FS: AF400T outfit

2012-06-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Includes AF400T, but without a bracket. 4P sync cord. Another sync cord that terminates in a PC connection. And the external flash hand grip. Pics later. $80 shipped (US) for all. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-20 Thread Paul Ewins
We saw it tonight - definitely a P67 but I couldn't begin to guess whether it was an AF400T or a Metz 45 (or 60). Paul On 20/07/2009, at 1:22 AM, John Sessoms wrote: What I saw was fleeting glimpse of the prism housing and a potato masher type flash. When my brain caught up with my eyes

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-20 Thread AlunFoto
I couldn't determine the type of flash either, sorry. It happened too quickly. Jostein 2009/7/20 Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au: We saw it tonight - definitely a P67 but I couldn't begin to guess whether it was an AF400T or a Metz 45 (or 60). Paul On 20/07/2009, at 1:22 AM, John

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-19 Thread AlunFoto
2009/7/19 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Killing some time this afternoon, I took in a matinée showing of the new Harry Potter film. There's a scene of a party where a magic photographer is wandering around taking photos of the guests. Looked like they used a Pentax 67 with an AF499T

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jostein, Pay sharp attention at a party thrown by the professor, I think. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 4:12 AM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/7/19 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Killing some time this afternoon, I took in a matinée showing of the new Harry Potter film.

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-19 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob Sullivan Jostein, Pay sharp attention at a party thrown by the professor, I think. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jul 19, 2009 at 4:12 AM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/7/19 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Killing some time this afternoon, I took in a matin?e showing of the

Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-18 Thread John Sessoms
Killing some time this afternoon, I took in a matinée showing of the new Harry Potter film. There's a scene of a party where a magic photographer is wandering around taking photos of the guests. Looked like they used a Pentax 67 with an AF499T strobe as the prop. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, Saw the film. Joe, I did hear a Clikrtherump and see something like the AF400T. Can't say I identified the 67. It's a long movie so I won't sit thru it again... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jul 18, 2009 at 7:55 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: Didn't have to see it, you could

Re: Pentax 67 and AF400T

2009-07-18 Thread Joseph McAllister
Didn't have to see it, you could have heard it. Clikrtherump On Jul 18, 2009, at 16:55 , John Sessoms wrote: Killing some time this afternoon, I took in a matinée showing of the new Harry Potter film. There's a scene of a party where a magic photographer is wandering around taking photos

FS: AF400T

2007-08-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
I have too many flashes not being used anymore. I have two of these units along with a Metz and others. So clearing out a bit - Power wise - The 400T is a big potato masher type unit and doesn't have a built in zoom head. But it has a higher guide number @ 35mm than the FTZ500 flash. It

Re: FS: AF400T

2007-08-27 Thread pnstenquist
The battery alone is worth that much. A great deal for someone. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have too many flashes not being used anymore. I have two of these units along with a Metz and others. So clearing out a bit -

AF400T with ist*D?

2007-05-08 Thread Waldemar Winkler
I had been waiting for Pentax to come out with a decent digital SLR for years. I finally gave up about seven years ago and switched the focus of my attentions to video, something I had been involved in since the 1980's. A couple of years ago I bought a Canon digital camera with

Re: AF400T with ist*D?

2007-05-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
I can answer for the AF400T. I have two of them and used them extensively with two *istD's for lots of weddings. They work just fine. The thing to be aware of is that TTL mode for DSLR's is not very reliable as far as exposure goes. If you need to shoot that way, the *istD works best with ISO

FS: Quantum Battery 2 to AF400T cable

2005-09-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
NOS $15 shipped in US PayPal. Collin KC8TKA

Early AF400T modification

2003-09-11 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Early versions of this flash do not swivel 270degrees, as later models do. The head only turns 90degrees each way from straight ahead. This is how to modify it to get more turn. CAVEAT: I AM NOT RECOMMENDING ANYONE TO DO THIS WORK. I AM ONLY EXPLAINING HOW I DID IT. The stops for the

Re: AF400T flash and other 6x7 ??

