What about the built in "diffuser"? You know that plastic thing that goes over the flash (and also the white paper)

By the way, how do I adjust the strength or power of the flash? What mode is best to shoot in on the Kx etc.

Thank you guys.

Galoot scared the jesus out of me with his initial comments lol.

I have to admit that it is a bit overwhelming at the moment, I just bought a kx with twin lens, photoshop elements and now the flash gun. There is so much to learn lol.

As per the flash, I just went through the manual and most of it is not making much sense to me at this point, I mean, what is pttl Having said that, the manual can do with a bit of more clarity. I guess this is where I get to pay for the mattmatics book lol (Any link to this actual book please)

So far I just bolted it on the camera and tried taking some portrait shots of my house hold and to be honest it looks pretty rubbish lol. Too harsh and looks kinda flat, so I welcome all tips.

I have been asked to help take some portraits picture of a friend, and I have agreed so as to see what I can do etc. Hence I am wondering if this single flash gun is okay for what I want to do? (Basically, high key type of portraits) I also have couple of "Bownes Espirit 250" and hardly use them, so do you guys think the Pentax flashgun should be okay to achieve result like some of those posted in this thread, if used alone?

Thanks and apologies for the long post lol.


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May post some more as I am playing with the camera and flash gun.

I just purchased the AF360FGZ, and am wondering what tips and what not can people give please? I know very little or nothing about flash photography, so please kindly educate me in the basics of it all. Thanks.

Thanks guys. I opted for the newer version of the Sanyo Eneloop at the end, I will post back to see how they fare.


@polchraine

I used them in my previous camera so may be age is a factor, had them for over a year or so now.

You want me to use the Ni-zn he mentioned in the link? ????

I currently have a set of Maplin 2000mah Nimh battery that I used once in my Kx and for some reason, appears to deplete quickly (Software updated by the way).

I have seen people recommend the Sanyo Eneloop, but this only rated at 2000mah (same as the maplins brand) is it really worth buying this as I have see a 2500mah rated ones at maplins and at a cheaper rate. What do you guys recommend please? Is there any other brand I may want to look at etc. Thanks.

How do I sort out the sky please? I am finding it hard to get a balanced shot that requires very little or not PP. Thanks.

I can swear to god that the image was straight on the viewfinder before it was taken. I have straighten it a bit, but it still looks off some how. I am guess this the "len distortion" coming into play?


The second image have an aeroplane-wing like structure, but I wasnt able to capture it all. My position is inside an arched walkway, If I move further back, I will capture some of the roof of the arched tunnel in the view finder.

Thanks though, I have taken your points on board.

I was up and about today trying and here are the result. C&C welcome.

(I am really enjoying my Kx. It is way better than my fujifilm s9600 lol)

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What are the things I can do better please? Thanks.

Is that still available?