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DA is a Pentax prefix meaning it's optimised for the APS-C sensor found on their DSLR's. The lens produces and image circle to fit the APS-C sensor and will probably cause vignetting if used on a 35mm film camera.
DG and DL are found on Sigma's lenses. I've no idea what they mean.
DG and DL are found on Sigma's lenses. I've no idea what they mean.
Comment by Mannesty posted on DA / DG/ DL at 11/05/2009 - 20:54
The Pentax FG Hot shoe adapter fits the camera, not the flash, and provides a 5P socket for the dedicated 5P Synch cable.
This is what you need, or a similar one.
This is what you need, or a similar one.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K2000 with an external flash--how to kill the built-in? at 11/05/2009 - 09:23
Stefan, the AF540FGZ flash doesn't have an X-Sync socket either. It does have a socket for the 5P Synch Cord F cable though, perhaps that's what you were thinking of.
Faye, Page 144 of your manual shows you where to change the 'Flash in Wireless Mode' option, you need to set it to 2 (off) which will set the built-in flash as a controller only, it will not contribute light to the scene. Also, you need to ensure that your flash is set to slave mode 1, not slave mode 2. To check/change the mode, press and hold the 'Light' button on the back of the flash. Press the 'S' button to change it, then press the 'Light' button again to save it.
Then to use the AF360FGZ in wireless slave mode set the power swith to 'Wireless' and the wireless switch below it to 'S'.
Finally, set the flash mode on the camera to wireless mode using the 4 way controller on the back (page 143 of the manual explains).
Test the setup.
Faye, Page 144 of your manual shows you where to change the 'Flash in Wireless Mode' option, you need to set it to 2 (off) which will set the built-in flash as a controller only, it will not contribute light to the scene. Also, you need to ensure that your flash is set to slave mode 1, not slave mode 2. To check/change the mode, press and hold the 'Light' button on the back of the flash. Press the 'S' button to change it, then press the 'Light' button again to save it.
Then to use the AF360FGZ in wireless slave mode set the power swith to 'Wireless' and the wireless switch below it to 'S'.
Finally, set the flash mode on the camera to wireless mode using the 4 way controller on the back (page 143 of the manual explains).
Test the setup.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K2000 with an external flash--how to kill the built-in? at 10/05/2009 - 23:02
PentaxBabe wrote:
Hi,
Thanks to you all for your welcome and comments. I took the camera to Jessops and they diagnosed the problem. I then took it to the London Camera Exchange to send back to Pentax for a quote. The problem is, it didn't clunk when I first had it. The clunk came on almost overnight, I had been practising quite happily with it with no clunk, didn't use it for a couple of weeks and then it started. The picture I took called Chesterfield Sunrise on the gallery was taken pre-clunk. My replacement doesn't have a clunk at the moment either. You could also feel the cluck through the base of the camera as well. It will be interesting to see what Pentax say. Will keep you all informed.
Thanks
Jeanette
I can understand your reluctance to rely on a camera you can't trust for such a holiday.Hi,
Thanks to you all for your welcome and comments. I took the camera to Jessops and they diagnosed the problem. I then took it to the London Camera Exchange to send back to Pentax for a quote. The problem is, it didn't clunk when I first had it. The clunk came on almost overnight, I had been practising quite happily with it with no clunk, didn't use it for a couple of weeks and then it started. The picture I took called Chesterfield Sunrise on the gallery was taken pre-clunk. My replacement doesn't have a clunk at the moment either. You could also feel the cluck through the base of the camera as well. It will be interesting to see what Pentax say. Will keep you all informed.
Thanks
Jeanette
My guess is that Pentax will return the camera NFF (No fault found). Keep us informed.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K200D Image Stabliser Problem at 09/05/2009 - 08:21
edumad wrote:
I was amazed recently by how much juice the lcd takes from the battery.
I got 2100 shots with only occasional viewing from a generic battery and no flash. The battery still had some juice, but I dunno how much. I'd say you could maybe get 2500 out of the battery.
I'd say I normally get 400-450 shots with automatic review and rare use of flash.
Did you notice that this topic is over two years old. We've learned a lot in that time. I was amazed recently by how much juice the lcd takes from the battery.
I got 2100 shots with only occasional viewing from a generic battery and no flash. The battery still had some juice, but I dunno how much. I'd say you could maybe get 2500 out of the battery.
I'd say I normally get 400-450 shots with automatic review and rare use of flash.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K10D battery life at 08/05/2009 - 15:30
kemp wrote:
I dont have my camera with me so can't do any tests, but from reading, can I use the 360fgz in wireless mode with my k110d, or do I need two or more flashes present?
Your camera manual will explain which flash modes are available to you. Better start saving for a K20D I guess . . .I dont have my camera with me so can't do any tests, but from reading, can I use the 360fgz in wireless mode with my k110d, or do I need two or more flashes present?
Comment by Mannesty posted on Need a flash at 08/05/2009 - 15:26
Clarky wrote:
Its not available in Aust yet
I did get it from SRS, is there any other source? Chris let me have it for a discounted price. I'll be giving it a thorough test very soon.Mannesty wrote:
Look forward to a review of your new Ring flash Pete. Did you get it from SRS and at what price. cheersMcBrian wrote:
Hi Peter
Many thanks for the vote of confidence
You're welcome Brian. BTW your old AF140C ringflash now lives in Canada with another forum member. I've replaced it with an AF160FC, the P-TTL version. It suits the newer Pentax DSLR's (non-TTL compatible) better than the TTL flashes.Hi Peter
Many thanks for the vote of confidence
Its not available in Aust yet
Comment by Mannesty posted on For Sale; Pentax AF-500FTZ Flash at 08/05/2009 - 08:15
Good to have you back Tim. Can't help with your question though, sorry.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Giclee printing at 07/05/2009 - 23:15
McBrian wrote:
Hi Peter
Many thanks for the vote of confidence
You're welcome Brian. BTW your old AF140C ringflash now lives in Canada with another forum member. I've replaced it with an AF160FC, the P-TTL version. It suits the newer Pentax DSLR's (non-TTL compatible) better than the TTL flashes.Hi Peter
Many thanks for the vote of confidence
Comment by Mannesty posted on For Sale; Pentax AF-500FTZ Flash at 07/05/2009 - 22:41
That said, I sold my MZ-S recently and got an MZ-6 to replace it. At least I'll have something to show the grandchildren what photography was like in the 'good old days'.