Using flash on K100D super
Posted 18/11/2008 - 14:08
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On the K100D there is an item under the Record Mode menu called Flash exposure compensation, where the flash can be adjusted from -2 to +1 EV. I assume the K100D Super has the same settings.
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 18/11/2008 - 14:35
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Try a home made diffuser, plastic from a milk bottle or something, or even kitchen tissue works to a degree Or try something that's not as translucent and bounce the light.
Mick
Mick
K10D,K100D Super.
Posted 18/11/2008 - 15:08
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thank you terry, there is compensation values, did not think that would lessen intesity of falsh though! I'll change that.
regards,
mushmagic
regards,
mushmagic
Posted 18/11/2008 - 15:10
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hi serendipity, may seem a silly question but how can you bounce the flash without moving the camera? should I have mentioned its the on board flash?!
many thanks,
mushmagic
many thanks,
mushmagic
Posted 18/11/2008 - 15:15
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Sounds like you are flashing at full power, try adjusting the apature which will control flash output with respect to distance to subject.
It works something like this (I think) - if your flash is rated 11m at F5.6 and ISO100, then if the subject distance is 5m you should use F8 at 100ISO. Anyway, hope you get what I mean. I have assumed you are using the pop-up flash here.
It works something like this (I think) - if your flash is rated 11m at F5.6 and ISO100, then if the subject distance is 5m you should use F8 at 100ISO. Anyway, hope you get what I mean. I have assumed you are using the pop-up flash here.
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Posted 18/11/2008 - 16:01
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mushmagic wrote:
hi serendipity, may seem a silly question but how can you bounce the flash without moving the camera? should I have mentioned its the on board flash?!
many thanks,
mushmagic
You will have to fix, (temporary) or hold the piece of plastic (if this is what you use) at a angle in front of the built in flash. Then click awayhi serendipity, may seem a silly question but how can you bounce the flash without moving the camera? should I have mentioned its the on board flash?!
many thanks,
mushmagic
You will have to experiment with different opacities and different angles, until you get your desired effect. Try it with a sheet of A4 paper ( two,three,or four thickness, depending on desired opacity and amount of bounce required)) then fold them in half or thirds for varying results Hope this makes sense
Mick
K10D,K100D Super.
Posted 18/11/2008 - 16:35
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beakynet wrote:
Sounds like you are flashing at full power, try adjusting the apature which will control flash output with respect to distance to subject.
It works something like this (I think) - if your flash is rated 11m at F5.6 and ISO100, then if the subject distance is 5m you should use F8 at 100ISO. Anyway, hope you get what I mean. I have assumed you are using the pop-up flash here.
ah, got it, just close down my aperture.Sounds like you are flashing at full power, try adjusting the apature which will control flash output with respect to distance to subject.
It works something like this (I think) - if your flash is rated 11m at F5.6 and ISO100, then if the subject distance is 5m you should use F8 at 100ISO. Anyway, hope you get what I mean. I have assumed you are using the pop-up flash here.
thanks, mushmagic
Posted 18/11/2008 - 16:37
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serendipity wrote:
You will have to experiment with different opacities and different angles, until you get your desired effect. Try it with a sheet of A4 paper ( two,three,or four thickness, depending on desired opacity and amount of bounce required)) then fold them in half or thirds for varying results Hope this makes sense
Mick
yip, does make sense now!mushmagic wrote:
hi serendipity, may seem a silly question but how can you bounce the flash without moving the camera? should I have mentioned its the on board flash?!
many thanks,
mushmagic
You will have to fix, (temporary) or hold the piece of plastic (if this is what you use) at a angle in front of the built in flash. Then click awayhi serendipity, may seem a silly question but how can you bounce the flash without moving the camera? should I have mentioned its the on board flash?!
many thanks,
mushmagic
You will have to experiment with different opacities and different angles, until you get your desired effect. Try it with a sheet of A4 paper ( two,three,or four thickness, depending on desired opacity and amount of bounce required)) then fold them in half or thirds for varying results Hope this makes sense
Mick
think i'd only use that method though for static shots.
many thanks, mushmagic
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Wales
Is there anyway to reduce the flash on this model? even using 'fill-in' burns everything out.
many thanks,
mushmagic.