Hi

To get me going and for budgetary reasons, I've bought some cheap radio triggers which work with the Metz and the 'new' flash, which is a Vivitar 285. These only work with the camera in flash sync speed mode, but that's ok for now, I can adjust the output on each of the flashes manually.

I can see the advantage of a compatible setup which would allow TTL or perhaps TTL HSS, and controlling output from the camera sounds like a great idea. One day....

Thanks again for your advice.

Happy snapping.

Thanks for getting back to me, I appreciate it.

I currently have 1 radio transmitter with a single receiver.

I intend fitting the receiver to the Metz and firing it using the camera mounted transmitter. My original thought was to use the 'new' (cheap and second hand) flash as a slave operated optically, but am coming round to the idea that I need to buy more receivers and fire both flashes wirelessly. The 'new' flash will have manual adjustment to vary the output.

Does that make any more sense?

Thanks

Hi

Having done a class at a local studio, I'm now inspired to get into 'studio' lighting using off camera flashes. I've picked up a soft box, brolly and stand and am hunting for a decent second hand background support system.

I have a K5 iiS and a Metz 52af1 and 1 radio trigger.

Am I right in thinking that for my 2nd flash I can use any flash (not necessarily a Pentax compatible one) as long as it operates in slave mode? I understand the line of sight restrictions.

Grateful for any advice and guidance.

Thanks

Ian

Lens received by brigOdon, in excellent condition as described, well packed and promptly delivered. Hope I get a chance to play with it this weekend.

Thanks Don.

Ian

Apologies - my last in error - right message on the wrong thread.

No, I don't think he has!

PM sent

Hi Paul,

I've sent a PM re the lens.

Cheers

Ian

Right enough Carl, seems they have one in stock. I called into the shop the other day and was told they didn't carry the K5 and it was only available on 'special order', whatever that is. Might just pop in past tomorrow.

Thanks

Hi,
I'm thinking about moving up to a DSLR (have used film SLRs) and the K5 is a serious option. I've used a friend's Nikon d7000, and handled a Canon 7d in the local Jessops, but they don't stock the K5. It seems the nearest stockists are in Glasgow and Beauly, both quite a drive away, and I'm reluctant to part with my hard earned without having at least held the Pentax.
So if there are any K5 owners in the Aberdeen area who would like to show me their camera in return for a coffee or a beer, let me know.
Ta
Ian