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Comment by bychan posted on Toby & HSS Vol.2 at 17/04/2017 - 17:49
Thanks redbusa99.
Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 04/04/2017 - 01:19
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Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 02/04/2017 - 23:35
Thanks Bill.
Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 02/04/2017 - 19:12
davidstorm wrote:
Fabulous images, these are some of the best I've seen where flash has been used to great effect. Very natural and balanced looking.
Regards
David
I think there's a fair amount of beginner's luck involved (the number of binned images far outnumber the keepers).Fabulous images, these are some of the best I've seen where flash has been used to great effect. Very natural and balanced looking.
Regards
David
Alas the fun has to stop, back to work on Monday following over a month away
Thanks for all the kind comments.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 01/04/2017 - 16:48
McGregNi wrote:
Yes, the Pentax flashes behave the same way, flicking automatically into and out of HS Sync mode as you cycle the shutter 'speed' up and down around the max-sync figure. So long as the sync mode is set to 'HS' this will occur, which is very handy in changing light (say the sun was coming and going behind the clouds) .... then you have to juggle the ambient exposure a bit, and the nice thing is you can leave the flash and sync mode to just get on with it.
I'm not sure if Metz flashes are different, but the Pentax ones offer only P-TTL mode for HSS operation .... This is fine for me, as managing manual flash power control during HSS shooting is a further complication that is best done without.
Again, well done here Adrian ... for me, the real treat with these shots is the well controlled and balanced lighting, which has allowed both aspects of your images (ie the backgrounds and the subject) to be correctly lit and exposed. Without flash then one or the other would have been a compromise.
The Metz only has 4 modes, P-TTL, Manual, Slave and LED (for video work I think), with HSS activated automatically with appropriate shutter speed. Still learning!Yes, the Pentax flashes behave the same way, flicking automatically into and out of HS Sync mode as you cycle the shutter 'speed' up and down around the max-sync figure. So long as the sync mode is set to 'HS' this will occur, which is very handy in changing light (say the sun was coming and going behind the clouds) .... then you have to juggle the ambient exposure a bit, and the nice thing is you can leave the flash and sync mode to just get on with it.
I'm not sure if Metz flashes are different, but the Pentax ones offer only P-TTL mode for HSS operation .... This is fine for me, as managing manual flash power control during HSS shooting is a further complication that is best done without.
Again, well done here Adrian ... for me, the real treat with these shots is the well controlled and balanced lighting, which has allowed both aspects of your images (ie the backgrounds and the subject) to be correctly lit and exposed. Without flash then one or the other would have been a compromise.
Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 01/04/2017 - 16:43
McGregNi wrote:
Wow, they've worked really well! You've got control of that bright glaring sky, and with an aperture wide enough that has given a nice OOF look to the background .....plus your subject is nicely exposed and brought out by the flash. They are classic HSS examples , nice work, I'm very pleased the technique has been useful for you .
Thanks; I must convey how useful your excellent flash guide has been so far, it's been a huge help in what is a steep learning curve (and I'm sure will continue to be a big help).Wow, they've worked really well! You've got control of that bright glaring sky, and with an aperture wide enough that has given a nice OOF look to the background .....plus your subject is nicely exposed and brought out by the flash. They are classic HSS examples , nice work, I'm very pleased the technique has been useful for you .
JAK wrote:
Which menu option do you set on the camera to allow HSS? I've watched a video about using this on another brand beginning with N which shows a star against the sync speed in the camera's menu option when HSS is achievable with a compatible flash gun but cannot find anything similar on any of my Pentax's.
I'd like to try it but I'm failing at the first hurdle!
On the Metz (44 af-2 anyhow), once a shutter speed slower than x-sync is selected, then HSS kicks in automatically (using either M, TV or TAV modes).Which menu option do you set on the camera to allow HSS? I've watched a video about using this on another brand beginning with N which shows a star against the sync speed in the camera's menu option when HSS is achievable with a compatible flash gun but cannot find anything similar on any of my Pentax's.
I'd like to try it but I'm failing at the first hurdle!
If you haven't read Nigel's Pentax flash guide, then I would highly recommend this as it truly is excellent.
Toby was indeed well behaved, and has been well rewarded He has even posed for another "shoot" a few days ago, so a few more images to come again!
Thanks all for the kind comments.
Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 29/03/2017 - 19:33
Having recently purchased a Metz 44 af-2, and inspired by Nigel's excellent flash guide manual, I decided to have a play with high speed sync.
Now, my only willing model is Toby, who just about managed to stay still long enough. Windy conditions and Spaniel ears don't exactly mix
All with the 70 Ltd.
1
ISO200, f5.6 @1/320
2
ISO200, f5.6 @1/320
3
ISO200, f6.3 @ 1/640
4
ISO200, f5.6 @1/320
All good fun, as well as a steep learning curve.
