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Comment by MattMatic posted on K10D & AF360FGZ Questions at 26/02/2007 - 09:33
Funny you mentioned that... but I'm sure I read it in the manual
Maybe it was a bit Japlish
Matt
Maybe it was a bit Japlish
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Slight issue with flash on K10D at 25/02/2007 - 20:49
Double checked this morning...
* Camera in "M"
* Camera pop-up set to "controller" mode
* Flash set to "M"
* Flash set to 1/1
* Flash set to "Slave 1"
Definitely fully discharges with both the AF360 and AF540.
In addition, pressing the "TEST" button on the flash fully discharges.
I can't get the flash to partially discharge in anything other than "A" mode.
HTH!
Matt
* Camera in "M"
* Camera pop-up set to "controller" mode
* Flash set to "M"
* Flash set to 1/1
* Flash set to "Slave 1"
Definitely fully discharges with both the AF360 and AF540.
In addition, pressing the "TEST" button on the flash fully discharges.
I can't get the flash to partially discharge in anything other than "A" mode.
HTH!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Confused with PTTL v.s. Auto v.s. Manual v.s wire-less flash at 27/02/2007 - 09:44
I'll double check sometime, but as long as you have firmware 1.1 there shouldn't be a problem... I think
I have, as Peter suggested, used a Metz 50MZ5 to trigger the AF360 and AF540 in "Slave 2" mode and had zero problems. I haven't had a great deal of time to play with the full wireless...
...only thing that springs to mind is have you changed the (new) option so that the pop up flash is a controller only?? (I reckon if it's set as a master, then that might mess things up)
Matt
I have, as Peter suggested, used a Metz 50MZ5 to trigger the AF360 and AF540 in "Slave 2" mode and had zero problems. I haven't had a great deal of time to play with the full wireless...
...only thing that springs to mind is have you changed the (new) option so that the pop up flash is a controller only?? (I reckon if it's set as a master, then that might mess things up)
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Confused with PTTL v.s. Auto v.s. Manual v.s wire-less flash at 26/02/2007 - 09:30
If your doing studio setup work you should set the flash guns to "M" mode, not P-TTL
P-TTL tries to be clever even when the camera is in "M" mode too. Actually it can be very useful when trying to balance the light.
When doing this kind of thing, I usually start with the flashes at 1/8 power in M mode (wireless slaves). Make sure you have set them to "Slave 1" mode, otherwise it'll go wrong... I set f/8, and 1/125s and work from there.
If it's too dark, I'll (a) open up the aperture and/or (b) increase the flash power. Once I've got the flash exposure right I'll decide whether to balance the ambient light by slowing the shutter speed down.
Have had some stunning shots like this using the K10D and AF360+AF540 (both through brolleys).
BTW, a brolley/diffuser won't make any difference to P-TTL, because the preflash is used to guage the amount of light required and as long as the flash has enough power it should all work out. But.... in my experience, P-TTL errs on the side of caution and underexposes by at least 1 stop. Fully manual is quick and easy with the K10D.
HTH!
Matt
P-TTL tries to be clever even when the camera is in "M" mode too. Actually it can be very useful when trying to balance the light.
When doing this kind of thing, I usually start with the flashes at 1/8 power in M mode (wireless slaves). Make sure you have set them to "Slave 1" mode, otherwise it'll go wrong... I set f/8, and 1/125s and work from there.
If it's too dark, I'll (a) open up the aperture and/or (b) increase the flash power. Once I've got the flash exposure right I'll decide whether to balance the ambient light by slowing the shutter speed down.
Have had some stunning shots like this using the K10D and AF360+AF540 (both through brolleys).
BTW, a brolley/diffuser won't make any difference to P-TTL, because the preflash is used to guage the amount of light required and as long as the flash has enough power it should all work out. But.... in my experience, P-TTL errs on the side of caution and underexposes by at least 1 stop. Fully manual is quick and easy with the K10D.
HTH!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Confused with PTTL v.s. Auto v.s. Manual v.s wire-less flash at 25/02/2007 - 20:45
Actually I don't see why you need to upgrade from version 2 of Elements!
It's perfectly fine
(There are a number of plugins that will extend it's ability. Try www.hiddenelements.com )
Lightzone is ok, and I quite liked it for its different way of editing, but I still prefer Photoshop. I use CS2 (for work), but I could do 90% of my editing in Elements
You might also want to check out my tutorials at www.mattmatic.co.uk - might give a new lease of life to Elements!
Matt
It's perfectly fine
(There are a number of plugins that will extend it's ability. Try www.hiddenelements.com )
Lightzone is ok, and I quite liked it for its different way of editing, but I still prefer Photoshop. I use CS2 (for work), but I could do 90% of my editing in Elements
You might also want to check out my tutorials at www.mattmatic.co.uk - might give a new lease of life to Elements!
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Image editing software? at 24/02/2007 - 12:56
Some other links (maybe not cheap...):
http://www.loxleycolour.com/pricelists.asp
http://www.chromagene.co.uk ("Genesis" prints are supposed to be awesome)
http://www.peak-imaging.com/
Matt
http://www.loxleycolour.com/pricelists.asp
http://www.chromagene.co.uk ("Genesis" prints are supposed to be awesome)
http://www.peak-imaging.com/
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Big Prints at 22/02/2007 - 14:18
Diito
Probably for a long while too
Matt
Probably for a long while too
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Thanks Adobe at 23/02/2007 - 22:41
Tim,
Happened to me too.
There was a problem with their notification system. If you refreshed the web browser window you'd eventually get the serial number.
However, if you click "Download" then the URL won't work again.
But, the first batch that had the problem were reset by Adobe so the Pixmantec url worked once more.
There's info on it in the Lightroom forums at Adobe.
Matt
Happened to me too.
There was a problem with their notification system. If you refreshed the web browser window you'd eventually get the serial number.
However, if you click "Download" then the URL won't work again.
But, the first batch that had the problem were reset by Adobe so the Pixmantec url worked once more.
There's info on it in the Lightroom forums at Adobe.
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on Thanks Adobe at 23/02/2007 - 17:03
Quote:
sharper that the 16-45 and has less vignette
sharper that the 16-45 and has less vignette
I take it from your post that you've never used a 16-45??? (Unless you've tried a dud)
I don't have any perceivable vignette on digital, very very little distortion and it's razor sharp. Visibly better than the 18-55, especially at the wide angle end.
The 16-50 will be faster - specifically one stop faster. It will have a different bokeh and rendition (9 aperture blades vs 8 of the 16-45). But I doubt you'll be able to tell that it's sharper.
Re: SRS - yes, have used them a few times. Excellent service
Matt
Comment by MattMatic posted on DA* Lens information for the first two but not the 60-250mm at 26/04/2007 - 16:01
2) Master = pop-up contributes, Control = pop-up just controls, doesn't contribute.
3) See (2). It's set in the new custom setting as you know.
4) Temporarily plug the flash on the hotshoe - this will sync the channel numbers.
5) No. Manual zoom control. That's why sometimes tethered can be more useful (but not in studio style setups).
Oh, and definitely, definitely set the "Slave" mode on the flash (as Peter mentioned). Slave 2 = dumb slave (will sync to any and every flash), Slave 1 = intelligent wireless mode.
HTH!
Matt