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Thanks Hefty just found it as you posted
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 15/02/2008 - 14:03
I could make up something like that seems simple enough. Thanks Matt.
BTW does the pop up flash still flash when using it in wireless mode or does it just control the off camera flash :
BTW does the pop up flash still flash when using it in wireless mode or does it just control the off camera flash :
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 15/02/2008 - 13:58
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Yes, this one needs velcro stuck on to the flash too. In this case it means I can no longer 'zoom' the flash head in and out, but I never used that anyway - it's always either got the diffuser on it or is being bounced off something.
I don't like direct flash.
Dan
I only have 2 pentax 360s and as we know they don't swivel so maybe i need to get one of those centrons or an equivilent to use specifically for my macro stuff Yes, this one needs velcro stuck on to the flash too. In this case it means I can no longer 'zoom' the flash head in and out, but I never used that anyway - it's always either got the diffuser on it or is being bounced off something.
I don't like direct flash.
Dan
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 15/02/2008 - 13:05
Thanks for that Dan, Great shots.
I have one those diffusers, similar to it anyway. it attaches with some self adhesive velcro but i haven't got around to putting it on yet.
I have been using one of those sock type ones that slip over the flash and is held there by elastic.
I have one those diffusers, similar to it anyway. it attaches with some self adhesive velcro but i haven't got around to putting it on yet.
I have been using one of those sock type ones that slip over the flash and is held there by elastic.
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 15/02/2008 - 11:52
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The sensor on the flash is used for A mode and remote slave.
I've been trying to find out dimensions of the SB800 and 580EX to see which would fit the AF540 or AF360... might have to measure a friend's 580EX
Matt
here is a list of the flash heads the adapter fits Quote:
Does the sensor on the flash body not get used at all during P-TTL operation?
Jamie, P-TTL stands for Preflash Through The Lens metering Does the sensor on the flash body not get used at all during P-TTL operation?
The sensor on the flash is used for A mode and remote slave.
I've been trying to find out dimensions of the SB800 and 580EX to see which would fit the AF540 or AF360... might have to measure a friend's 580EX
Matt
Note: the adapter wont fit the 580ex MK II as it is 2mm wider than the
MK I.
Canon 580EX
Metz 58 Series
Minolta 5600 HS
Konica/Minolta 5600 HS (D)
Sony FLV-56AM
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 13/02/2008 - 17:34
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I have seen adaptors in the past, such as this one:
http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html
I can't vouch for them, all you would need to do is get it to fit your flash gun!
This is what AP said about it: "Cumbersome it may be, but the large ring and the fact that it fits over your existing flash makes this a great buy."
OMG i look like an idiot already when i'm in the bush with my macro, can you imagine what i would look like wandering around with that I have seen adaptors in the past, such as this one:
http://www.flaghead.co.uk/pages/ringflash-intro.html
I can't vouch for them, all you would need to do is get it to fit your flash gun!
This is what AP said about it: "Cumbersome it may be, but the large ring and the fact that it fits over your existing flash makes this a great buy."
It looks like a robots arm
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 13/02/2008 - 15:06
I am looking for a macro ring flash also and you are right there is nothing on the market which is P-TTL compliant with the Pentax.
So i was just going to get one these cheap E-bay flashes and see how it goes.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290205430662&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019
The idea you have with the 2 flashes side by side sounds a little cumbersome and i think you would end up with too much flash power
So i was just going to get one these cheap E-bay flashes and see how it goes.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290205430662&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=019
The idea you have with the 2 flashes side by side sounds a little cumbersome and i think you would end up with too much flash power
Comment by Clarky posted on Macro Flash at 13/02/2008 - 13:50
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I think cropping the foreground is a good idea, but I want to keep the big sky, especially that cloud at the top. It looks a bit like a flying saucer
It does look like a UFO, send that shot off too NASA immediately. I think cropping the foreground is a good idea, but I want to keep the big sky, especially that cloud at the top. It looks a bit like a flying saucer
The 10-20 is the next lens on my shopping list
Comment by Clarky posted on Sunset in Criccieth at 13/02/2008 - 00:10
Great sunset, have you tried cropping out some of the sky and foreground : and allowing more of the sunset to fill the frame. Just a thought.
Comment by Clarky posted on Sunset in Criccieth at 12/02/2008 - 23:54
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Hmm, I just took my Old Konica Minolta Dimage A2 out of its bag and checked out the batteries.
I had bought 2 batteries for it years back:
NP-400 @ 1500Mah
BP-400 @ 1300Mah
The battery that came with my K10 is a:
D-LI50 @ 1620Mah
And it is shaped exactly like these two old batteries.
Are all of these batteries interchangeable??? What does the Amperage number (Mah) mean then? Is there any risk in trying these batteries in my K10?
I also use an NP-400 battery and its rated at 1750Mah, if the battery voltage is 7,4volts then it will be fine to use. And it will last for ages as i have found.Hmm, I just took my Old Konica Minolta Dimage A2 out of its bag and checked out the batteries.
I had bought 2 batteries for it years back:
NP-400 @ 1500Mah
BP-400 @ 1300Mah
The battery that came with my K10 is a:
D-LI50 @ 1620Mah
And it is shaped exactly like these two old batteries.
Are all of these batteries interchangeable??? What does the Amperage number (Mah) mean then? Is there any risk in trying these batteries in my K10?
Comment by Clarky posted on K10D battery at 04/03/2008 - 04:14
