The FA Limited Club

NicoleAu · 05-25-2011, 03:26 AM

Swede - Did you use a flash trigger for the umbrella?

**Digitalis** · 05-25-2011, 04:10 AM

Thanks for the Compliment Ash...here is another Image from that day.

Pentax K-7 - FA 31mm f/1.8@ f/2.8 ISO 100

the swede · 05-25-2011, 06:15 AM

Originally posted by NicoleAu

Swede - Did you use a flash trigger for the umbrella?

Yes Nicole, i used a Cactus V5 trigger and a YN560 flash, inside an Westcott Halo Umbrella Softbox. 45 in. Round Halo | Westcott Pro Photography and Video Lighting

No light stand, the first picture i hand held the umbrella straight down on him, and in the second picture the umbrella just lied on the floor on its covered back.

Originally posted by Digitalis

Pentax K-7 - FA 31mm f/1.8@ f/2.8 ISO 100

Very nice! I like the ones on the page before to.

NicoleAu · 05-25-2011, 05:44 PM

Thanks swede, I've been looking at getting some cactus triggers soon. Have heard they're good. How did you do it without a stand?? Where does the flash go?

V10 · 05-25-2011, 10:09 PM

Ash, thanks for kind words.

the swede · 05-25-2011, 11:23 PM

Originally posted by NicoleAu

Thanks swede, I've been looking at getting some cactus triggers soon. Have heard they're good. How did you do it without a stand?? Where does the flash go?

Adjustable Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket | Westcott Pro Photography and Video Lighting

The Cactus goes on the top and the flash on the Cactus. The umbrella shaft goes through the litle hole with a shiny knob.

Thats all, i just didnt put the mount on a stand. The Halo has a closed backside (as you can see on the link i provided in my last post) and the stand goes in through either the black side or white side, through welcro openings.

Because the umbrella is a softbox with closed backside, i can just put it on its back on the floor.

The ideal is to mount it on a stand, but i was lazy.

**Digitalis** · 05-25-2011, 11:50 PM

Pentax K7 - FA31mm f/1.8 Limited - AF360 w/ Honl Red gel, AF540 + honl 1/2Cto Gel and speed grid.

(jpeg may look bad, but that is pentax forums messing with the quality settings)

Last edited by Digitalis; 01-28-2015 at 12:36 AM.

**RichardS** · 05-26-2011, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by TOUGEFC

My youngest son turned four yesterday

43

Magic! You must have a good camera

Richard.

pencilnink · 05-26-2011, 12:31 AM

I can finally contribute to this thread after being just an observer for so long. I finally received my first limited lens last Friday, but haven't had a chance to take it on a real outing until today

All I can say is wow.....I love this lens, I think my SMC tak 50/1.4 will be staying home more often.

Can't wait to try out my next incoming lens...

Iso 100, 43mm, f/4.0, 1/2500sec No PP other than resized

the swede · 05-26-2011, 07:43 AM

I saw on Ebay, a couple of new 31 is up from Taiwan! Could be a sign Pentax just shipped a batch. I wish they are anyway

deadwolfbones · 05-26-2011, 09:49 AM

FA43 recording my family's bizarre easter tradition:

HappyRockets · 05-26-2011, 09:43 PM

Hey deadwolfbones!

My family has the same tradition, you are not alone in the weirdness.

Are you Christian Orthodox? My family is Greek.

Anywho I came to this lens club to say great photos everyone! I'm drooling at some of these amazing photos.

Also I'm here to ask for some opinions on what lens I should buy: the 43mm or the 77mm.

Is there any major differences between the two? I'm leaning towards the 43 since it is about $100 cheaper, but I am willing to go with the 77 if it will be better in the long run.

NicoleAu · 05-26-2011, 10:32 PM

Rockets, the main difference is the focal length. 43 is supposed to be closer to what you see naturally and the 77 is a longer length which is great for portraiture. At least that's what I'm getting it for lol.

v5planet · 05-26-2011, 10:38 PM

Originally posted by HappyRockets

Hey deadwolfbones!

My family has the same tradition, you are not alone in the weirdness.

Are you Christian Orthodox? My family is Greek.

Anywho I came to this lens club to say great photos everyone! I'm drooling at some of these amazing photos.

Also I'm here to ask for some opinions on what lens I should buy: the 43mm or the 77mm.

Is there any major differences between the two? I'm leaning towards the 43 since it is about $100 cheaper, but I am willing to go with the 77 if it will be better in the long run.

I don't own it, but I think you might find the 43 the more useful of the two because of its more middle-of-the-road focal length.

TOUGEFC · 05-26-2011, 11:46 PM

They are both two different beasts, not only in focal length but in rendering as well.

