This might be a silly question but do I take it as close as I can focus or what ?

Hi I have a pentax 100mm macro anyway, i was just trying this with the f 50mm to see what it was like.

Hi John, would that be straight on or at an angle ?

Does anyone know what kind of magnification you get with a pentax f 50mm + a 2x tc deglassed, which is 29mm extension. would it give a true macro ratio ?
Here are a couple of shots with this combo, 1 at f8 the rest at f1.7. They are of a pear blossom and a dandelion.
Any thoughts.

[quote:
I assumed that Derek was referring to the older model 360, not the latest WR II series ?? .[/quote]Yes its the older model I have.

Thanks Nigel. That's a very comprehensive explanation. I knew you were the go to guy for flash questions (flash man)
I generally use the camera in manual mode, and there have been occasions where I would have liked a little fill light but couldn't work out why I was getting so much flash. I couldn't increase shutter speed to cut back on light and ended up with a smaller aperture to try and combat the flash but that usually messed with what I was trying achieve. Back when I had a different make camera I had a Nissin speedlite that was easier to control but didn't have the range of ability that the af360 seems to have.
To be honest I only understand some of what you are saying. I'm going to have to have a play with it to try and get used to the controls and interface. I'll post some results and ask again if I get stuck.
Derek

Hi. I've had this flash unit for 2 years now and I still don't know how to use it properly. I know how to use it wirelessly but don't know how to adjust the power of the flash. I would like to learn and start using it more but at the min am struggling to work it out. Any help will be appreciated.
Derek

Some great shots in there. Sorry to hear about your lens. I think I've seen the kelsa truck over here at mondello park at a truck day before. They are some serious machines when they get going.
Good luck with the new lens over the weekend.

Great set of images. The workshop stands out for me.

Just having another look and I think it might be that the sea in the top of the pic shouldn't be there?
Going to stop looking now, it's hurting my head

I see what you mean. But on my tablet all 4 people have that funny outline. Might have been an empty beach.