You can't confuse Manual! But it's an excellent point, and reinforces the argument against P-TTL.

G

I am not sure that you can assume that P-TTL will be better. The simple fact is that digital cameras are often confused by P-TTL systems.

It sounds to me as though you will be operating indoors in subdued lighting. You can therefore ignore the ambient lighting, and simply use a standard manual flash set-up which will always be correct provided your subject is always roughly the same distance from the camera.

Of course, without knowing more, it is impossible to give precise advice.

G

Ok. Apology accepted. Matter closed.

Returning to topic, I agree with Peter that the 140 is the better gun, but with macro there is often time to experiment and do things the old-fashioned way - manually. And, of course, digital cameras are wonderful for trial and error shooting.

For this reason, I would suggest not worrying too much about P-TTL capability.

G

Signatures are common on most message boards, including this one. So I don't think your "very misleading" statement is at all appropriate.

An apology which suggests it is the other person's fault is no apology at all.

However, the matter is ended as far as I am concerned.

G

Yes, I was referring to the AF 140C.
In summary, am I therefore correct witht the following conclusions:
1. Can only use manual ringflash settings with the K10

Yes, as far as existing Pentax ringflashes are concerned.

2. Even with a new p-ttl type ringflash , I will still only be able to use it manualy with the K10 therefore there is no point in waiting for it.

There is no new Pentax P-TTL ringflash. But a properly Pentax-compatible P-TTL ringflash (if there is one) should work in P-TTL mode. If not, it's not properly compatible.

3. No new macro lens due for imminent release.

True, but two new Pentax macro lenses have been introduced in the past year or so.

G

I have one, with a few lenses. It would be nice if somebody would make a digital back for them.

G

That article makes no sense at all.

I suspect, as JR was implying, that the people who are having problems with the lens are using the camera with the AF point set to Auto.

G

Yup, "Merry Christmas" is not the most obvious title for a message about lens tests.

But I do hope Samsung brings out Schneider versions of the 2.8 zooms. They should come in at around £300.00.

G

If you need several, try a direct approach to Rocky, the Ebay seller AKA member446885.

He sells a lot of Pentax gear, and tends to separate the lens caps from the lenses and sell them separately.

G

Kim,

You might well be right about the new zooms, but, given the low price of the K10D and the fact that nowadays manufactured items cost much less than they used to, I think there are grounds for hoping that the new lenses will be somewhat cheaper than the old.

My Z1-P cost much more in 1994 than my K10D did last week. And yet the K10D is more complex and better built.

Pentax have shown that they are much more price-aware than they used to be, and they have seen that low prices translate into good sales.

I'm hoping that the new lenses will be affordable.

G