Ring Flash Advice
Posted 12/09/2009 - 16:53
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I would suggest looking at the spec. sheets for each, then go and have a look at them for build quality etc.
I have the Pentax AF160FC ring flash and I can only say it produces excellent lighting. I've no knowledge of the other brands.
My only gripe with the Pentax flash is that they did not include any wireless capability so It can't be used to trigger other P-TTL flashes wirelessly and still retain full P-TTL functionality. I think this would be useful for studio work.
I have the Pentax AF160FC ring flash and I can only say it produces excellent lighting. I've no knowledge of the other brands.
My only gripe with the Pentax flash is that they did not include any wireless capability so It can't be used to trigger other P-TTL flashes wirelessly and still retain full P-TTL functionality. I think this would be useful for studio work.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 12/09/2009 - 17:06
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Unlike Mannesty, I'm not happy with all the p-ttl flash stuff, and prefer tobwork with manual.
So I'd say any decently built flash would do, but I like my old af 080c.....
here's a ringflash shot I made with mine:
(I'm a big believer in using the ringflash with other lighting for contrast control)
So I'd say any decently built flash would do, but I like my old af 080c.....
here's a ringflash shot I made with mine:
(I'm a big believer in using the ringflash with other lighting for contrast control)
Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.
Posted 12/09/2009 - 20:16
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Mannesty wrote:
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I have the Pentax AF160FC ring flash...............
Peter,.......
I have the Pentax AF160FC ring flash...............
Can you confirm which adaptor rings are supplied with the Pentax AF160C ?
There seems to be conflicting information on the internet on this point.
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 13/09/2009 - 15:01
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Hyram wrote:
Can you confirm which adaptor rings are supplied with the Pentax AF160C ?
There seems to be conflicting information on the internet on this point.
I got 4 screw on adapter rings with mine. 49mm, 52mm, 58mm, & 67mm.Mannesty wrote:
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I have the Pentax AF160FC ring flash...............
Peter,.......
I have the Pentax AF160FC ring flash...............
Can you confirm which adaptor rings are supplied with the Pentax AF160C ?
There seems to be conflicting information on the internet on this point.
You also get a bayonet adapter to fit the D-FA Macro lenses. It fits in place of the hood.
Hope that helps.
Peter E Smith - flickr Photostream
Posted 13/09/2009 - 15:10
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Peter,
Thank you and for the PM.
Having researched the subject more, I have become convinced that the Pentax ring flash is the one to go for.
Thank you and for the PM.
Having researched the subject more, I have become convinced that the Pentax ring flash is the one to go for.
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 18/09/2009 - 18:00
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Mannesty wrote:
Now ordered from SRS
Hyram wrote:
Peter,
Thank you and for the PM.
Having researched the subject more, I have become convinced that the Pentax ring flash is the one to go for.
Good choice. Enjoy it.Peter,
Thank you and for the PM.
Having researched the subject more, I have become convinced that the Pentax ring flash is the one to go for.
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 18/09/2009 - 23:18
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I agree with all Pete's comments, its an excellent flash.
I would have liked to be able to disconnect the flash head from the power supply, but the cable is fixed.
I would have liked to be able to disconnect the flash head from the power supply, but the cable is fixed.
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 18/09/2009 - 23:27
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Clarky wrote:
I would have liked to be able to disconnect the flash head from the power supply, but the cable is fixed.
I wouldn't have minded paying them ten times the amount that silliness saved them.I would have liked to be able to disconnect the flash head from the power supply, but the cable is fixed.
G
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Does anyone have any views on which might be best out of the Metz, Pentax, Sigma and Sunpak models that are currently on the market :
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