The MZ-5 (as far as I'm aware) has a flash sync of 1/100 or slower. Anything faster than that and the flash will likely be out of sync or not flash at all. You'll probably get, if you try 1/200 or faster, part of the image exposed and part of the image becoming totally underexposed or black due to the sync issue.
For flashes, I always suggest a great inexpensive yet reliable Vivitar 283. It's a workhorse that suits just about any canera I've ever used. Cheers, Dave -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Piet Smit Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 6:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: flash for a MZ-5 Hi, I'm starting to make pictures of judo classes in our gym, but I've found that the build in flash of the MZ-5 doesn't give enough light. I've already used a flash which was not made for pentax, but on auto setting it will flash, and there is one shutter speed that I can set so it will also flash. If I buy a pentax flash or one made for a pentax camera will I be able to flash with all shutter speeds? And can anyone suggest a flash? thanx.. ______________________________________________________ http://mail.lycos.nl/ - Gratis E-mail - Nu 15 MB opslagruimte - 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 . - 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 .
