Thanks guys, so those saying that it has a tactile half-way feel, do you find you press the shutter release button and it 'clicks' and then pushing it a bit harder it 'clicks' again and takes the photo? - This is the behaviour I'm experiencing with my grip, and my old K-x. I push the button, it has a small amount of travel, clicks, autofocuses, small amount of travel again, then clicks to fire.

Or is the only tactile 'click' you feel when you actually press the shutter release button fully? - This is what I'm experiencing with the K-3ii body, I push the shutter button, it seems to have some travel, autofocuses, then a single click which takes the shot. As a result it feels a bit 'spongy', but if that's correct then I can get used to it.

note. 'click' is probably a strong word to describe the action.

Hi All,

Recently purchased a K-3ii but I've noticed that the shutter button seems to have no tactile feedback when being pushed half way, I'm pretty sure my K-X did and the battery grip I'm using does so I've been used to more of a 2-step feel with it, It just seems completely soft all the way until you actually press the button to release the shutter.

Just wondering if this is a normal feature of the K-3ii or is there something wrong?

It doesn't actually seem to causing me any problems as AF is working fine.

If anyone has a K-3/ii could they try it and let me know?

Thanks.

Paul.

Love the first one, but I think that half a lamp top right needs to go.

Great shot(s) Alan.

Not much chance of it down here in Dover

K-3ii, 2 spare batteries & grip received.

Well packaged and in perfect condition, thanks John.

Paul.

Thank Nigel,

That's really helpful, I'll do some research into the cactus system. I think I'll have a play with the Sigma unit when it arrives and see how I feel about it. I just don't want to go spending money right away before I'm sure I even enjoy using a flash.

Interesting, I'd like to see some shots Bill.

Just looking at the Super, its actually not that expensive compared to the Pentax units, is it worth selling the ST and getting the Super, or are both going to disappoint me?

Another option is that I keep the ST and buy a Super late down the line, is there a way to use both Flashes at the same time?

Could I use the ST with an extension cord?

Yeah, I'm temped just to sell it, but then I'm not sure I really want to shell out £300 on a decent Pentax one at the moment...

Thanks guys, I had actually read a lot of your guide the other day Nigel which led me to checking out the Sigma's specs and realising it's limitations!

Hi All,

I've never used an external flash before, ever, all I've ever used is the built in flash on my K-X, I've never like the results. Recently I purchased a Sigma 17-50 f2.8 with which I am expecting in the post soon a free Sigma EF-610 DG ST. I'm not really sure what to do with it, I watched a few videos explaining the different ways that external flashes can be used and I like the idea of trying out using the flash off camera and using a remote trigger (can use the pop-up flash?).

Reading up on the DG ST it seems it can ONLY be used when attached to the hot shoe, and can't be used off camera, is this right? To add to this, I've now purchased a K-3ii, which should be arrive in the post soon too, so no pop-up flash.

Reading reviews of the DG ST it seems that its main selling point seems to be it's power, but it's somewhat limited in other areas. So here's my thinking, do I sell the flash and put the money towards a different flash, or do I keep it and try it out, or will I simply use it for a while and be frustrated at it's limitations.

As I said, this is all new to me, I don't have a studio or anything to do portraits, but it's definitely an area that I'd like to explore, especially now I have young children and nieces/nephews, the family are always asking if I could 'take some nice photos of them'.

Cheers for any advice

Paul.