2003-06-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Brother Dave, I recently purchased 2 AF400T's on ebay. One had the bracket for the 67 and the other had a Quantum Battery 2. Each cost me about $100. in KEH bargain shape. Bruce Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 8:57:22 PM, you wrote: bcin

Re: AF400T flash and other 6x7 ??

2003-06-01 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Brother Bruce. I was looking at one that just closed.It had the bracket and a battery,but the connection was to some sort of hot shoe adaptor and the seller was unsure if it offered a proper fit to the LS lens.As im just getting into the BH'd, i layed off for now.It went for about $250

Re: AF400T flash and other 6x7 ??

2003-06-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Dave, For future reference, the flash has a plug-in where you hook up the type of cord you want. There are three types: 1) Cord that hooks up to TTL for LX or 67II 2) Cord that hooks up to X synch terminal - 67 body or LS lens 3) Cord that has a hot shoe attachment to put on any camera

Re: AF400T flash and other 6x7 ??

2003-06-01 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Bruce. This one came wth choice #3 Duly noted and recorded.: ) Dave Dave, For future reference, the flash has a plug-in where you hook up the type of cord you want. There are three types: 1) Cord that hooks up to TTL for LX or 67II 2) Cord

RE: AF400T flash and other 6x7 ??

2003-05-30 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Paul. I don't do much macro(some though) and i just thought this format would make a nice emlargment if if got something nice.:) Now that you mention the 135 macro,i say one on ebay just the other day,and again,because i'm new to the changable lens MF gear,was not sure of it.Thanks for

AC Adapter II for AF400T- Beg,borrow, or steal

2002-12-19 Thread Steve Larson
Hi all, Anyone have one of these that you would like to sell? It lets you use the AF400T with a plug in to wall outlet. I`ve been nominated to be the photographer at my daughters school fashion show. I was thinking of using the LX with winder, SMCA 35-105/3.5, AF400T reversed into rented umbrella

Re: AC Adapter II for AF400T- Beg,borrow, or steal

2002-12-19 Thread Rfsindg
and it is difficult to run out of juice. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone have one of these that you would like to sell? It lets you use the AF400T with a plug in to wall outlet. I`ve been nominated to be the photographer at my daughters school fashion show. I was thinking of using

Re: AC Adapter II for AF400T- Beg,borrow, or steal

2002-12-19 Thread Paul Eriksson
There is @ KEH right now :-) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AC Adapter II for AF400T- Beg,borrow, or steal Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2002 14:58:07 -0500 Steve, I haven't got the adaptor, but there is a 9 volt battery pack that is really

Re: AC Adapter II for AF400T- Beg,borrow, or steal

2002-12-19 Thread Steve Larson
Thanks guys! KEH is closed, but I`ll snag it in the morning. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 12:36 PM Subject: Re: AC Adapter II for AF400T- Beg,borrow, or steal

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-15 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 14/04/02 04:52:53 GMT Daylight Time, Paul writes: Yep, that appears to be it. And that sucks. (Sorry Wendy) But really, why didn't they make it go 180° so it could be pointed back toward a reflector? Pisses me off. (Sorry Wendy). Paul Try rotating the whole thing inside

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-15 Thread Bob Rapp
Yep, that appears to be it. And that sucks. (Sorry Wendy) But really, For those who don't need TTL and want a high powered flash, look at the Metz 45 CT series. They are cheap on ebay. I picked one up with a home made battery pack for about 70 US. It replaced my old Metz 202 that I didn't want

RE: AF400T Question

2002-04-15 Thread Paris, Leonard
] Subject: Re: AF400T Question Yep, that appears to be it. And that sucks. (Sorry Wendy) But really, For those who don't need TTL and want a high powered flash, look at the Metz 45 CT series. They are cheap on ebay. I picked one up with a home made battery pack for about 70 US. It replaced my old Metz

