Jens Bladt wrote:
Yes, RTF = ReTractable Flash, I guess. I'd go and see the dealer, if I were you, Dave. Show him what happens!
Did you do the test in a bright environment or in a dark place?
In a bright environment, the burn is not as significant, presumably because the lens is further stopped down naturally. I haven't checked to see if this presumption is correct though.
Are you using fast, normal or depth programs (??) - or is this issue out of the question in Smart-Pic mode?
I'm using it in smart-pic mode, which is the only mode where the flash pops up on its own. In 'P' mode, the flash is automatic, but must be popped up first, from what I can tell.
I have now made shots in every possible mode (Green Mode-P-Tv-Av-M). I've tried F.1.4 and F.8. And all speeds between 1/8-1/150 sec. I just can't seem to get one bad exposure, no matter what!
I still believe your RTF is not doing TTL properly. If your AF330FTZ was in TTL mode, then the camera sensor works all right. The RTF must be the problem.
Yes, it seems that the RTF isn't responding to TTL guidance, from what I can tell. Pretty odd.
The difference between old (pre A) and new lenses is the method of measurement. The old ones can't do matrix and the camera chooses Centre Weighted instead (if the camera is set to matrix/pattern).
Doesn't matter anyway, all my lenses are either FA or DA.
The distance does not influense exposure unless you link AE to AF-popints, I believe. And I guess this feature will only work with matrix metering, not Centre weighted.
I'm not an expert. But your camera really should produce brilliant results, with and without the flash.
Thanks. :) This doesn't make me feel better. *sigh*. Maybe in a few weeks after the newness has worn off I'll contact Pentax for guidance. It is under warranty, of course, but the dealer only had one in stock at the time, and without another to compare it to, I don't know if they'll see it my way, though the results are unmistakeable. Basically all pictures taken in low light with the RTF flash are taken more or less at full throttle, blowing pictures to the point of near total burnout.
