Thanks, Brian. I've not used a continuous light before, except in studio
settings, so the bolt is a new experience to me. I do like that flahs
can freeze motion, including camera shake, but when used for fill only
that is not a factor. I would not mind having the versitility to use
flash on the Q with K mount lenses, though.
The only issue I am having with the Bolt is that I can't get it's
so-called flash mode to work on the Q. This is a mode where the Bolt
activates for 1/2 of a second when you press the shutter. The control is
on the hotshoe and the flash signal actives it. It works on every camera
I have except the Q for some reason. Regular flashes work on the Q so I
am stumped for the time being. I'm sure it is just some menu setting I
am missing.
If your 50mm K macro lens is an f4 I believe it is the same optical
formula as the M50 f4 that I used.
Mark
On 3/26/2013 3:02 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
That's impressive.
I'm still building up my Q kit - the 15 to 45 zoom is on the way and I
have adapters for M42 and Konica AR. I'm yet to try macro with my Q
but I have a 55mm Hexanon that I'll be playing with when I get a
chance. I even have an old 50mm Macro Takumar that might be worth
trying.
I'm interested in that Bolt ring light. From your last paragraph I
get the impression that you think actual flash has some advantages
over continuous light. If so, any particular reason? Greater light
intensity?
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