K-5 II question - bounce flash

johnbachel · 07-10-2014, 04:35 PM

For about a year, I had a K-5, which was great, except for one problem - as is widely noted, bounce flash exposure was very erratic in TTL mode. As a result, I went back to Nikon. I'd still like to get back to Pentax, - especially for the in camera stabilization feature, if the bounce flash problem is solved. It seems clear that there is no problem on the new K-3, and I've seen a few reports that there has been a firmware update to the K-5 II that resolves the problem on that camera. I'd be interested to know what current K-5 II owners are finding when using bounce flash.

Thanks.

**mattt** · 07-10-2014, 05:20 PM

I've had a K5 IIs since December. I've shot 283 frames using flash, about half of which were bounced using AF 540 FGZ. I have no over exposures. Not having experienced the issues those with the K5 suffered, I wouldn't pronounce it cured, but I can say it has yet to be a problem for me.

Regards

Adam · 07-10-2014, 07:05 PM

From what I know, the overexposure is due to a hardware issue. The k3 has an entirely new metering system, and that's why it doesn't have the bug.

Brooke Meyer · 07-10-2014, 08:34 PM

Indoor events with either K5 or K5Iis, camera is manual exposure, Pentax 540 in P-TTL and flagged with "the black foamy thing" . Typically, I set - .5 to -1 EV on flash, sort of depends on ceiling color and height.

This was just about all bounced flash Birthday Party

rextang · 07-10-2014, 08:53 PM

With my K-5 I use a Metz 58-AF 2 and use the flash's meter instead of the Pentax TTL. Problem solved.

johnbachel · 07-11-2014, 04:27 AM

Thanks, everyone - it looks like not using TTL is the answer with the K-5 II.

07-10-2014, 04:35 PM	#1
johnbachel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 28	K-5 II question - bounce flash For about a year, I had a K-5, which was great, except for one problem - as is widely noted, bounce flash exposure was very erratic in TTL mode. As a result, I went back to Nikon. I'd still like to get back to Pentax, - especially for the in camera stabilization feature, if the bounce flash problem is solved. It seems clear that there is no problem on the new K-3, and I've seen a few reports that there has been a firmware update to the K-5 II that resolves the problem on that camera. I'd be interested to know what current K-5 II owners are finding when using bounce flash. Thanks.

07-10-2014, 07:05 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	From what I know, the overexposure is due to a hardware issue. The k3 has an entirely new metering system, and that's why it doesn't have the bug. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-10-2014, 05:20 PM	#2
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	I've had a K5 IIs since December. I've shot 283 frames using flash, about half of which were bounced using AF 540 FGZ. I have no over exposures. Not having experienced the issues those with the K5 suffered, I wouldn't pronounce it cured, but I can say it has yet to be a problem for me. Regards

07-10-2014, 08:34 PM	#4
Brooke Meyer Guest	Indoor events with either K5 or K5Iis, camera is manual exposure, Pentax 540 in P-TTL and flagged with "the black foamy thing" . Typically, I set - .5 to -1 EV on flash, sort of depends on ceiling color and height. This was just about all bounced flash Birthday Party

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rextang New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 13	With my K-5 I use a Metz 58-AF 2 and use the flash's meter instead of the Pentax TTL. Problem solved.

07-11-2014, 04:27 AM	#6
johnbachel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 28 Original Poster	Thanks, everyone - it looks like not using TTL is the answer with the K-5 II.

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