Metz 58 with Pentax 540 wireless

Andas · 11-17-2008, 07:20 AM

Hello, first of all i am very happy that i found such a type forum

I have a question: i have two flashes Metz 58 and Pentax 540, when i use my Metz on k10d, and 540 like a wireless they work very vell, but i would like to use both flashes wireless, but without using integrated flash.

I read it before, that u guys using Radio Triggers, but they are not very good (these from china). I found in shop one IR model Falconeyes TR-1. So i am interested will it work with my flashes? Maybe someone have this one.

Ben_Edict · 11-17-2008, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Andas

Hello, first of all i am very happy that i found such a type forum

I have a question: i have two flashes Metz 58 and Pentax 540, when i use my Metz on k10d, and 540 like a wireless they work very vell, but i would like to use both flashes wireless, but without using integrated flash.

I read it before, that u guys using Radio Triggers, but they are not very good (these from china). I found in shop one IR model Falconeyes TR-1. So i am interested will it work with my flashes? Maybe someone have this one.

The problem with radio triggers will be, that you loose P-TTL. You need one master flash attached to the camera (inbuilt or separate) for P-TTL. Nevertheless you can use the flashes wireless. One flash must be fired by a radio trigger and the other one set to dumb slave mode. I don't know your particular IR trigger, but I have a Chinese radio trigger and it works, as it should.

Ben

slomojoe · 11-17-2008, 09:51 AM

I am pretty sure with the 540 you can use the integrated flash as "control" only, and it will just trigger the slave flash without providing lighting for the picture (and still work in P-TTL). I don't know if that will work for the Metz, though.

mattdm · 11-17-2008, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by slomojoe

I am pretty sure with the 540 you can use the integrated flash as "control" only, and it will just trigger the slave flash without providing lighting for the picture (and still work in P-TTL). I don't know if that will work for the Metz, though.

Yes, that will work with any P-TTL-wireless slave flash since it's all on the camera side.

With the K10D, you need to make sure you've updated your firmware in order for this option to be available.

skinja · 11-24-2008, 01:03 AM

Matt, I did read most of article, Thanks for taking the time to do this, My goal is to shoot with the Skyports or Radio popper 1 or the Jr(if they ever make to market) or the pocket wizards. 1 sending unit and two receivers. Under most circumstances the vivitar 285HV would work but some of the flashes that Matt mentioned in report could have better range of uses.. and maybe easier if I were going to use the IR and pttl set up. SIG 530 super and the MetZ 58 the 560.... I already own the the 360

Anyone have some of this equipment and what do you use to shoot off camera. Not really interested in using the v-2

As alway's I appreciate your input.

John

11-17-2008, 07:20 AM	#1
Andas New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lithuania Posts: 1	Metz 58 with Pentax 540 wireless Hello, first of all i am very happy that i found such a type forum I have a question: i have two flashes Metz 58 and Pentax 540, when i use my Metz on k10d, and 540 like a wireless they work very vell, but i would like to use both flashes wireless, but without using integrated flash. I read it before, that u guys using Radio Triggers, but they are not very good (these from china). I found in shop one IR model Falconeyes TR-1. So i am interested will it work with my flashes? Maybe someone have this one.

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11-17-2008, 09:10 AM	#2
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	Originally posted by Andas Hello, first of all i am very happy that i found such a type forum I have a question: i have two flashes Metz 58 and Pentax 540, when i use my Metz on k10d, and 540 like a wireless they work very vell, but i would like to use both flashes wireless, but without using integrated flash. I read it before, that u guys using Radio Triggers, but they are not very good (these from china). I found in shop one IR model Falconeyes TR-1. So i am interested will it work with my flashes? Maybe someone have this one. The problem with radio triggers will be, that you loose P-TTL. You need one master flash attached to the camera (inbuilt or separate) for P-TTL. Nevertheless you can use the flashes wireless. One flash must be fired by a radio trigger and the other one set to dumb slave mode. I don't know your particular IR trigger, but I have a Chinese radio trigger and it works, as it should. Ben

11-17-2008, 09:51 AM	#3
slomojoe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 788	I am pretty sure with the 540 you can use the integrated flash as "control" only, and it will just trigger the slave flash without providing lighting for the picture (and still work in P-TTL). I don't know if that will work for the Metz, though.

11-17-2008, 11:05 AM	#4
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Originally posted by slomojoe I am pretty sure with the 540 you can use the integrated flash as "control" only, and it will just trigger the slave flash without providing lighting for the picture (and still work in P-TTL). I don't know if that will work for the Metz, though. Yes, that will work with any P-TTL-wireless slave flash since it's all on the camera side. With the K10D, you need to make sure you've updated your firmware in order for this option to be available.

11-24-2008, 01:03 AM	#5
skinja Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, Co Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Matt, I did read most of article, Thanks for taking the time to do this, My goal is to shoot with the Skyports or Radio popper 1 or the Jr(if they ever make to market) or the pocket wizards. 1 sending unit and two receivers. Under most circumstances the vivitar 285HV would work but some of the flashes that Matt mentioned in report could have better range of uses.. and maybe easier if I were going to use the IR and pttl set up. SIG 530 super and the MetZ 58 the 560.... I already own the the 360 Anyone have some of this equipment and what do you use to shoot off camera. Not really interested in using the v-2 As alway's I appreciate your input. John