I use it on a reflector umbrella called the Sof'Shoulder. The flash points to the rear and fires into the umbrella. Unfortunately, I can only use it manually with this type of setup, since I have the early AF400T that won't rotate a full 180 degrees. (I use a flashmeter.) However, with the later model, a setup like this could be used in auto mode.
Bruce Dayton wrote: > > Paul, > > Very good information. I would be using this mostly for wedding work > for flash fill in daytime and main lighting during evenings for the > candids. I have typically used a flash bracket an Lumiquest Softbox > to keep the redeye out and shadows out of the way. > > Do you have your AF400T on the standard bracket that hooks to the left > side of the camera? What about shadow issues? > > Thanks, > > Bruce > > Thursday, April 3, 2003, 8:09:03 AM, you wrote: > > PS> Hi Bruce, > PS> I don't have the 500FTZ, but I use the AF400T regularly with my 6x7. I > PS> frequently use it with a Sof'Shoulder reflector umbrella for portraits. > PS> I have to turn the power down to 1/4 to get as wide as f11 with ISO 400 > PS> film, so it certainly has plenty of punch. I use it with the Quantum > PS> battery 2, which I bought used on ebay for $200 or thereabouts. I've > PS> also used it with the wide angle diffuser and the 55/4 to shoot car > PS> interiors and overhead shots of cars off of a ladder. I can easily > PS> achieve good f16 coverage with ISO 100 using the flash as fill under an > PS> overcast sky or as the main light for the interior shots. > PS> Paul > > PS> Bruce Dayton wrote: > >> > >> I am looking for more flash power than my AF360FGZ's for use with my > >> 67II. I have been considering the Quantum T2 Flash system but it is > >> quite costly. I am wondering if anyone has used/compared the AF400T > >> potato masher unit to the 500FTZ. Keep in mind that I would not use > >> the 500FTZ zoomed all the way. > >> > >> Any experience out there in Pentax land? > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Bruce
