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Comment by Peekie posted on Miranda 700 cd with Kx at 21/03/2012 - 23:10
Well, Melih, I can only guess there is some fault in the camera - all you can do to eliminate it would be either to try another known good flashgun on the camera, or try the Miranda on another body. I'm afraid I'm not very conversant with hot-shoe technology to help much. But please let me know how you get on.
Comment by Peekie posted on Miranda 700 cd with Kx at 20/03/2012 - 22:20
Melihbozkurt wrote:
Hi Peekie;
I check what you said and flash fire when I short centre pin to ground (side contact). So whT could be wrong?
I found another flash unit some where deep in my bag. Trigger voltage is aound 55 volts. Is it safe to use? I tought i could check camera whether it really works with other unit.
Secondly how can I understand the polarity of second unit?
Hi Melih,Hi Peekie;
I check what you said and flash fire when I short centre pin to ground (side contact). So whT could be wrong?
I found another flash unit some where deep in my bag. Trigger voltage is aound 55 volts. Is it safe to use? I tought i could check camera whether it really works with other unit.
Secondly how can I understand the polarity of second unit?
I would be very careful about trying the other flash you have found. 55 volts would be quite dangerous, I think (I have another flash which measures nearly 200 volts!) I must say I am puzzled by the lack of operation on the camera. Can I assume the pop-up flash works, yet the hot-shoe doesn't? I guess you have checked the various flash settings on the 4-way selector.
Comment by Peekie posted on Miranda 700 cd with Kx at 20/03/2012 - 08:53
Melihbozkurt wrote:
Hi Peekie;
I opened hotshoe base and everthing looks normal. No loose cable, no disconnection etc. I measured voltages from inside, they are exactly same. If there was something wrong with electrics, I wouldn't have measured voltages??? I tried to completely disassemble flash gun to see inside in details; however, I couldn't manage it.
Hi Melih, can you try shorting the large centre pin to the 'ground' connector? (that is, the spring side contact, not visible in your photo but would be on the right hand side as your photo was taken, it lurks between the base plate and the knurled locking ring). This ought to fire the flash.Hi Peekie;
I opened hotshoe base and everthing looks normal. No loose cable, no disconnection etc. I measured voltages from inside, they are exactly same. If there was something wrong with electrics, I wouldn't have measured voltages??? I tried to completely disassemble flash gun to see inside in details; however, I couldn't manage it.
Comment by Peekie posted on Miranda 700 cd with Kx at 19/03/2012 - 12:27
Hi Melih,
Sounds to me like your flash is faulty, then, perhaps a disconnection in the hot-shoe base plate. Shorting with your voltmeter pins should be OK, practically anything metal (like a screwdriver or a coin) ought to makt the unit flash. But it is surprising, since you are able to detect a voltage on the pin. There are four small cross-head screws securing the shoe to the body of the flash, but if you remove these be careful as there are small springs inside which give pressure to the contacts.
Sounds to me like your flash is faulty, then, perhaps a disconnection in the hot-shoe base plate. Shorting with your voltmeter pins should be OK, practically anything metal (like a screwdriver or a coin) ought to makt the unit flash. But it is surprising, since you are able to detect a voltage on the pin. There are four small cross-head screws securing the shoe to the body of the flash, but if you remove these be careful as there are small springs inside which give pressure to the contacts.
Comment by Peekie posted on Miranda 700 cd with Kx at 17/03/2012 - 23:33
Hi Melih
I have been using a Miranda 700CD with my K-x for some time now without problems. I get 8.5v. on pin 1 and 11.9v on pin 2, so these are close to your figures and it appears the unit is working OK. However, unlike you I do get a flash when shorting 2 to the centre, so perhaps that is where your problem is?
I have been using a Miranda 700CD with my K-x for some time now without problems. I get 8.5v. on pin 1 and 11.9v on pin 2, so these are close to your figures and it appears the unit is working OK. However, unlike you I do get a flash when shorting 2 to the centre, so perhaps that is where your problem is?
Comment by Peekie posted on Miranda 700 cd with Kx at 17/03/2012 - 18:37
Money rules everything. I'd never sign up to Sky, ever.
Comment by Peekie posted on The end of ful F1, on BBC. at 29/07/2011 - 21:23
DarkM wrote:
Pentaxophile - yes, that's the one.
Thoughton - will check out your Flickr later (it's blocked from work).
Seems I might have to hunt down a PK adapter then, I doubt I'll use the lens that much (I already have a 55-300 DA) but I'd like to keep using it a bit if I can...not worth selling and I don't like to just keep it in a cupboard.....
I'll swap a PK adaptor for your 55-300 if you like...Pentaxophile - yes, that's the one.
Thoughton - will check out your Flickr later (it's blocked from work).
Seems I might have to hunt down a PK adapter then, I doubt I'll use the lens that much (I already have a 55-300 DA) but I'd like to keep using it a bit if I can...not worth selling and I don't like to just keep it in a cupboard.....
Seriously, the Tamron works fine on my K-x if a bit heavy - but very robust
Comment by Peekie posted on Tamron Adaptall 2 70-210 zoom (46A) at 24/02/2011 - 15:17
You're not the only one with the dilemma between Tamron/Sigma/Pentax! Can't make my mind up either.
Comment by Peekie posted on Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO Macro Super AF for Pentax at 16/02/2011 - 23:25
Oggy wrote:
Assuming they are the correct voltage and polarity then there shouldn't be a problem other than the fact that the plug on the camera where the external power supply connects is often unique.
If there's a socket on the k-x I haven't found it yet! The official Pentax adaptor simulates a battery and goes into the battery compartment. That said, I'd also be interested in any way of avoiding buying an expensive bit of kit whan I have such things lying around at homeAssuming they are the correct voltage and polarity then there shouldn't be a problem other than the fact that the plug on the camera where the external power supply connects is often unique.
Alan
Comment by Peekie posted on a/c adaptor at 28/01/2011 - 23:31
Hi Peekie;
Actually, i do not have any other body to try it on and only flash I have is older flash I mentioned above. Actually, I used that older unit with mt fujifilm S9600 before I buy Kx. It did not fry digital camera but I am still concerned about using it on Kx.