> Try seeing how far out (distance) you can use
> that AF330FTZ flash.
> Try some test shots.
As allused to earlier, I try to stay pretty conscious of the effective
shooting range of my weak flash (usually with 6 to 15 feet, wide open).
> Look for flash confirmation signals in the
> viewfinder or on the flash.
I've got 'em.
> My AF500FTZ with an onboard zoom feature
> doesn't work with the kind of subjects you are
> taking. You look to be
> far away or the animals would be frightened.
Actually, because of the locations, these animals are pretty used to
people. The hogs were no more than 8 feet away, the duck about the same.
The eagle was a bit further (maybe 15 feet), but there was much more
ambient light available there. Nonetheless, I understand the basic trend
here of the advice I'm being given and will definitely take it into
consideration. I will run the test as you and others have suggested, and
see what I come up with. I have to admit though, given the typical
proximity (usually within 10 to 15 feet), and aperture setting (wide
open or a stop off) I'm skeptical.
I just got off the phone with pentax support, and he seems to think that
my flash is "bugging out", perhaps fooling the camera and not really
providing sufficient light. It's been to repair before, so that wouldnt
be TOO surprising.
> You've got to get a tripod
Got one! A cheap one, but it works :o) which is why (as shown in the
samples) the flash is used often just for fill... and it still messes
things up.
Thanks Bob.
jerome
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