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Is there any distance limitations for using a remote flash on a DSLR? When I say distance, I'm talking about a reasonable distance.... say maybe 20-25 feet when using a "hard" connection. I plan on taking some photos of a friend's new Corvette and want to use a remote flash unit (or units) placed underneath (or around) the car for some special effect during a nighttime shoot. We plan on using some dry ice in this "adventure" in a rather unique approach. I've never used flash very much in my 45+ years of owning a Pentax of one flavor or another - odd that - but, it's never too late to learn about it, I suppose.
I have four older flash units, but whether they would be applicable or not remains to be seen. I would like to use one or more of them without having to invest very much $$$ in the process. I'm hoping there's some way to run a physical connection to one or more of them and have them fire when the shutter is tripped on my K2000. I have a Pentax AF 200S, a Pentax AF 160Sa, a Kalimar 175A Automatic and a Sunpak 933 "AutoZoom Dedicated."
So, with the information I've provided, can you give me any advice or instructions on how to approach and/or accomplish this task I've undertaken? Please bear in mind.... I'm a complete novice when it comes to flashes and the nomenclature involved in their use.
Thanks for any help you may offer.
By the way, it's not a "New" Corvette as such, but a '97 with 19,000 miles on it. Absolutely pristine and stunning!
Dewman
SW Idaho
Last edited by Dewman; 12-16-2014 at 01:23 AM.