not taken any with the sync cable yet - hope to soon though!

oops - forgot to update... I loaded up the firmware and it now works perfectly so thanks everyone.
I really didn't think of updating the flash as I looked for the camera but not the flash.

appreciate the help

Hi

I've read a few posts but still confused lol!

I'm looking for a slave flashgun so something cheap - if cheap enough then maybe two!
I plan to try using them with a round softbox (beauty dish type) for portraits - I'll need a wireless sync system to go with it - My camera does have wireless sync but I don't know much about it at the moment.

I currently have a Pentax K7 and a Metz 58 AF-1 flashgun (I now have a sync cable which connects those if I want to use it with a camera bracket but I do think another back up light (forgot the term) will help with some portrait images.

Thanks for any suggestions




metz...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00007EECW/sr=1-138/qid=1327103781/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1327103781&sr=1-138&seller=

metz... do I need the swivel head as previous example?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00456RFH6/sr=1-124/qid=1327103781/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1327103781&sr=1-124&seller=


cheapy speedlight version.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Speedlight-Speedlite-flashgun-Olympus/dp/B003...=pd_cp_ce_1

budget wireless flash...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Channel-Wireless-Flashgun-Speedlight-receivers/dp/B002RD...=pd_cp_ce_0

ROFL - I'm so proud!

total doh moment... AND I've just remembered why I don't usually partake in the 'introduce yourself' forum posts...

I've downloaded the update for the flash - I just need to track down the usb cable for it and then I'll try again.

lol.. oh yeah... I forgot about that - I tend to sign up to lots of sites and then forget.
But I plan to get more involved this time

Hi

I already wrote this post but for some reason it disappeared

It was a bit of a waffle but a quick summary of it was...
I started with a Pentax P30n about 20 years ago and took loads of pics but after working long hours and not having time/money for film etc (didn't have much confidence either) it took a back seat - my work is mostly in darkroom type work and as a (self taught) photo retoucher for photo libraries so I seem to skirt around photography... about time I started learning more so after updating from the K100D last year to a K7 I thought I'd join up and see if you lot can share tips and encouragement to improve my skills.

I even started using the manual settings rather than AV which I have to say does help things a lot!

Hope everyone has a nice Crimbo and hopefully see you around
Lenny

ah.. didn't think of that - I don't think the K7 has any updates but I'll check the flash gun... thanks

Got the cable today but it doesn't work!

I tried the flash on the camera and it works fine as usual but add the cable and no flash - do you think it's because it's a Metz 58 or I just managed to get a dud?

quick delivery though as I was expecting it to be late because of xmas.

good to know - I brought it yesterday so might turn up in a few weeks

looks like the part that fixes to the flash gun has the option of being screwed onto a light stand so I might not have to buy another part just to fix it to the camera bracket.. fingers crossed