Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 27, 2007, at 3:35 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 27/09/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> All way too complicated. Gimme a manual flash and a flash meter. ;-) > > I absolutely LOATHE flash. But it also can produce some wonderful > results. So I let the flash do all the work. Top

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/09/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >All way too complicated. Gimme a manual flash and a flash meter. ;-) I absolutely LOATHE flash. But it also can produce some wonderful results. So I let the flash do all the work. Top of the range Canon 580EX that is a computer with a li

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 27, 2007, at 12:10 PM, Axel Belinfante wrote: >> All way too complicated. Gimme a manual flash and a flash meter. ;-) > > I really, really, really like the aperrant simplicity of ttl flash - > the protocol is dead simple -- start, stop -- and all funky > computations/ > settings can hap

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-27 Thread Axel Belinfante
> All way too complicated. Gimme a manual flash and a flash meter. ;-) :-) I really, really, really like the aperrant simplicity of ttl flash - the protocol is dead simple -- start, stop -- and all funky computations/ settings can happen in the camera, flash needs to know nothing. I'm really, r

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-27 Thread Axel Belinfante
William Robb replied to my remark: > > I guess the bottom line is that "dedicated" by itself is > > an empty phrase. > > "dedicated" is not an absolute notion, but a relative one. > > it is relative to a (family) of camera body(s). > > > > "Dedicated" is an absolute term, and means that the flash

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
All way too complicated. Gimme a manual flash and a flash meter. ;-) G -- 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: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-26 Thread David Savage
On 9/26/07, cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I knew there was something more involved here but I couldn't verbalize it > with the limited mental resources I allotted for the task. LOL Mark! Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-26 Thread cbwaters
day, September 25, 2007 5:42 PM Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > - Original Message - > From: "Axel Belinfante" Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > >> >> I guess the bottom line is that "dedicated" by itself is >> an

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-26 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/25 Tue PM 03:22:29 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > My Nikon SB15 lit the flash ready signal on Nikon FM/FE bodies way > back in the 1970s. > > Li

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Axel Belinfante" Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > I guess the bottom line is that "dedicated" by itself is > an empty phrase. > "dedicated" is not an absolute notion, but a relative one. >

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 25, 2007, at 11:38 AM, Axel Belinfante wrote: >> Lighting the flash ready signal is not the same as responding to the >> body's flash control protocol for Flash EV Compensation, setting the >> exposure time and lens opening automatically, allowing HSS, etc, that >> are what a "dedicated" f

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread Axel Belinfante
> My Nikon SB15 lit the flash ready signal on Nikon FM/FE bodies way > back in the 1970s. > > Lighting the flash ready signal is not the same as responding to the > body's flash control protocol for Flash EV Compensation, setting the > exposure time and lens opening automatically, allowing

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
My Nikon SB15 lit the flash ready signal on Nikon FM/FE bodies way back in the 1970s. Lighting the flash ready signal is not the same as responding to the body's flash control protocol for Flash EV Compensation, setting the exposure time and lens opening automatically, allowing HSS, etc, th

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread P. J. Alling
; -Oprindelig meddelelse- > Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Boris > Liberman > Sendt: 24. september 2007 11:58 > Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Emne: Thinking of AF280T flash > > > Hi! > > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash,

RE: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread Jens Bladt
2007 11:58 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Thinking of AF280T flash Hi! I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th or 360th flashes. They are too expensive and 360th does not swivel. It seems that AF280

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Mail List > > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > > > > > On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > > > > > ... If you can get a > > > dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the > > > electronics &g

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-25 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 03:08:07 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > > On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > > > ... If you can get a > > d

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Interesting stuff. Them's wacky folks at Metz ... ! G On Sep 24, 2007, at 2:32 PM, Axel Belinfante wrote: > metz sca stuff will do anything dedicated it is able of, > at least in my experience. it is not always as capable > as we would like it to be, though... > > some discussion is also at > ht

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread cbwaters
was ok with this body. Cory - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 7:45 AM Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > Cory, when you say "work well" you mean tha

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Axel Belinfante
> William Robb wrote: > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >> On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > >> > >>> ... If you can get a > >>> dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the > >>> electronics > >>> in the camera, I think that would be best from an ease of operation >

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Thibouille
AFAIK the Metz flash permits that all exposure settings are uploaded to the flash automaticaly and the flash will still do computer mode. However my 40MZ2 + SCA 3701 is unreliable on a ist-D. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ...

