (Instruction of installation) is at the bottom of the page
Angela, yes mac is a problem.
They said they are busy with a MAC version but no luck now
You need to have windows, hopefully you have a friend with that are else you might be able to find some help in a shop that supports Metz.
Angela, yes mac is a problem.
They said they are busy with a MAC version but no luck now
You need to have windows, hopefully you have a friend with that are else you might be able to find some help in a shop that supports Metz.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 09/01/2010 - 22:44
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Fortunately I have an elderly PC laptop for my daughter to use for work when she visits.
I was appalled to see no Mac Version and frankly for a non PC person this was not easy to do .
However it's done - so I hope I won't have to do another one for a looooooooooooong time
I was appalled to see no Mac Version and frankly for a non PC person this was not easy to do .
However it's done - so I hope I won't have to do another one for a looooooooooooong time
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 10/01/2010 - 10:32
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Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Posted 11/01/2010 - 00:28
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golfdiesel wrote:
I have just flashed my 58 AF-1, was a very easy affair.
Well I should hope so! I have just flashed my 58 AF-1, was a very easy affair.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 11/01/2010 - 05:40
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You never know how easy the process of flashing a device is. I have seen enough devices which had to be in a special flashing mode. This flashing mode usually consisted of needing three hands to push a load of buttons while turning the device on and pressing the mousebutton at the same time
Camera:K20D|Ist*DS|Spotmatic II|MZ-10
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Pentax Lenses: DA16-45|DA50-200|50A 1.7
Tamron Lenses: 28-200
Takumar Lenses: SMC 55 1.8
Sigma Lenses: EX DG 50-500 'Bigma'|EX 50mm Macro
Flashes: Metz 58 AF-1|Samsung SEF-36PZF|Pentax AF-220T
Posted 11/01/2010 - 13:07
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Sorry, that was me trying to be funny.
Dan
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
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K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