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Comment by Tyr posted on Wireless trigger for studio lights at 14/03/2011 - 15:10
I think they reduce RSI as they do not require as much force to use. I really liked the illuminated keyboard on my wife's laptop as it could be used in the dark. Yes, I know that if I were a touch typist then I should be able to position my hands on the keyboard using the two guide keys and type away.
Comment by Tyr posted on Discussion for Competition #63 Noir at 13/03/2011 - 21:33
It would be safe to do so.
However, being a larger format it should be affected less than 35mm or APS-C as you don't magnify the finished image as much.
However, being a larger format it should be affected less than 35mm or APS-C as you don't magnify the finished image as much.
Comment by Tyr posted on Shutter speeds/focal length/handheld at 13/03/2011 - 21:30
Perhaps they addressed the issue. When I disassembled mine it looked as if it was missing a part. I got it shortly after they were released so there could have been a faulty batch. I found the fix on flickr as someone posted a guide on how to fix it. Several people has already followed it.
Comment by Tyr posted on Discussion for Competition #63 Noir at 13/03/2011 - 21:14
GlynM wrote:
It was a bit of a challenge to photograph. I had to balance the illuminated keys with the "F" legends on the function keys where only the orange icons are illuminated. I found it was very easy to smear or burn out the illuminated legends. I was though pleased that the illumination also provided a hint of blue highlighting between the keys.
Glyn
I have the same keyboard. I like the short travel distance on flat keyboards. The only problem I have noticed is the space bar is badly designed. I had to take it off and insert a piece of plastic otherwise the space-bar hit rate was less than 25% unless you hit it dead centre. It was extremely irritating as I couldn't type anything as it would come out as a long string of space-less characters.Tyr wrote:
Logitech Illuminated keyboard by any chance?
Yep, well spotted. It is the cheaper wired, rather than wireless, version. I think it is a lovely keyboard. It has a nice feel and the illuminated keys work well in subdued lighting. However it was still rather expensive and I hope will last somewhat longer than the cheaper ones I have previously used.Logitech Illuminated keyboard by any chance?
It was a bit of a challenge to photograph. I had to balance the illuminated keys with the "F" legends on the function keys where only the orange icons are illuminated. I found it was very easy to smear or burn out the illuminated legends. I was though pleased that the illumination also provided a hint of blue highlighting between the keys.
Glyn
Comment by Tyr posted on Discussion for Competition #63 Noir at 13/03/2011 - 20:10
amoringello wrote:
There is to some extent a requirement that both the camera and trigger are well within specifications...
My K7 would not sync without black bars until I went down to 1/160 or even 1/125 with the Skyport remotes.
Yet my K5 syncs just fine at 1/180 with the same equipment.
The K7 of course works just fine with wired and PTTL and even when a dumb flash is in the hot shoe and remote flashes are slaved, so it is definitely some interaction of the radio remote and the camera reaction timing.
If you're getting black bars form the shutter timing being off a bit, see if you can rent or borrow a set of PocketWizards. Pocket Wizards are not perfect, but they really are the defacto-standard for the lowest rate of failure amongst any other brand.
If they resolve the issue, your remotes are probably just not fast enough or out of spec (or on the edge).
If the issue is not resolved, then your camera may have an issue.
My K7 was repaired, motherboard replaced, and the problem persisted. I know other people have no problems with their K7... so again, maybe a combo of devices being in spec but at the fringes and just compounding to an unsatisfactory situation???
Dunno... never will. Both Pentax nor Elinchrom point fingers in the other direction and neither are willing to investigate the issue.
I don't really see the point in even looking at the PW as they are stupidly expensive for a set of RF transmitters at 2.4GHz. 2.4GHz transceivers are so cheap, mass produced and reliable that almost and device operating on those frequencies will be reliable. That is why I chose the Cactus V5s.Tyr wrote:
Some triggers have a delay in the circuitry and transmission. This means they by the time they trigger the flashes the 2nd curtain is already closing. It is common with cheap triggers.
Even use of "good" trigers (e.g. Elinchrom Skyport) can result in black banding at X-Sync speed.Some triggers have a delay in the circuitry and transmission. This means they by the time they trigger the flashes the 2nd curtain is already closing. It is common with cheap triggers.
There is to some extent a requirement that both the camera and trigger are well within specifications...
My K7 would not sync without black bars until I went down to 1/160 or even 1/125 with the Skyport remotes.
Yet my K5 syncs just fine at 1/180 with the same equipment.
The K7 of course works just fine with wired and PTTL and even when a dumb flash is in the hot shoe and remote flashes are slaved, so it is definitely some interaction of the radio remote and the camera reaction timing.
If you're getting black bars form the shutter timing being off a bit, see if you can rent or borrow a set of PocketWizards. Pocket Wizards are not perfect, but they really are the defacto-standard for the lowest rate of failure amongst any other brand.
If they resolve the issue, your remotes are probably just not fast enough or out of spec (or on the edge).
If the issue is not resolved, then your camera may have an issue.
My K7 was repaired, motherboard replaced, and the problem persisted. I know other people have no problems with their K7... so again, maybe a combo of devices being in spec but at the fringes and just compounding to an unsatisfactory situation???
Dunno... never will. Both Pentax nor Elinchrom point fingers in the other direction and neither are willing to investigate the issue.
Comment by Tyr posted on Wireless trigger for studio lights at 13/03/2011 - 20:05
Welcome and nice shots on flickr.
Comment by Tyr posted on Hello to all from italy at 13/03/2011 - 19:13
Sync problems is why I chose the Cactus V5 2.4GHz microwave radio triggers. They will apparently sync to 1/1000 with electronic shutter cameras.
I tried to push sync my K10D beyond 1/180 with the triggers but the K10D cannot seem to send a trigger signal to the hotshoe above 1/180 without recieving an HSS signal from the flash.
I do know of people with Nikon cameras who can force sync above their stated sync speed to 1/320 or 1/500 with a small amount of banding.
I tried to push sync my K10D beyond 1/180 with the triggers but the K10D cannot seem to send a trigger signal to the hotshoe above 1/180 without recieving an HSS signal from the flash.
I do know of people with Nikon cameras who can force sync above their stated sync speed to 1/320 or 1/500 with a small amount of banding.
Comment by Tyr posted on Wireless trigger for studio lights at 13/03/2011 - 18:06
Some triggers have a delay in the circuitry and transmission. This means they by the time they trigger the flashes the 2nd curtain is already closing. It is common with cheap triggers.
Comment by Tyr posted on Wireless trigger for studio lights at 13/03/2011 - 16:48
That is rather good. I'll forward the details to someone I know.
Comment by Tyr posted on K10 and 18-55 lens for sale at 13/03/2011 - 16:42
I don't care about correct synchronisation, I'd like to be able to choose a higher shutter speed and the flash to still fire. This may cause black banding but may be useful in some situations.