Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
The short answer is that there is no way to trigger a flash at exposure times over the X sync speed unless you're using a dedicated Pentax flash unit and HSS mode. I'm certain that Pentax considers this a plus for most of their users. Yeah, understood. I'm sure it is... for most :) I guess I'm really trying to pervert the purpose of the flash sync anyway; I'm using it to drive a second slave camera via a wireless link; such that any time I take a shot of my handheld K20D, my K10D takes a wide-angle shot from its static tripod also. Works very nicely, so long as I'm careful to stay at or below 1/180th shutter speed. Guess I'll just have to live with that. Thanks all for the respones. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Maybe be going manual would be OK ? On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 9:08 AM, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
- Original Message - From: Peter Loveday Subject: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds? Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? It doesn't look like it. I hooked my Metz up to the PC terminal, and tried. The flash trigger appears to be turned off at speeds above 1/180 second. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? It doesn't look like it. I hooked my Metz up to the PC terminal, and tried. The flash trigger appears to be turned off at speeds above 1/180 second. William Robb Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. I'm much more impressed with the Olympus flash system, and I know Nikon are very good at flash. With my Olympus you can use flash at any shutter speed because of their 'Super FP' mode - which has been available since the days of the OM system. Although I've never used flash much, when I do use it I want it to be able to do what I want, and Pentax have always been pretty poor in that area. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
- Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: RE: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds? Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? It doesn't look like it. I hooked my Metz up to the PC terminal, and tried. The flash trigger appears to be turned off at speeds above 1/180 second. Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. Same here. The first wedding I shot with my LX it buggered me up by refusing to trigger the flash in common fill flash situations. I didn't discover this little design flaw until I had a bridesmaid coming down the aisle towards me. I ended up with a few K1000s that became my 35mm wedding cameras. They did exactly what they were told to do. I like that in a camera. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
On Jun 28, 2008, at 12:08 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/ hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. The short answer is that there is no way to trigger a flash at exposure times over the X sync speed unless you're using a dedicated Pentax flash unit and HSS mode. I'm certain that Pentax considers this a plus for most of their users. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
I use high speed synch mode on a regular bases. it works very well. If one were able to trigger the flash above synch speed in normal mode, the result would be a frame that is exposed unevenly. We used to be able to do that with some cameras. The result is predictable. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jun 28, 2008, at 12:08 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/ hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. The short answer is that there is no way to trigger a flash at exposure times over the X sync speed unless you're using a dedicated Pentax flash unit and HSS mode. I'm certain that Pentax considers this a plus for most of their users. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Bob W escribió: Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. I'm much more impressed with the Olympus flash system, and I know Nikon are very good at flash. With my Olympus you can use flash at any shutter speed because of their 'Super FP' mode - which has been available since the days of the OM system. Although I've never used flash much, when I do use it I want it to be able to do what I want, and Pentax have always been pretty poor in that area. Pentax introduced HSS (flash syncro at any speed) in 2001 when the MZ-S appeared. The AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ are HSS-capable units. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Bob W escribió: Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. I'm much more impressed with the Olympus flash system, and I know Nikon are very good at flash. With my Olympus you can use flash at any shutter speed because of their 'Super FP' mode - which has been available since the days of the OM system. Although I've never used flash much, when I do use it I want it to be able to do what I want, and Pentax have always been pretty poor in that area. Pentax introduced HSS (flash syncro at any speed) in 2001 when the MZ-S appeared. The AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ are HSS-capable units. Carlos Forgive my ignorance - I stand corrected! Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
I regularly use fill flash from my 540 at 1/2000 or 1/4000. Pentx HSS works well. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob W escribi�: Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. I'm much more impressed with the Olympus flash system, and I know Nikon are very good at flash. With my Olympus you can use flash at any shutter speed because of their 'Super FP' mode - which has been available since the days of the OM system. Although I've never used flash much, when I do use it I want it to be able to do what I want, and Pentax have always been pretty poor in that area. Pentax introduced HSS (flash syncro at any speed) in 2001 when the MZ-S appeared. The AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ are HSS-capable units. Carlos Forgive my ignorance - I stand corrected! Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
