Thanks to all who responded to my original posting regarding lighting on a budget!
To show my ignorance I'll admit that I didn't realize you could use an "on-camera" electronic flash as an "off-camera" flash so I come back to you with a question of whether this is possible or not with my current flash. I have a ProMaster FTD 7000m (http://www.promaster.com). For those who don't want to take the time to look at the site I'll provide the basic specs off the site: Guide Number: 138 (100 ISO) * TTL Auto Range: 2-99' (100 ISO) * Power Source: 4 AA Alkaline Batteries * Recycle Time: 0.3-10 Seconds * Motorized Zoom - 24mm-105mm * AF Illuminator for Autofocusing * Bounce Angle: -7° to 90° * Full TTL Dedication * Swivel Angle: 0° to 180° * Front & Rear Flash Ready Light * Flash Modes: TTL Auto, Manual, Multiple, * Multifunction LCD Display Panel Modeling, Slave/Remote Now the Slave/Remote is not the normal cable connection. It came with a little stand that allows me to stand it off to the side and when using a my ZX-5n's built in flash it will sense when it goes off and then go off. Do any of you think it would be possible to set up this flash with a homemade softbox or even a photo umbrella? Meaning, could I have the Promaster flash close to my subject (wife, kids) swivel it 180 degrees and and then have it just go off by reading my ZX-5n's flash? For now I'd probably be using just my Pentax 80-200 until I can afford a faster lens. If you think it is possible I'd be curious as to which film you would recommend. I just received my order of Portra 160 and would like to use this if possible. On another note, if I'm using just normal lighting (i.e. lamps) do I need a special filter like an 80a when using color film (e.g. - Kodak Portra 160, Royal Gold 400)? thanks again to all of you! Delano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
