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m42geo · 07-02-2009, 07:42 PM

Hi everyone.

I bought a cheap wireless flash shipped from china and I had been using it with my other camera with no problem they can syn up to 1/200 sec. When I fit it on my pentax K110D it still works with my Sigma 530 flash and can syn up to 1/180, however now I am having big trouble with the Pentax 540 flash, With the wireless trigger it can on syn with shutter speed under 1/30.

Anyone has the same issue??

Please let me know and let me know if there are any solution for it

thank you

**Ash** · 07-02-2009, 08:08 PM

Why are you using a trigger when both the Sigma EF530 and the Pentax 540 flashes have wireless capabilities without the need for a trigger?

I've not seen your problem, but I do know you can set each flash on separate channels to coordinate them (whilst on different settings) to fire via your on camera flash.

m42geo · 07-02-2009, 08:28 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Why are you using a trigger when both the Sigma EF530 and the Pentax 540 flashes have wireless capabilities without the need for a trigger?

I've not seen your problem, but I do know you can set each flash on separate channels to coordinate them (whilst on different settings) to fire via your on camera flash.

1st. K110d do not support wireless flash fuction.

2nd. I do not want to see the light from the build in flash, I want to fully control my own lighting

**Ash** · 07-02-2009, 08:31 PM

Sorry, I missed that bit.
A K100D would fix that problem, pronto

Though with wireless flash function, you can control whether the on camera flash acts as a control or master. Very handy.

m42geo · 07-02-2009, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Sorry, I missed that bit.
A K100D would fix that problem, pronto

Though with wireless flash function, you can control whether the on camera flash acts as a control or master. Very handy.

Does that mean if I get a K100D or K10d I can use the flash wirelessly without seeing the light from my pop up flash in the picture?

**Ash** · 07-02-2009, 08:54 PM

Yes. You can set the pop-up flash to be part of the exposure or not in the menu.

m42geo · 07-02-2009, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Yes. You can set the pop-up flash to be part of the exposure or not in the menu.

IC I am going to get myself a 2nd hand K10D then. How far does the method of wireless flash work? 10 metres ok?

Also might I use my prolinca IR trigger to trigger the 540 flash?

flyer · 07-03-2009, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by Ash

, but I do know you can set each flash on separate channels to coordinate them (whilst on different settings) to fire via your on camera flash.

Wrong answer. You can do that only with a flash (with wireless possibilities) mounted on the hot shoe. You can't change channels at will with the on board flash.

07-02-2009, 07:42 PM	#1
m42geo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 103	Wireless trigger problem with Pentax 540 flash Hi everyone. I bought a cheap wireless flash shipped from china and I had been using it with my other camera with no problem they can syn up to 1/200 sec. When I fit it on my pentax K110D it still works with my Sigma 530 flash and can syn up to 1/180, however now I am having big trouble with the Pentax 540 flash, With the wireless trigger it can on syn with shutter speed under 1/30. Anyone has the same issue?? Please let me know and let me know if there are any solution for it thank you

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07-02-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Why are you using a trigger when both the Sigma EF530 and the Pentax 540 flashes have wireless capabilities without the need for a trigger? I've not seen your problem, but I do know you can set each flash on separate channels to coordinate them (whilst on different settings) to fire via your on camera flash.

07-02-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
m42geo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 103 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Why are you using a trigger when both the Sigma EF530 and the Pentax 540 flashes have wireless capabilities without the need for a trigger? I've not seen your problem, but I do know you can set each flash on separate channels to coordinate them (whilst on different settings) to fire via your on camera flash. 1st. K110d do not support wireless flash fuction. 2nd. I do not want to see the light from the build in flash, I want to fully control my own lighting

07-02-2009, 08:31 PM	#4
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Sorry, I missed that bit. A K100D would fix that problem, pronto Though with wireless flash function, you can control whether the on camera flash acts as a control or master. Very handy.

07-02-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
m42geo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 103 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Sorry, I missed that bit. A K100D would fix that problem, pronto Though with wireless flash function, you can control whether the on camera flash acts as a control or master. Very handy. Does that mean if I get a K100D or K10d I can use the flash wirelessly without seeing the light from my pop up flash in the picture?

07-02-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Yes. You can set the pop-up flash to be part of the exposure or not in the menu.

07-02-2009, 09:20 PM	#7
m42geo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 103 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Yes. You can set the pop-up flash to be part of the exposure or not in the menu. IC I am going to get myself a 2nd hand K10D then. How far does the method of wireless flash work? 10 metres ok? Also might I use my prolinca IR trigger to trigger the 540 flash?

07-03-2009, 02:08 AM	#8
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	Originally posted by Ash , but I do know you can set each flash on separate channels to coordinate them (whilst on different settings) to fire via your on camera flash. Wrong answer. You can do that only with a flash (with wireless possibilities) mounted on the hot shoe. You can't change channels at will with the on board flash.

Wireless trigger problem with Pentax 540 flash

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