----- Original Message ----- From: "Delano Mireles" Subject: Back to budget lighting....
> 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. You can use it the way you describe. Point the auto sensor at the subject and the head into a reflector. You may want to mask the built in flash so that the discharge from it doesn't affect the picture. If the Portra is fast enough, go crazy...... > > 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)? Yes. William Robb - 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 .
