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Comment by Mannesty posted on AF540FGZ, K10D, Wireless Flash problem at 20/07/2007 - 12:40
I've updated my K10D to V1.3 firmware and now wireless flash doesn't work as expected.
I have 1 X AF540FGZ and 2 X AF360FGZ flashes.
If I use the onboard flash as a master or controller, all seems to work well.
If I then place either a 540 or a 360 on the hotshoe, it all goes pear shaped.
With a 360 fitted to the camera, the 360 as master/controller and 360 slave flash fire, but the slave does not illuminate the scene at the time the shutter is open.
Using the 540 atop the camera, the same thing happens, except with the 540 set to wireless slave, the 2 real slaves fire and illuminate the scene when the shutter is open. The 360's do not fire when set to slave.
Can anybody else (Matt) test this?
I did notice a difference in exposure consistency when I updated the camera firmware. Have Pentax broken the wireless flash function?
EDIT 1. With the AF540FGZ set as off-camera wireless slave, it is triggered only when the onboard flash is set to master, not controller. AF360FGZ's behave corrrectly.
EDIT 2. I've tried reloading formware V1.2 and the camera/firmware will not allow it because it's an older version.
I have 1 X AF540FGZ and 2 X AF360FGZ flashes.
If I use the onboard flash as a master or controller, all seems to work well.
If I then place either a 540 or a 360 on the hotshoe, it all goes pear shaped.
With a 360 fitted to the camera, the 360 as master/controller and 360 slave flash fire, but the slave does not illuminate the scene at the time the shutter is open.
Using the 540 atop the camera, the same thing happens, except with the 540 set to wireless slave, the 2 real slaves fire and illuminate the scene when the shutter is open. The 360's do not fire when set to slave.
Can anybody else (Matt) test this?
I did notice a difference in exposure consistency when I updated the camera firmware. Have Pentax broken the wireless flash function?
EDIT 1. With the AF540FGZ set as off-camera wireless slave, it is triggered only when the onboard flash is set to master, not controller. AF360FGZ's behave corrrectly.
EDIT 2. I've tried reloading formware V1.2 and the camera/firmware will not allow it because it's an older version.
Comment by Mannesty posted on AF540FGZ, K10D, Wireless Flash problem at 20/07/2007 - 12:15
I hope they are not working too hard to produce a new body, leaving the remaining K10D issues unresolved.
It would seriously test my loyalty if the next 'flagship' body had all these issues resolved, but the K10D was left at Firmware V 1.3.
There is so much of the K10D firmware that could have been incorporated into the *istD, but asn't.
It would seriously test my loyalty if the next 'flagship' body had all these issues resolved, but the K10D was left at Firmware V 1.3.
There is so much of the K10D firmware that could have been incorporated into the *istD, but asn't.
Comment by Mannesty posted on What I would Like at 18/07/2007 - 08:04
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For the price, it really can't be beaten.
A RAW file takes all the data from the sensor and stores it, this means more detail, higher dynam shot ic range and a greater ability to tweak. Thing of JPEG as a sort of Polaroid (though still much more flexible) and RAW as a 35mm film frame. You can do much more with the single frame, positive or negative afterwards.
EXIF is just the format of the data stored within a RAW or JPEG file that keeps information about the shot such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity and much more.
Are you sure that the K100D/K100D Super has support for the new lenses?. They'll need the extra contacts inside the body, as per the K10D and Power Zoom lenses .Young ONe wrote:
Hello,
I am about to be new to the digital slr world. I do however have a pentax film slr so understand the workings of an slr, though it has been a while since I have had a good play with it.
Anyay, I will be getting a K100D shortly, as after reading reviews and doing my research I have found this to be the best value for money, and I already have 2 len's which are compatible.
Okay, do I wait for the super, or willl the K100D sufice? I am not sure how much the super will be but the K100D with a 18-50mm lens is currently around AU$699, so am guessing the super will be upwards of $800. But who knows. It is due here in August. My plan is to have it asap before my 5 week trek through China, so I can have some trial runs and know how to use it before I go.
Also, as I have know idea about the world of advanced digital imaging what are the differences and pro's & con's of the file types below:
Raw Image
EXIF 2.2
JPEG
DPOF 1.1
DCF
One other question, will the software work on Microsoft Vista?
Any help would be appreciated.
The K100D Super will be able to focus faster with the DA* lenses but with hefty price tag. The K100D is a fine camera with the same capabilities, just lacking the fast focus motor support.Hello,
I am about to be new to the digital slr world. I do however have a pentax film slr so understand the workings of an slr, though it has been a while since I have had a good play with it.
