Off camera flash question
Posted 10/12/2016 - 21:56
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I know it's a bit late, but this little set-up works beautifully - it shows the Sync Cord F 5P (0.9 metres), Hot Shoe Adapter FG (on the camera) and the Off-Camera Adapter F.
The AF540FGZ can take the 5P cord into a socket on the side of the flash, but the AF360FGZ would need to use the Hot Shoe Adapter F. If you want to move the flash further from the camera there are 2 other cables, a 1.8 metre and a 3 metre version.
The AF540FGZ can take the 5P cord into a socket on the side of the flash, but the AF360FGZ would need to use the Hot Shoe Adapter F. If you want to move the flash further from the camera there are 2 other cables, a 1.8 metre and a 3 metre version.
LennyBloke
Posted 11/12/2016 - 12:36
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Thanks, nice to see that picture of the equipment connected
Am I right to assume that full P-TTL functions are retained when using the socket on the flash, just like with the hotshoe adaptor?
Am I right to assume that full P-TTL functions are retained when using the socket on the flash, just like with the hotshoe adaptor?
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Posted 11/12/2016 - 13:17
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I have one of these albeit the 7Dayshop version. work as it should but the curly cable is quite stiff, the adaptors are screw together so the cable could be replaced with as straight/longer piece if desired.
Personally speaking, and having had and used the so superior Nikon Creative stuff I stick to fully manual control of both the camera and the flash heads whether its in the studio or on location, for both I use a set of these in Nikon guise.
Personally speaking, and having had and used the so superior Nikon Creative stuff I stick to fully manual control of both the camera and the flash heads whether its in the studio or on location, for both I use a set of these in Nikon guise.
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Posted 11/12/2016 - 15:59
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McGregNi wrote:
Thanks, nice to see that picture of the equipment connected
Am I right to assume that full P-TTL functions are retained when using the socket on the flash, just like with the hotshoe adaptor?
Yes - I believe the full set of functions available are the same
Thanks, nice to see that picture of the equipment connected
Am I right to assume that full P-TTL functions are retained when using the socket on the flash, just like with the hotshoe adaptor?
LennyBloke
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I use a Lastolite cable like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lastolite-Nikon-Straight-TTL-Sync-Flash-Cable-Cord-3-M... but in Pentax fitting of course. Problem is I can't find anyone listing the Pentax fit at the moment. It works well (including PTTL) and I prefer the straight lead to the curly type because you actually get the stated length rather than some theoretical 'maximum length' which is usually about double that which can be comfortably reached by the curly lead. A short curly lead is neater if the flash unit is on a bracket though.
Edit: the cheap option is out of stock but there are probably others.