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Adam Maas
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > >> On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: >> >>> ... If you can get a >>> dedicated flash for Pentax that

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > >> ... If you can get a >> dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the >> electroni

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:33 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: >> On 9/24/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> If you're going to be using a non-dedicated flash anyway, why not >>> buy >>> a NEW Sunpak 383 or Vivitar 285HV auto-flash for under a hundred >>> dollars as opposed to a used Pentax

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
the lens. If you don't do that, it's at your own risk :-) >> >> Dario >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 1

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > ... If you can get a > dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the > electronics > in the camera, I think that would be best from an ease of operation > POV. ... As you suspect, there are no dedicated flash units that wil

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Axel Belinfante
William Robb wrote: > > Godfrey, another thing that makes 280T very attractive is that it has > > this low level mode GN 8 or so that has very rapid recharge times. I > > will most definitely use it for my daughter ;-). > > Boris, I haven't used my 280T for quite some time, but I do recall it as

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 12:52:06 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Cory - one more question - you don't put any hardware between the > flash

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > Godfrey, another thing that makes 280T very attractive is that it has > this low level mode GN 8 or so that has very rapid recharge times. I > will most definitely use it for my daug

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 12:20:31 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Boris, like most auto flash do, you have to choose a flash range (e.g. 4-7m) >

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 01:18:41 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Excellent. I mean - this is more or less what I want - to have > understandable a

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon AM 09:58:08 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Hi! > > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a >

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Godfrey, another thing that makes 280T very attractive is that it has this low level mode GN 8 or so that has very rapid recharge times. I will most definitely use it for my daughter ;-). On 9/24/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Only because I don't know even zilch about flashes. Ca

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Only because I don't know even zilch about flashes. Can you enlighten me? On 9/24/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you're going to be using a non-dedicated flash anyway, why not buy > a NEW Sunpak 383 or Vivitar 285HV auto-flash for under a hundred > dollars as opposed to a use

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
If you're going to be using a non-dedicated flash anyway, why not buy a NEW Sunpak 383 or Vivitar 285HV auto-flash for under a hundred dollars as opposed to a used Pentax flash? G On Sep 24, 2007, at 2:58 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only g

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
TTL is out, but I think I used them > >> mostly in auto on the *istD anyway. > >> > >> Cory > >> > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
n risk :-) > >> > >> Dario > >> > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > >> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 1:45 PM > >> S

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
f you don't do that, it's at your own risk :-) >> >> Dario >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 1:45 PM >> Su

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
t;> >>> Cory >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:58 AM >>> Subject: Thinking of AF280T flash

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
in their > "auto" setting with my K10. Of course, TTL is out, but I think I used them > mostly in auto on the *istD anyway. > > Cory > > - Original Message - > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List&qu

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
; > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 1:45 PM > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > > > Cory, when you say "work well" you mean that flash measures the light > > on its own and it gives correct exposure as a result, right? If so, > > how does flash knows wh

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Message - >> From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:58 AM >> Subject: Thinking of AF280T flash >> >> >> >>> Hi! >>> >>> I

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Dario Bonazza
:-) Dario - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > Cory, when you say "work well" you mean that flash measures the ligh

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:58 AM > Subject: Thinking of AF280T flash > > > > Hi! > > > > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a > > full discharge on K10D. I don't want t

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread cbwaters
D]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 5:58 AM Subject: Thinking of AF280T flash > Hi! > > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a > full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th or 360th > flashes.

Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th or 360th flashes. They are too expensive and 360th does not swivel. It seems that AF280T has both manual control on the power of discharge and its own light sensor. Do

RE: AF280T Flash Question

2005-12-31 Thread Lewis Matthew
From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: Subject: RE: AF280T Flash Question Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 07:05:35 -0600 3 things I can think of: 1.) You had a bad battery in the first set, it shorted internally when it got warm and continued

Re: AF280T Flash Question

2005-12-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
ax 35 SLR made and > should work fine on any of them. Within camera > limitations of course. > > Don > > > -Original Message- > > From: Lewis Matthew [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 6:44 AM > > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.

RE: AF280T Flash Question

2005-12-31 Thread Don Sanderson
nt: Saturday, December 31, 2005 6:44 AM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: AF280T Flash Question > > > AF280T Flash problem/question: > I used it with near new batteries; it performed normally for a > dozen or so > shots. Then it recycled very slowly followed by heating u

AF280T Flash Question

2005-12-31 Thread Lewis Matthew
AF280T Flash problem/question: I used it with near new batteries; it performed normally for a dozen or so shots. Then it recycled very slowly followed by heating up and not recycling at all. I removed the batteries and put it away. The next day, I loaded new batteries and it recycled as normal

FS: AF280T Flash

2004-03-26 Thread Bruce Dayton
Just bought another AF360FGZ for backup so the backup AF280T is up for grabs. Extremely light use. Condition is LN- and comes with case and manual. $75 + shipping. Thanks, Bruce

Re: AF280T flash manual

2003-11-17 Thread Frits Wüthrich
http://www.wuthrich.cc/AF280T.pdf On Sun, 2003-11-16 at 22:27, Ian bromehead wrote: > My AF280T didn't come with a manual, so does anyone know where I can = > pick one up, although it isn't very sophisticated compared to more > modern units, it does have quite a few switchable modes that I'm > unfa

Re: SuperProgram/AF280T flash concerns

2003-08-14 Thread Mat Maessen
Lon Williamson wrote: a) The SP manual states that leaving the flash on, in _any_ mode, keeps the SP's meter perpetually on. Yet, with both my SPs and both my 280's, switching the flash off causes the camera to lose flash synch (125 will no longer display as the shutter speed, and the lightning b

Re: AF280T Flash clip ons

2003-08-01 Thread Lon Williamson
John, I don't know if these are still available new. I bought mine on Ebay. Boz's K Mount site will tell you which ones to get. -Lon fatbratcat wrote: Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2003 08:28:04 -0400 From: Lon Williamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: flash for Super Program butt

Re: AF280T Flash clip ons

2003-07-31 Thread Rfsindg
Also B&H and ebay have them. Tele is 135, wide is 24. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > I believe Adorama ( http://www.adoramacamera.com ) sells a Pentax AFT-1 Tele > Adapter ($22.50) for AF-200S/200SA, 280T Flashes (gives greater > concentration of the flash beam with telephoto

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Jun 2002 at 11:27, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > Hi, >I am considering dumping my Metzes as they are getting older and >older, and getting that AF280T. But I am concerned about the lower >power it has... > >1) Does it accept NiCds? I was told that the orig.manual stated to >

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Cotty
>1) Does it accept NiCds? I was told that the orig.manual stated to > NOT use NiCds... Any danger in using them? I never use alkalines as > the recycle times are just 3x as slow then... What about NiMH too? I run mine with NiMH rechargeables inside, and have had no problems. On full charge,

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Frantisek, Setting my Gossen Luna Pro Digital F to ISO 100 and 1/60 flash synch, it reads F8 for a value when the flash is fired on manual from 2 meters. Hope this is what you are looking for. It also takes about 4 seconds to recharge after firing manual using fresh NiMHs. Bruce Tuesday, J

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Jeff Post
002 12:01:54 +0100 >From: mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,... > >Hi, > >Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > > > >1) Does it accept NiCds? > >Yes. I've used them for years. Don't know about other >recharg

