Re: Tech-support: Wireless trailing curtain sync flash a no-go [Re: WTB and a macro flash question]
Paul Sorenson wrote: You can substitute the ProMaster cord for all the Pentax do-dads. I've used this with both the Sigma EF-500DG Super and the AF-540FGZ and it works well. Typical cost around 60USD http://tinyurl.com/d44d89 -p Thanks Paul; good suggestion. -bmw -- 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.
Re: Tech-support: Wireless trailing curtain sync flash a no-go [Re: WTB and a macro flash question]
You can substitute the ProMaster cord for all the Pentax do-dads. I've used this with both the Sigma EF-500DG Super and the AF-540FGZ and it works well. Typical cost around 60USD http://tinyurl.com/d44d89 -p Bruce Walker wrote: Joseph McAllister wrote: A pretty thorough reading of both the K20D and AF540FGZ manuals re: TCS reveals nothing. It is neither mentioned as doable or not doable. It does "imply" that it should work, but does not back that up in text or sync spec charts. Let us know what tech support at Pentax has to say please... And the envelope please ... --- Dear Mr. Walker, Thank you for contacting Pentax. Trailing curtain sync will not work with the K20D and the AF-540FGZ off-camera in the wireless mode. The K20D manual doesn't specifically explain this but under setting up the flash in wireless mode on page 47 of the AF-540FGZ flash manual it says you have to have the flash set to leading curtain sync. The off-camera flash is using the built-in flash, or another AF-540 on the hotshoe, as a trigger, but only for leading curtain sync. --- However, I expect that I can use the hotshoe accessory and a cable to at least get off-camera TCS working. Sigh. Another multi-day special order from Pentax Canada. Thanks to everyone who helped-out, especially Doug and Charles for taking lots of flash shots of interior walls. :-) -bmw -- 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. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.287 / Virus Database: 270.12.3/2076 - Release Date: 04/23/09 06:30:00 -- 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.
Re: Tech-support: Wireless trailing curtain sync flash a no-go [Re: WTB and a macro flash question]
Doug Brewer wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: Dear Mr. Walker, Thank you for contacting Pentax. Trailing curtain sync will not work with the K20D and the AF-540FGZ off-camera in the wireless mode. The K20D manual doesn't specifically explain this but under setting up the flash in wireless mode on page 47 of the AF-540FGZ flash manual it says you have to have the flash set to leading curtain sync. The off-camera flash is using the built-in flash, or another AF-540 on the hotshoe, as a trigger, but only for leading curtain sync. --- However, I expect that I can use the hotshoe accessory and a cable to at least get off-camera TCS working. Sigh. Another multi-day special order from Pentax Canada. Thanks to everyone who helped-out, especially Doug and Charles for taking lots of flash shots of interior walls. :-) -bmw glad to do it. all in all it's just another pic of the wall. He's cruisin' for a bruisin' ... -bmw -- 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.
Re: Tech-support: Wireless trailing curtain sync flash a no-go [Re: WTB and a macro flash question]
Bruce Walker wrote: Dear Mr. Walker, Thank you for contacting Pentax. Trailing curtain sync will not work with the K20D and the AF-540FGZ off-camera in the wireless mode. The K20D manual doesn't specifically explain this but under setting up the flash in wireless mode on page 47 of the AF-540FGZ flash manual it says you have to have the flash set to leading curtain sync. The off-camera flash is using the built-in flash, or another AF-540 on the hotshoe, as a trigger, but only for leading curtain sync. --- However, I expect that I can use the hotshoe accessory and a cable to at least get off-camera TCS working. Sigh. Another multi-day special order from Pentax Canada. Thanks to everyone who helped-out, especially Doug and Charles for taking lots of flash shots of interior walls. :-) -bmw glad to do it. all in all it's just another pic of the wall. -- 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.
Tech-support: Wireless trailing curtain sync flash a no-go [Re: WTB and a macro flash question]
Joseph McAllister wrote: A pretty thorough reading of both the K20D and AF540FGZ manuals re: TCS reveals nothing. It is neither mentioned as doable or not doable. It does "imply" that it should work, but does not back that up in text or sync spec charts. Let us know what tech support at Pentax has to say please... And the envelope please ... --- Dear Mr. Walker, Thank you for contacting Pentax. Trailing curtain sync will not work with the K20D and the AF-540FGZ off-camera in the wireless mode. The K20D manual doesn't specifically explain this but under setting up the flash in wireless mode on page 47 of the AF-540FGZ flash manual it says you have to have the flash set to leading curtain sync. The off-camera flash is using the built-in flash, or another AF-540 on the hotshoe, as a trigger, but only for leading curtain sync. --- However, I expect that I can use the hotshoe accessory and a cable to at least get off-camera TCS working. Sigh. Another multi-day special order from Pentax Canada. Thanks to everyone who helped-out, especially Doug and Charles for taking lots of flash shots of interior walls. :-) -bmw -- 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.
