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Comment by ChrisA posted on K10D Faulty Flash at 20/11/2007 - 14:52
Another idea, off the wall, I'm sure ... erm, you do hold the camera with your left hand underneath the lens, not on top of it? It would be very easy to obscure the light from the flash if your fingers were on top of the lens while zooming, for instance.
Sorry if that's a really dumb suggestion, just thought it might be worth a mention.
Sorry if that's a really dumb suggestion, just thought it might be worth a mention.
Comment by ChrisA posted on K10D Faulty Flash at 17/11/2007 - 09:16
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Good stuff
Everything that Matt said.Good stuff
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but as I explained above I could see the burst of the flash just before the mirror pulls up. So concluding, there is a software problem that is not timing the flash correctly with the shutter.
Seeing the pre-flash in the viewfinder is not evidence for your conclusion.but as I explained above I could see the burst of the flash just before the mirror pulls up. So concluding, there is a software problem that is not timing the flash correctly with the shutter.
The pre-flash is supposed to happen, and it will be visible in the viewfinder.
If you keep thinking that it's not, it's likely to distract you from whatever the real problem is.
Comment by ChrisA posted on K10D Faulty Flash at 16/11/2007 - 12:53
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Strangely I notice that when I take the picture I can see the flash burst through the viewer before it disappears when the mirror pulls up. This happens in probably 4 out of 5 times.
With P-TTL flash guns (the K10D's built-in is one), there are two flashes. The first one you'll see in the viewfinder, since the camera uses the return from it to do its metering, which takes place with the mirror down.Strangely I notice that when I take the picture I can see the flash burst through the viewer before it disappears when the mirror pulls up. This happens in probably 4 out of 5 times.
Then the mirror pops up, the shutter opens, and the second flash takes place during the actual exposure.
So seeing a flash in the viewfinder is as it should be.
But there does need to be a second one. I suggest you check that the second one is happening - they do happen far enough apart to see them both.
If you're only getting one flash, then it's a problem. If two, then your underexposure may not be a fault with the camera.
Comment by ChrisA posted on K10D Faulty Flash at 16/11/2007 - 08:50
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You will need to put insulation. A piece of 35mm film seems to do the trick
Thanks guys. I was scratching my head, thinking, what could I get in there easily... and you've answered that too.You will need to put insulation. A piece of 35mm film seems to do the trick
I can cut a bit off the end of one of the many hundreds of neg strips I still haven't scanned
Comment by ChrisA posted on Any problem putting AF540 on old-style shoe? at 14/11/2007 - 15:10
I just bought this for the princely sum of £2 + postage:
The shoe on the top looks like this:
Should I have any concerns about putting an AF540 (well, the Samsung version) in it?
The shoe on the top looks like this:
Should I have any concerns about putting an AF540 (well, the Samsung version) in it?
Comment by ChrisA posted on Any problem putting AF540 on old-style shoe? at 14/11/2007 - 13:40
Comment by ChrisA posted on A way around it ......... at 13/11/2007 - 19:10
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For goodness sake, Peter, Windows ME is ancient, and so, no doubt, is the computer you are using it on.
If you are going to use a digital camera, you need computer software and hardware that were designed for it. You will find your digital experience is improved enormously if you view and edit your pics on a 21st Century computer.
What you are doing is like entering the Tour de France on a Penny Farthing.
It's not as though computers are expensive any more.
George, you're shocking, truly shocking.... and clearly without shame For goodness sake, Peter, Windows ME is ancient, and so, no doubt, is the computer you are using it on.
If you are going to use a digital camera, you need computer software and hardware that were designed for it. You will find your digital experience is improved enormously if you view and edit your pics on a 21st Century computer.
What you are doing is like entering the Tour de France on a Penny Farthing.
It's not as though computers are expensive any more.
It wasn't all that many months ago that you gave me a right royal telling off for having the temerity to suggest higher screen resolutions than 1024x768....
I do agree with you, though...
Comment by ChrisA posted on A way around it ......... at 13/11/2007 - 17:08
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Just flagging up interest in this. I live South West London area (Morden/ Sutton). Where do you live, Chris?
Twickenham/Richmond area.Just flagging up interest in this. I live South West London area (Morden/ Sutton). Where do you live, Chris?
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What about the Surrey Hills? easily accessible of the M25 - places like Boxhill/ Ranmore Common etc? Possible need to wait until the leaves grow back though!
Count me in !What about the Surrey Hills? easily accessible of the M25 - places like Boxhill/ Ranmore Common etc? Possible need to wait until the leaves grow back though!
Although is the objective to take pictures, or drink beer?
I'd be up for either, I expect
Comment by ChrisA posted on South and/or London Group? at 13/11/2007 - 22:40
So who might be interested, and where?
I'd be interested in anything accessible from South West London.
I'd be interested in anything accessible from South West London.
Comment by ChrisA posted on South and/or London Group? at 13/11/2007 - 11:54
The pop-up flash will always issue two flashes.
It'll only issue one with a pre-A lens, or an A lens not set to A.