Toralf Lund wrote: > The thread started by Jostein a few days ago made me realise that I just > have to buy a ring flash. I'm looking at the cheap options, though, > specifically I very nearly ordered a Vivitar 6000 yesterday, but then I > thought I should perhaps try to find out more about it first. > Unfortunately, not a lot of information seem to be available online, but > didn't someone on the list mention using such a unit a while back? > I mainly have two questions about it: > > 1. The specs say this unit is for Pentax AF. Does that mean that it > uses the newer digital TTL mode and is incompatible with e.g. my > MESuper? > 2. Does this flash also have "traditional" auto operation, or does it > support TTL automation only? > > Also, if any of you lot have tested another, similar unit, please feel > free to share your experiences... >
I used the Vivitar 6000 quite a bit with the *ist D with really nice results. It is TTL only.. no manual or automatic settings. Pretty much just plug it in to the hot shoe and shoot. You can set the camera to manual exposure to try to balance ambient light. I'll see if i can dig up some shots where I used it. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