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-19 Thread Christian Skofteland
He was talking about me. Here it is again! http://photography.skofteland.net/documents.htm Christian On Friday 19 April 2002 12:48, you wrote: > On Wed, 17 Apr 2002, TM wrote: > > I'll search for the manual, then, thanks. > > > > Chris who? > > If he's talking about me, I've never put a manual

RE: AF280T flash

2002-04-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Wed, 17 Apr 2002, TM wrote: > I'll search for the manual, then, thanks. > > Chris who? If he's talking about me, I've never put a manual up on a website. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't for

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Steve Larson
t; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 7:28 AM Subject: RE: AF280T flash > Steve, > But if I shoot faster than 1/125, it won't sync, correct? Of course, > that fast > and flash probably don't make sense. > > Taka >

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Jeff
I've been doing this for years with business cards. I found that it works better than my Lumiquest bouncer. Jeff - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:18 AM Sub

RE: Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Thanks Dave- will look for what you're talking about. I think I'll have to get a diffuser for the flash, unless that's what you're talking about. Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit

RE: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Steve, But if I shoot faster than 1/125, it won't sync, correct? Of course, that fast and flash probably don't make sense. Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Galler

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
> Cheers > Cooty "Cooty"? ;-) Freb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
>Hi Taka.I also have the AF280T and Super Program combo.I have >done a few rolls of flash with an M 50mm f1.7 and they >turned out nice using TTL switch on the flash. >Make yourself a 'plastic bouncy thingy'See Cooty's site. URL for you: http://www.macads.co.uk/pentax/reflectormod.html Cheers

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Steve Larson
- Original Message - From: "TM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 7:01 PM Subject: RE: AF280T flash > Okay- you all convinced me, just run the flash in TTL and forget about > it, eh? > > That means I still h

Re: Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread David Brooks
Hi Taka.I also have the AF280T and Super Program combo.I have done a few rolls of flash with an M 50mm f1.7 and they turned out nice using TTL switch on the flash. Make yourself a 'plastic bouncy thingy'See Cooty's site. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/broo

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-17 Thread Steve Larson
Now put it on TTL with the Super P and forget about it ;) Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "TM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 3:53 PM Subject: RE: AF280T flash &

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-17 Thread William Kane
hanks to you all, I now have an AF280T flash. > > Now the question is- how do I use it? All I got > was the flash, no instructions. Pentax doesn't have > this flash's manual on their website. :-( > > With a Super Program on the way, all I need are a few > more lense

RE: AF280T flash

2002-04-17 Thread TM
Steve, Thanks, I figured that part out, but I'd like to know about the other modes. Can you help out w/ these other modes? I tested the TTL capability- works great. I think this flash may also replace my Minolta flash for use w/ the Spotmatic. Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-17 Thread Rfsindg
Taka, I copied the instructions and somebody put them up on a web site. Was it Chris? Anyway if you don't get a response ask again and I'll dig out the original 16 jpg's (3+ megs). Regards, Bob S. >Thanks to you all, I now have an AF280T flash. > >Now the question is

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-17 Thread Steve Larson
nesday, April 17, 2002 3:21 PM Subject: AF280T flash > Thanks to you all, I now have an AF280T flash. > > Now the question is- how do I use it? All I got > was the flash, no instructions. Pentax doesn't have > this flash's manual on their website. :-( > > With a

Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-20 Thread Alan Chan
>On the subject of Metz modules, does anyone know the difference between >SCA3702 and SCA3701? The 3701 appears to be older as it pops up on eBay now >and again but is it functionally the same as the 3702? Anyone got one? Mine is the "3701 Mk2". Other than it appears taller than the 3702, I do

Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-20 Thread
Alan writes: >An alternative is Metz flashes which you can switch the shoe. For instance, >Metz 40MZ3i with SCA372 shoe can do TTL flashes on any Pentax bodies which >can do TTL flash. However, since SCA372 shoe was designed for manual focus >bodies (just like AF200T etc), features like AF asi

Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-20 Thread Alan Chan
>I'm looking for a TTL flash to use with my Super Program and my MZ5. >Boz's KMP seems to be saying that the FTZ flashes won't work at all with my >Super Program? Is this true? Or will I simply loose the digital functions? >Would an AF280T be a better choice to work with both cameras? Basically

FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For power and flexiblity per dollar for your Super Program (and mine), I can't speak highly enough of the Ritz Photo Quantary 35-85mm zoom bounce flash with a modular (interchangeable) dedicated base. It's actually a rebadged respecced version of one of the well-known affordable third-party fla

RE: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-19 Thread Paris, Leonard
AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5 Hi, The newer FTZ flashes will fire on a Super Program, but all you will get is manual guide number flash. No auto aperture, ttl, etc. I have an AF280T to use on my Super Programs and ZX-5n just for that reason. It works

Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-19 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Christopher Lillja Subject: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5 > I'm looking for a TTL flash to use with my Super Program and my MZ5. > > Boz's KMP seems to be saying that the FTZ flashes won't work at all with my Super Program?

Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-19 Thread Brendan
The AF330 will only fire in manual mode 1/1 or 1/16 on the SP, you can use it as a manual flash. --- Christopher Lillja <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm looking for a TTL flash to use with my Super > Program and my MZ5. > > Boz's KMP seems to be saying that the FTZ flashes > won't work at all w

Re: FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-19 Thread William Johnson
Hi, The newer FTZ flashes will fire on a Super Program, but all you will get is manual guide number flash. No auto aperture, ttl, etc. I have an AF280T to use on my Super Programs and ZX-5n just for that reason. It works great. William in Utah. Christopher Lillja wrote: > > I'm looking for

FTZ330 vs Af280T Flash for SP and MZ5

2002-03-19 Thread Christopher Lillja
I'm looking for a TTL flash to use with my Super Program and my MZ5. Boz's KMP seems to be saying that the FTZ flashes won't work at all with my Super Program? Is this true? Or will I simply loose the digital functions? Would an AF280T be a better choice to work with both cameras? Chris L. Sc

Re: AF280T Flash (reposted forgot subject sorry)

2001-11-04 Thread Mark Roberts
"Leon Altoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I haven't got it but I've seen lots of people say how good it is and it >has a useful feature if you do the occasional macro shot - the head >will tilt down by 5 degrees (I think - it could be slightly more) so >you can leave the flash mounted on the hot

AF280T flash mods - pics posted with sketches

2001-10-21 Thread Cotty
Okay, a few pictures of the mod I made to a perfectly good AF280T are up. I've left the sketches up as requested - I'll take a little extra time in future on things like that. Looking at them now, I whince. http://www.macads.co.uk/pentax click on 'AF280T flash modificatio

Re: Speaking of the AF280T flash

2001-08-23 Thread Scoot
I bought mine new in the mid-80's with several of the specialized heads & accessories available for it. I usually leave it cocked up on the first click (to avoid red-eye); the diffusers & etc seem to be in the "fishing lure" category sucks for catching fish but sure catches fishermen. I dunn

[FW:Pentax SuperProgram w/ 4 Lenses + AF280T Flash]

2001-06-06 Thread Todd Stanley
Spotted in rec.photo.marketplace.35mm http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djq&as_ugroup=rec.photo.marketplace Todd <<<< Subject: FS:Pentax SuperProgram w/ 4 Lenses + AF280T Flash Date: 5 Jun 2001 11:45:18 -0700 From:

RE: WTB AF280T flash

2001-03-15 Thread Jens Bladt
vegne af [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14. marts 2001 19:49 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: WTB AF280T flash Hi, gang. I'm thinking in buying a 280T flash for my LX. I want to know if some list member wants to part with his/hers one. It must be in perfect working condition and in good (at least) cosme

[FW:Pentax AF280T flash Mint $75]

2001-02-12 Thread Todd Stanley
Spotted in rec.photo.marketplace.35mm http://www.deja.com/bg.xp?level=rec.photo.marketplace Todd <<<< Subject: FS:Pentax AF280T flash Mint $75 Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 23:07:06 -0500 From: "chris wakeen" <[EMAIL