Flash stuck in TTL mode

siric · 04-01-2012, 02:52 PM

Hi,

I only recently got a 360 for my K200D and am still learning. I have used the flash before but a couple of nights ago when I powered up the flash (before mounting) it was in TTL mode. I powered it down, mounted it and the powered back up, but could not get it to change to P-TTL, no matter what I did.

About 2 minutes later, when I check it, it was on P-TTL, but when I started to take photos, if went back to TTL.

Now, when it comes on in P-TTL mode each time, I try it.

What may have been my issue with it being stuck in TTL mode?

Thanks

Steve

Adam · 04-01-2012, 03:26 PM

Are you shooting with manual lenses?

siric · 04-02-2012, 11:34 AM

No, was using the 18-55 in autofocus mode.

siric · 10-28-2012, 06:20 PM

This issue is back again. Now the flash will not even cycle through P-TTL when not on the camera.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

tuggie76 · 10-30-2012, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by siric

This issue is back again. Now the flash will not even cycle through P-TTL when not on the camera.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

Well it's nothing to do with Halloween! I had the same thing with my 540 in the summer, then it healed itself and has been o/k ever since.

Tuggie76

gnr2008 · 10-31-2012, 08:15 PM

Hi, i noticed that when the flash head is not in horizontal position (flash works as bounce) PTT-L mode is not working

SyncGuy · 10-31-2012, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by gnr2008

Hi, i noticed that when the flash head is not in horizontal position (flash works as bounce) PTT-L mode is not working

This, i suspected as so..

If i am not wrong, this is how it has been..
I've tested a Metz 50 AF-1 and the same thing happens to me..

tuggie76 · 11-01-2012, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by gnr2008

Hi, i noticed that when the flash head is not in horizontal position (flash works as bounce) PTT-L mode is not working

Hold the 'Light' button until it reads 'SL1', or 'SL2', make sure it's on 'SL1' by hitting the 'S' button.

Tuggie76

Javaslinger · 11-18-2012, 03:29 PM

With my 50AF1 and K5, PTTL mode must be initiated on the hotshoe and then can be taken off for wireless flash. If you start off camera, TTL is the only option. Weird, but that's the way it seems to work.

04-01-2012, 02:52 PM	#1
siric New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barbados Photos: Gallery Posts: 24	Flash stuck in TTL mode Hi, I only recently got a 360 for my K200D and am still learning. I have used the flash before but a couple of nights ago when I powered up the flash (before mounting) it was in TTL mode. I powered it down, mounted it and the powered back up, but could not get it to change to P-TTL, no matter what I did. About 2 minutes later, when I check it, it was on P-TTL, but when I started to take photos, if went back to TTL. Now, when it comes on in P-TTL mode each time, I try it. What may have been my issue with it being stuck in TTL mode? Thanks Steve

04-01-2012, 03:26 PM	#2
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siric New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barbados Photos: Gallery Posts: 24 Original Poster	This issue is back again. Now the flash will not even cycle through P-TTL when not on the camera. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks

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tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by siric This issue is back again. Now the flash will not even cycle through P-TTL when not on the camera. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Well it's nothing to do with Halloween! I had the same thing with my 540 in the summer, then it healed itself and has been o/k ever since. Tuggie76

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SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by gnr2008 Hi, i noticed that when the flash head is not in horizontal position (flash works as bounce) PTT-L mode is not working This, i suspected as so.. If i am not wrong, this is how it has been.. I've tested a Metz 50 AF-1 and the same thing happens to me..

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tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by gnr2008 Hi, i noticed that when the flash head is not in horizontal position (flash works as bounce) PTT-L mode is not working Hold the 'Light' button until it reads 'SL1', or 'SL2', make sure it's on 'SL1' by hitting the 'S' button. Tuggie76

11-18-2012, 03:29 PM	#9
Javaslinger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Blacksburg, VA Photos: Albums Posts: 286	With my 50AF1 and K5, PTTL mode must be initiated on the hotshoe and then can be taken off for wireless flash. If you start off camera, TTL is the only option. Weird, but that's the way it seems to work.