05-25-2011, 04:10 AM	#1997
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Thanks for the Compliment Ash...here is another Image from that day. Pentax K-7 - FA 31mm f/1.8@ f/2.8 ISO 100 Last edited by Digitalis; 01-28-2015 at 12:36 AM.

05-26-2011, 12:31 AM	#2004
pencilnink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 192	I can finally contribute to this thread after being just an observer for so long. I finally received my first limited lens last Friday, but haven't had a chance to take it on a real outing until today All I can say is wow.....I love this lens, I think my SMC tak 50/1.4 will be staying home more often. Can't wait to try out my next incoming lens... Iso 100, 43mm, f/4.0, 1/2500sec No PP other than resized Last edited by pencilnink; 02-04-2015 at 08:24 PM.

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05-25-2011, 03:26 AM	#1996
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	Swede - Did you use a flash trigger for the umbrella?

05-25-2011, 06:15 AM	#1998
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by NicoleAu Swede - Did you use a flash trigger for the umbrella? Yes Nicole, i used a Cactus V5 trigger and a YN560 flash, inside an Westcott Halo Umbrella Softbox. 45 in. Round Halo \| Westcott Pro Photography and Video Lighting No light stand, the first picture i hand held the umbrella straight down on him, and in the second picture the umbrella just lied on the floor on its covered back. Originally posted by Digitalis Pentax K-7 - FA 31mm f/1.8@ f/2.8 ISO 100 Very nice! I like the ones on the page before to.

05-25-2011, 05:44 PM	#1999
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	Thanks swede, I've been looking at getting some cactus triggers soon. Have heard they're good. How did you do it without a stand?? Where does the flash go?

05-25-2011, 10:09 PM	#2000
V10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 116	Ash, thanks for kind words.

05-25-2011, 11:23 PM	#2001
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Originally posted by NicoleAu Thanks swede, I've been looking at getting some cactus triggers soon. Have heard they're good. How did you do it without a stand?? Where does the flash go? Adjustable Shoe Mount Umbrella Bracket \| Westcott Pro Photography and Video Lighting The Cactus goes on the top and the flash on the Cactus. The umbrella shaft goes through the litle hole with a shiny knob. Thats all, i just didnt put the mount on a stand. The Halo has a closed backside (as you can see on the link i provided in my last post) and the stand goes in through either the black side or white side, through welcro openings. Because the umbrella is a softbox with closed backside, i can just put it on its back on the floor. The ideal is to mount it on a stand, but i was lazy.

05-25-2011, 11:50 PM	#2002
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Pentax K7 - FA31mm f/1.8 Limited - AF360 w/ Honl Red gel, AF540 + honl 1/2Cto Gel and speed grid. (jpeg may look bad, but that is pentax forums messing with the quality settings) Last edited by Digitalis; 01-28-2015 at 12:36 AM.

05-26-2011, 12:19 AM	#2003
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	Originally posted by TOUGEFC My youngest son turned four yesterday 43 Magic! You must have a good camera Richard.

05-26-2011, 07:43 AM	#2005
the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	I saw on Ebay, a couple of new 31 is up from Taiwan! Could be a sign Pentax just shipped a batch. I wish they are anyway

05-26-2011, 09:49 AM	#2006
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450	FA43 recording my family's bizarre easter tradition:

05-26-2011, 09:43 PM	#2007
HappyRockets New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 8	Hey deadwolfbones! My family has the same tradition, you are not alone in the weirdness. Are you Christian Orthodox? My family is Greek. Anywho I came to this lens club to say great photos everyone! I'm drooling at some of these amazing photos. Also I'm here to ask for some opinions on what lens I should buy: the 43mm or the 77mm. Is there any major differences between the two? I'm leaning towards the 43 since it is about $100 cheaper, but I am willing to go with the 77 if it will be better in the long run.

05-26-2011, 10:32 PM	#2008
NicoleAu Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Coast, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 539	Rockets, the main difference is the focal length. 43 is supposed to be closer to what you see naturally and the 77 is a longer length which is great for portraiture. At least that's what I'm getting it for lol.

05-26-2011, 10:38 PM	#2009
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by HappyRockets Hey deadwolfbones! My family has the same tradition, you are not alone in the weirdness. Are you Christian Orthodox? My family is Greek. Anywho I came to this lens club to say great photos everyone! I'm drooling at some of these amazing photos. Also I'm here to ask for some opinions on what lens I should buy: the 43mm or the 77mm. Is there any major differences between the two? I'm leaning towards the 43 since it is about $100 cheaper, but I am willing to go with the 77 if it will be better in the long run. I don't own it, but I think you might find the 43 the more useful of the two because of its more middle-of-the-road focal length.

05-26-2011, 11:46 PM	#2010
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	They are both two different beasts, not only in focal length but in rendering as well.