Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-31 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:10:22 -0800, Bruce Dayton wrote: Sounds about like me. If you are going to use a flash, use a REAL flash. On all my cameras from way back that had a pop up flash, I think I have used it perhaps 5 or 6 times in all. It is a stop gap for the few times I am unprepared and

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-31 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Jan, For product type shots a setup like you show would work well. I used to have 3 AF360FGZ's on stands triggered wirelessly from the popup flash. I was doing more studio type stuff and just found that the ouput was inadequate to handle the DOF that I wanted on certain shots. So yes, an

The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Digital Image Studio
Contrary to arguments posted here that flash failure was not a common fault amongst new Pentax DSLR bodies it appears that many seem to be prone to the problem (there seems to be a higher incidence flash problems reported for the K10D than any other single fault): New K10D Owner Experiences Known

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think people screw up using flash more often than with any other single feature. My Pentax 540 works perfectly on the K10D. Paul On Jan 30, 2007, at 6:15 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: Contrary to arguments posted here that flash failure was not a common fault amongst new Pentax DSLR

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
My bad. You were talking about the on-camera flash. Never used it. Never will. Paul On Jan 30, 2007, at 6:15 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: Contrary to arguments posted here that flash failure was not a common fault amongst new Pentax DSLR bodies it appears that many seem to be prone to the

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 31/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My bad. You were talking about the on-camera flash. Never used it. Never will. Than yours, like mine, will probably never break whilst the cameras are in our possession. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread David Savage
I use the onboard flash quite a lot...as a wireless trigger for my AF-540FGZ. Cheers, Dave At 08:47 AM 31/01/2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: My bad. You were talking about the on-camera flash. Never used it. Never will. Paul On Jan 30, 2007, at 6:15 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: Contrary to

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
Sounds about like me. If you are going to use a flash, use a REAL flash. On all my cameras from way back that had a pop up flash, I think I have used it perhaps 5 or 6 times in all. It is a stop gap for the few times I am unprepared and am willing to compromise the photo. -- Bruce Tuesday,

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello David, I used to do that with AF360FGZ's for studio work or on a bracket. In studio, I found they didn't have enough power to deliver the DOF that I needed. On a bracket, it worked but I found that the ambient light and subject/background reflectivity could have some impact on the

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 31/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the onboard flash quite a lot...as a wireless trigger for my AF-540FGZ. Techhead! :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread David Savage
G'day Bruce, I don't do any studio strobe work haven't done any in years (although I would like to get back into it). I'm a macro guy, wireless flash is perfect for a bug flower shooter like me :-) Cheers, Dave At 09:18 AM 31/01/2007, Bruce Dayton wrote: Hello David, I used to do that

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread David Savage
At 09:22 AM 31/01/2007, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 31/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the onboard flash quite a lot...as a wireless trigger for my AF-540FGZ. Techhead! :-) 8-(:-P Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Bruce Dayton
yes, I can see how it would work well for you. When trying to fill a family or individual, the dynamics change. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, January 30, 2007, 5:06:20 PM, you wrote: DS G'day Bruce, DS I don't do any studio strobe work haven't done any in years (although I DS would like

Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)

2007-01-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Has anyone on this list experienced a K10D internal flash failure? G On Jan 30, 2007, at 3:15 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: Contrary to arguments posted here that flash failure was not a common fault amongst new Pentax DSLR bodies it appears that many seem to be prone to the problem (there