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-15 Thread Camdir
In case you did not know this, Metz once made a TTL module for the 45 and 60CT guns which enables TTL with an LX sans FA1 (needs 4P sync cord A), or indeed with FA1 (needs 4P sync cord B). There appear to be 2 types - SCA371 (6pin for 45CT4/3), and C80 (8 pin for 45 CT5 60 CT2). Kind

RE: AF400T Question

2002-04-14 Thread Mick Maguire
Paul, you can easily loosen the clamp screws at the bottom, (the silver clamp bad is just a friction setup and the screws are very easily accessible) and swivel the whole unit through 180 degress to point backwards though if you wanted too. Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the

RE: AF400T Question

2002-04-14 Thread Mick Maguire
:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AF400T Question Yep, that appears to be it. And that sucks. (Sorry Wendy) But really, why didn't they make it go 180° so it could be pointed back toward a reflector? Pisses me off. (Sorry Wendy). Paul Mick Maguire wrote: Mine goes 90 to the left, 90

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-14 Thread Steve Larson
Why not just loosen the tripod screw and mount it backwards. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 5:09 AM Subject: RE: AF400T Question Paul, take a look at the attached scan

AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. Is there somme button that has to be depressed

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread Steve Larson
the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. Is there somme button that has to be depressed? Is there an online source

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Paul Stenquist wrote: How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. the AF280T

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread David S.
Paul Stenquist wrote: How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. Is there somme button

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread W.Xato
Paul, Mine rotates 180 deg to the left and 90 right. When rotated to the left it will also tilt up so you point it at an umbrella over your head. BTW, has anyone put one of those flash extender devices (Projecta Flash et al) on their AF400T? Will it fit? I want some fill flash sometimes on tele

RE: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread Mick Maguire
Mine goes 90 to the left, 90 to the right, 15 down and 90 up. Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:44 AM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: AF400T Question How many degrees

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread Steve Larson
So does mine. I mean if I turned hard enough it would go farther, but it would be junk plastic if I did. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 4:19 PM Subject: RE: AF400T

Re: AF400T Question

2002-04-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:44 AM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: AF400T Question How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees

FS: AF400T, F50F2.8 Macro, K135/f2.5, FA28-70/f4 (on ebay.de)

2002-01-12 Thread Arnold Stark
Hello, For all those interested: I have some very nice Pentax stuff for sale on Ebay Germany (I ship internationally): An AF400T professional flash (like new), a SMC Pentax 1:2.8 50mm Macro lens (almost like new), a SMC Pentax 1:2.5/135 (excellent) and a SMC Pentax-FA 1:4 28-70mm AL (like new

Using AF200T + AF400T on LX or AF400T + intern. flash of MZ5N

2001-12-06 Thread Arnold Stark
Hello, recently I picked up a AF400T flash with 4P Sync Cord B. I consider getting a 4P Sync Cord A as well but would first like to know whether it is possible to use the LX simultaneously with 1.) the AF200T flash mounted on the hot shoe of the FA-1 finder 2.) the AF400T flash, connected

Re: AF400T battery issues

2001-09-27 Thread Camdir
You wroteBTW the 510 volt batery is a plain carbon zinc a relic from the days of tube based portable radios. These need to be kept refrigerated to preserve their capacity. I used to use these with an old Honeywell Strobonar, but they beacame increasingly difficult to find and expensive to buy.

Re: AF400T

2001-06-13 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 13/06/01 15:47:47 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I notice that the manual lists a power pack for use with a 510 volt battery. Is this hardware available? I still have an Everready 497 battery for my Honeywell Strobonar that might work with that power pack.

AF400T HVP?

2001-06-05 Thread Camdir
Hello. Am I correct in assuming that the laminate 510v battery pack to which Pentax refer is actually made by Tocad? IE branded Sunpak rather than Pentax? Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net