Absolutely true. I think it is arguably the best ring flash available for any macro work.

old_timer,

The AF140C ring flash has no option to set a manual fractional power output. It has two TTL settings F5.6 & F22 which will set some (not all - refer to AF140C manual) cameras to those two apertures automatically. It still relies on the camera's body to use TTL flash control (quench). The only other setting on this particular ring flash, is manual (full output).

K10D does not support, TTL flash control (it lacks the sensor in the mirror box), therefore the gun must be used in manual mode. In my testing of this combination, the AF140C mounted on K10D, the AF140C only ever produces 100% output, irrespective of which AF140C switch position is used.

Regards,

The AF140C, and any other Pentax flash, does work with the K10D but you have to use it in manual mode and either experiment or use a flash meter and/or calculations to set the right aperture etc. On the K10D, you only ever get 100% discharge from the AF140C and it has no option to set a fractional power output.

My recommendation for anybody that enjoys macro with a TTL ringflash (Pentax or otherwise), and has a *istD, is . . . don't sell the D. The only real K10D solution is to use a pair of AF360FGZ's or AF540FGZ's and use the K10D's newly acquired wireless weapon and the built-in flash in controller mode.

I know, I have too much gear and I don't use it all now anyway so some of it will go now the K10D has arrived.

I suppose my point is really aimed at the people who will buy the K10D at it's current price point. Many will be 'ordinary' Joe Public (and I don't mean that in any derogatory way) who have a Pentax MZ something or other and a flash. Most of those flashes are not going to work too well which will invite criticism.

Now, your Pentax 4P bracket. Is that the same as the Hot Shoe Grip, because I have one (surprise surprise) and if it is, how did you 'hack' it. The P-TTL flash manuals say not to use these flashes on accessories having a different number of contacts. The HSG has only 3 contacts.

My AF140C and AF500FTZ (the only flash in the Pentax lineup that does multiple flash) don't work too well with the K10D as they are TTL only and manual. Manual is OK, but TTL or P-TTL is a lot easier for macro work. ANd if you prefer a flash with a grip, the AF400T is TTL and manual only.

To get decent flash results, other than doing manual calculations, with the K10D, one is almost forced to fork out for an AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ (which I have).

We've had a few topics here singing the praises of Pentax and their new baby but is it what you expected or would have liked?

Now this thread is for the negatives about the K10D or rather, a wish list for Pentax's next killer cam. If you've said elsewhere in these forums (fora?) how great it is and actually, I agree it is a brilliant piece of kit, please don't repeat it here.

Now that we've had our K10D's for a while, what would you have liked Pentax to include in its spec/capabilities? What do you not like about this camera?

I for one think it a grave mistake for Pentax to have omitted TTL flash capabilities, so that's my first wish. Pentax development engineers please note:- "Please give us TTL flash back" I know it wasn't brilliant on the *istD and it probably doesn't work very well with your new anti-dust sensor coating, but I miss it.

My second gripe is that it would have been so simple to have added wireless file transfer capabilities to the D-BG2 grip. I would have found this a lot more useful than having storage space for a spare memory card and a remote. So how about a D-BG3 grip - with IEEE 802.11G (or whatever the current flavour is) wireless?

You see, I think Pentax people read this, or at least have it translated into Japanese, and I think they value our input. So I think we should give them something to think about . . .

Pete,

Mr spider won't tell you his real name. You have to work it out from the information provided in each of his posts. Most of us that have been interested enough to find out have played 'the game' . You have to as well.

Regards,

I think your shot would have had more impact if the model was not looking directly at the lens, perhaps rather looking at her hands or somewhere similar ( or use PS to put a tear on her cheek). Sombre 'n moody shots work well if they look candid enough. This one doesn't, but don't give up.

She does look fed up. Make the poor lass a cup of tea and try it again.

PS: Lose the cushion too. It looks a bit like the pic was taken with the model laying down,.

I think your last version is good but still too much tree and sky to the left of the bird. This might be an image that would suit a square crop. Try it, removing only from the left.

This is what I mean.



I think that is more a study of the bird rather than a study of a bird sitting on/in a tree.

Regards,