Anyay, I will be getting a K100D shortly, as after reading reviews and doing my research I have found this to be the best value for money, and I already have 2 len's which are compatible.
Okay, do I wait for the super, or willl the K100D sufice? I am not sure how much the super will be but the K100D with a 18-50mm lens is currently around AU$699, so am guessing the super will be upwards of $800. But who knows. It is due here in August. My plan is to have it asap before my 5 week trek through China, so I can have some trial runs and know how to use it before I go.
Also, as I have know idea about the world of advanced digital imaging what are the differences and pro's & con's of the file types below:
Raw Image
EXIF 2.2
JPEG
DPOF 1.1
DCF
One other question, will the software work on Microsoft Vista?
Any help would be appreciated.
For the price, it really can't be beaten.
A RAW file takes all the data from the sensor and stores it, this means more detail, higher dynam shot ic range and a greater ability to tweak. Thing of JPEG as a sort of Polaroid (though still much more flexible) and RAW as a 35mm film frame. You can do much more with the single frame, positive or negative afterwards.
EXIF is just the format of the data stored within a RAW or JPEG file that keeps information about the shot such as shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity and much more.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K100D or K100D Super at 17/07/2007 - 12:40
It'd be nice to see Pentax Super-A FIXED in your signature one day. Excellent camera. I had one that became uneconomical to repair. I eventually sold it for a tenner
Comment by Mannesty posted on Congratulations George . . . at 16/07/2007 - 23:10
Oh I've got flashes, but wifey's gone to bed and the thwack of the shutter going off and what appears to be world war three starting when my guns fire keeps her awake.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Comment by Mannesty posted on Congratulations George . . . at 16/07/2007 - 23:05
. . . you have overhauled Matt at the number one slot with 2470 posts against 2460.
No . . . I've got nothing better to do . . .
Cheers,
No . . . I've got nothing better to do . . .
Cheers,
Comment by Mannesty posted on Congratulations George . . . at 16/07/2007 - 22:58
Gashley, sorry, I just noticed you refer to the K100D, which also lacks any TTL capability, only PTTL.
Tyr, by strobe, I mean the flash can be set to produce several flash bursts on one exposure. How exactly do you achieve that with the 540?
Edit: Amoringello answered it. The AF540FGZ can't be used for strobed exposures.
Tyr, by strobe, I mean the flash can be set to produce several flash bursts on one exposure. How exactly do you achieve that with the 540?
Edit: Amoringello answered it. The AF540FGZ can't be used for strobed exposures.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Pentax AF-500 FTZ TTL & K100D at 16/07/2007 - 22:21
It works fine fully manual, meaning you have to make the calculations & settings for correct exposure.
The K10D lacks any and all TTL compatibility with any Pentax flash. I think only the *istD was TTL savvy.
The newer AF360/540FGZ's use PTTL instead.
I'd say £50 is a fair price if it's in good condition. The AF500FTZ is the only flash in the Pentax lineup (AFAIK) that can strobe (multiple flashes).
The K10D lacks any and all TTL compatibility with any Pentax flash. I think only the *istD was TTL savvy.
The newer AF360/540FGZ's use PTTL instead.
I'd say £50 is a fair price if it's in good condition. The AF500FTZ is the only flash in the Pentax lineup (AFAIK) that can strobe (multiple flashes).
Comment by Mannesty posted on Pentax AF-500 FTZ TTL & K100D at 16/07/2007 - 22:15
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Why on EARTH are those bits so expensive ?????
I think they are out of order. Intro2020 are there to supply and support the retailer. The prices they quoted you may well have been full RRP. A retailer/reseller ought to be able to sell cheaper because they get discounts for buying in quantity.Mannesty wrote:
I also think, that as a distributor, unless you are a trade retailer, you can't buy from Intro2020 directly. . . but I could be wrong.
I had occasion to call Intro2020 this afternoon, looking for prices on some Pentax off-camera bits. They were quite happy to quote me £27 and £22 plus VAT for a Hot Shoe Adapter Fg and a Sync cord F5P respectively - they didn't ask me if I was a dealer.I also think, that as a distributor, unless you are a trade retailer, you can't buy from Intro2020 directly. . . but I could be wrong.
Why on EARTH are those bits so expensive ?????
It's possible too of course, that the bits you were enquiring about don't sell in enough quantities for the retailers to take issue. Try buying a K10D from them and see what price they quote.
Cheers,
Comment by Mannesty posted on 18-55 da hood at 16/07/2007 - 22:49
Are all flashes set to slave mode 1?
I'll try again, thanks for your quick reply.