Regards
Adrian
Now, my only willing model is Toby, who just about managed to stay still long enough. Windy conditions and Spaniel ears don't exactly mix
All with the 70 Ltd.
1
ISO200, f5.6 @1/320
2
ISO200, f5.6 @1/320
3
ISO200, f6.3 @ 1/640
4
ISO200, f5.6 @1/320
All good fun, as well as a steep learning curve.
Regards
Adrian
Comment by bychan posted on Toby shot using HSS at 28/03/2017 - 23:26
mattie wrote:
Ah. I've placed order for the sigma - I'll give it a try, if it's indeed soft I can always swap it out.[/quote]I never used the Sigma wide open, but never had any issues with it. Here's my last ever set taken with it.Jonathan-Mac wrote:
There's also a 16-85 up for grabs on this forum, but it's a little more than I was looking to spend (£280 at time of writing) - worth extra outlay? I gather the Pentax lens is a bit of a weighty beast as well, whereas the sigma looks an easier carry!
I tried the Sigma 18-50/2.8 many years ago and returned it as it was very soft wide open. I bought the Tamron 17-50/2.8 and, though perhaps a little less well built, the optics are far superior. It's the lens I always recommend as the one to replace the kit lens. I'd certainly avoid that Sigma.mattie wrote:
I've had a look around the bazaars, keeping an eye out for the Pentax WR lenses but also some of the sigma line.
[quote:3496ace15f="Abe_Normal"]Sub-£200
Another 17-50 f/2.8, this time from Sigma - large (with a 77mm filter thread), sharpness is even across the frame but not exceptional (better than kit), HSM, not WR
I've found an older 18-50 f/2.8 EX going for a decent price (around £120), any impressions on this lens? It's the older screw-AF lens, so I'm not anticipating blazing AF speeds, and is designed for APS-C only. I like the faster aperture, and I've had good experiences with Sigma EX lenses in the past although have endured some issues with backfocus and poor AF response.I've had a look around the bazaars, keeping an eye out for the Pentax WR lenses but also some of the sigma line.
[quote:3496ace15f="Abe_Normal"]Sub-£200
Another 17-50 f/2.8, this time from Sigma - large (with a 77mm filter thread), sharpness is even across the frame but not exceptional (better than kit), HSM, not WR
There's also a 16-85 up for grabs on this forum, but it's a little more than I was looking to spend (£280 at time of writing) - worth extra outlay? I gather the Pentax lens is a bit of a weighty beast as well, whereas the sigma looks an easier carry!
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/parc-glynllifon--autumn-2015-55652
Comment by bychan posted on Replacement standard zoom at 12/03/2017 - 15:42
mattie wrote:
I've had a look around the bazaars, keeping an eye out for the Pentax WR lenses but also some of the sigma line.
There's also a 16-85 up for grabs on this forum, but it's a little more than I was looking to spend (£280 at time of writing) - worth extra outlay? I gather the Pentax lens is a bit of a weighty beast as well, whereas the sigma looks an easier carry!
I've had a look around the bazaars, keeping an eye out for the Pentax WR lenses but also some of the sigma line.
Abe_Normal wrote:
Sub-£200
Another 17-50 f/2.8, this time from Sigma - large (with a 77mm filter thread), sharpness is even across the frame but not exceptional (better than kit), HSM, not WR
I've found an older 18-50 f/2.8 EX going for a decent price (around £120), any impressions on this lens? It's the older screw-AF lens, so I'm not anticipating blazing AF speeds, and is designed for APS-C only. I like the faster aperture, and I've had good experiences with Sigma EX lenses in the past although have endured some issues with backfocus and poor AF response.Sub-£200
Another 17-50 f/2.8, this time from Sigma - large (with a 77mm filter thread), sharpness is even across the frame but not exceptional (better than kit), HSM, not WR
There's also a 16-85 up for grabs on this forum, but it's a little more than I was looking to spend (£280 at time of writing) - worth extra outlay? I gather the Pentax lens is a bit of a weighty beast as well, whereas the sigma looks an easier carry!
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I owned a Sigma 18-50 for years, the model with the constant f2.8 through the zoom range; fantastic lens, highly recommend, especially if this is available for £120 (I paid £150 for mine used).Mine was only traded to purchase the 16-85.
Good luck
Comment by bychan posted on Replacement standard zoom at 11/03/2017 - 15:57
Same kit as before, different location, and no wind
1 ISO 320 f6.3 @ 1/320
2 ISO 250 f3.2 @ 1/1250
3 ISO 320 f6.3 @ 1/320
4 ISO 320 f6.3 @ 1/400
Regards
Adrian