Vic Mortelmans wrote: > Hi, > > Using my AF280T on my LX, I notice that there's no way to combine > auto/TTL functions with slow speeds. The camera always switches to the > flash sync speed, and I don't find a way to override this. > > I can use my Spotmatic or ES combined with the same flash in auto mode > to get slow speeds with flash, but it's a pity I cannot do so with the > advanced metering (especially in low light) of my LX. > > I guess I could use any non-Pentax automatic flash to do the same on the > LX, in a way 'fooling' the LX in thinking there's no flash on. But then > there's the question of compatibility: the LX should at least properly > sync with the flash! > > Any advices on what type of flash I could be looking for (preferrably a > cheapish model on the second hand market)? > > Goeten, > Vic > > PS. my wife will by buying a Canon DSLR shortly (don't know which model > yet) --- maybe an opportunity to find a Canon flash that would both work > on the DSLR and on the LX ? >
I know this was originally sent days if not weeks ago, but I JUST received it in my mailbox on 3/7/2008 at 15:00. The list is certainly wonky... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- 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.
