If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Pentax istD flash compatibility
Hello,
Any opinions if there is any risk using older external flash units with Pentax *ist D, eg. Pentax ring flash AF080C an Metz CT-4? Matti |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
mjv wrote:
Hello, Any opinions if there is any risk using older external flash units with Pentax *ist D, eg. Pentax ring flash AF080C an Metz CT-4? Matti Matti. By risks do you mean damage to the camera? Good question. I've tried a few other older generic brands (Pentax compatible) and they worked but I wasn't that satisfied by the results. I don't know about those flashes but I decided to spend the big bucks and buy the AF-360FGZ that Pentax really pushes for the *ist models. Expensive for $299.00CAD but IMO well worth it. I was using the AF220T and found a lot of my images were over-exposing unless the camera was set to spot metering on the P mode. It took a lot a bit of tinkering but I really had to be aware of the settings. I also used the M mode and set the speed to 125/sec with a F5 aperture for this flash with good results. However, since I bought the AF-360FGZ I've been spoiled because of the great results. It even has a wireless function so you can use it as a slave with the built in flash. My 2 cents for a fellow *ist user |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Question on Flash unit for Pentax 67II | James Dunn | Medium Format Photography Equipment | 6 | December 18th 04 02:35 PM |
Pentax *ist DS Compatibility with Older Pentax Lenses | Larry R Harrison Jr | Digital Photography | 23 | December 9th 04 08:24 PM |
Pentax 140 Ring Flash | BobS | Digital Photography | 0 | November 24th 04 10:09 PM |
Pentax *ist DS Lens and External Flash Compatibility | Digital SLR Cameras | 1 | November 24th 04 07:41 AM | |
Pentax MZ-50 + Auto Flash -Help | Your name | Other Photographic Equipment | 2 | September 16th 04 03:39 PM |