Ideas on diffusing the onboard flash of the Q?

Tonto · 09-14-2012, 08:51 PM

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BTW I have to say the 01 Prime is ideal for groups of 2-3 people in regards to flash distance.

Tonto · 09-18-2012, 05:17 AM

Originally posted by Tonto

Cheers for reminding me wizofoz, I was going to do the same thing with my Kx flash and totally forgot about it untill your post-I think this is the go for me, will have to experiment this weekend.
Although after Friday I was just getting infuriated with the AF in low light, I can still always MF but it still is annoying if I give the camera to someone else.

Big correction ,disregard this comment-I somehow turned off the AF confirmation light in the menus, no idea how I did it as it is the default option and I have no reason to turn it off

so all good for next night out now thats fixed and the DIY film canister diffuser on top

largaespada69 · 03-17-2013, 07:46 AM

hello,, nice shoots i need to ask a question and i hope Q users can help me out here Im new into photografi and i have a Q i using manual lenses and they take really nice pictures , y was trying a remote external flash everything seem to work fine with the 2 lens on the Q but once i swap the lens and i put the manual lens with the adapter my remote flash dont work ............any advise please

digital029art · 03-17-2013, 08:55 AM

This one looks like it might work too~
Mary Kate and Ashley Pocket Makeup Mirror | eBay

repiuk · 03-30-2013, 03:34 AM

My version of a Q flash diffusor. Works great for macro (06 zoom and Raynox 250)

ElvisQ · 05-14-2013, 07:08 PM

This is my solution for bounce the flash to the ceiling: a piece of aspirin blíster

Pop-up flash in camera

Pop-up flash out of camera

Pop-up flash in camera bounced to the ceiling

**crewl1** · 05-14-2013, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by ElvisQ

This is my solution for bounce the flash to the ceiling: a piece of aspirin blíster

Nice! How is it attached?

ElvisQ · 05-15-2013, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

Nice! How is it attached?

First I extract the pop-up flash. Then I put the edge of the blister (one millimeter) on the flash hole. And then I close the pop-up flash hard. The blister will bend a little, but it will not break.

DaveInPA · 05-15-2013, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by ElvisQ

This is my solution for bounce the flash to the ceiling: a piece of aspirin blíster

Pop-up flash in camera

Pop-up flash out of camera

Pop-up flash in camera bounced to the ceiling

You're not Elvis. You're McGyver!

Steve.Ledger · 05-18-2013, 04:32 AM

Just had a thought, has anyone tried slipping ping-pong ball over the flash head?
I don't have one handy, but it seems worth a try...

Attachment 172671

**crewl1** · 05-18-2013, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by largaespada69

hello,, nice shoots i need to ask a question and i hope Q users can help me out here Im new into photografi and i have a Q i using manual lenses and they take really nice pictures , y was trying a remote external flash everything seem to work fine with the 2 lens on the Q but once i swap the lens and i put the manual lens with the adapter my remote flash dont work ............any advise please

With a 3rd party adapter the shutter speed max for external flash is 1/13 second.
The original Pentax adapter lets you shoot up to 1/250 second with external flashI believe.
Also check this thread.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/206927-external-flash-adapted-lenses.html

ElvisQ · 05-18-2013, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by DaveInPA

You're not Elvis. You're McGyver!

Jajaja thanks Dave!

Originally posted by crewl1

With a 3rd party adapter the shutter speed max for external flash is 1/13 second.
The original Pentax adapter lets you shoot up to 1/250 second with external flashI believe.
Also check this thread.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/206927-external-flash-adapted-lenses.html

Wait a minute... the 1/13 shutter speed limitation is only when you use an external flash? Or also without flash?
I want to use C-Mount lenses (without flash). I can shoot in 1/250 for example?

**crewl1** · 05-19-2013, 12:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ElvisQ

Jajaja thanks Dave!

Wait a minute... the 1/13 shutter speed limitation is only when you use an external flash? Or also without flash?
I want to use C-Mount lenses (without flash). I can shoot in 1/250 for example?

With no flash you can shoot any speed.

ElvisQ · 05-19-2013, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by crewl1

With no flash you can shoot any speed.

Oh great!

05-18-2013, 04:32 AM	#25
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Just had a thought, has anyone tried slipping ping-pong ball over the flash head? I don't have one handy, but it seems worth a try... Attachment 172671 Last edited by Steve.Ledger; 10-25-2013 at 06:31 AM.

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09-14-2012, 08:51 PM	#16
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. BTW I have to say the 01 Prime is ideal for groups of 2-3 people in regards to flash distance.

09-18-2012, 05:17 AM	#17
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonto Cheers for reminding me wizofoz, I was going to do the same thing with my Kx flash and totally forgot about it untill your post-I think this is the go for me, will have to experiment this weekend. Although after Friday I was just getting infuriated with the AF in low light, I can still always MF but it still is annoying if I give the camera to someone else. Big correction ,disregard this comment-I somehow turned off the AF confirmation light in the menus, no idea how I did it as it is the default option and I have no reason to turn it off so all good for next night out now thats fixed and the DIY film canister diffuser on top

03-17-2013, 07:46 AM	#18
largaespada69 New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 4	hello,, nice shoots i need to ask a question and i hope Q users can help me out here Im new into photografi and i have a Q i using manual lenses and they take really nice pictures , y was trying a remote external flash everything seem to work fine with the 2 lens on the Q but once i swap the lens and i put the manual lens with the adapter my remote flash dont work ............any advise please

03-17-2013, 08:55 AM	#19
digital029art Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 440	This one looks like it might work too~ Mary Kate and Ashley Pocket Makeup Mirror \| eBay

03-30-2013, 03:34 AM	#20
repiuk New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 6	My version of a Q flash diffusor. Works great for macro (06 zoom and Raynox 250)

05-14-2013, 07:08 PM	#21
ElvisQ Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 74	This is my solution for bounce the flash to the ceiling: a piece of aspirin blíster Pop-up flash in camera Pop-up flash out of camera Pop-up flash in camera bounced to the ceiling

05-14-2013, 11:36 PM	#22
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by ElvisQ This is my solution for bounce the flash to the ceiling: a piece of aspirin blíster Nice! How is it attached?

05-15-2013, 12:54 AM	#23
ElvisQ Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 74	Originally posted by crewl1 Nice! How is it attached? First I extract the pop-up flash. Then I put the edge of the blister (one millimeter) on the flash hole. And then I close the pop-up flash hard. The blister will bend a little, but it will not break.

05-15-2013, 05:32 PM	#24
DaveInPA Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 499	Originally posted by ElvisQ This is my solution for bounce the flash to the ceiling: a piece of aspirin blíster Pop-up flash in camera Pop-up flash out of camera Pop-up flash in camera bounced to the ceiling You're not Elvis. You're McGyver!

05-18-2013, 10:34 AM	#26
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by largaespada69 hello,, nice shoots i need to ask a question and i hope Q users can help me out here Im new into photografi and i have a Q i using manual lenses and they take really nice pictures , y was trying a remote external flash everything seem to work fine with the 2 lens on the Q but once i swap the lens and i put the manual lens with the adapter my remote flash dont work ............any advise please With a 3rd party adapter the shutter speed max for external flash is 1/13 second. The original Pentax adapter lets you shoot up to 1/250 second with external flashI believe. Also check this thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/206927-external-flash-adapted-lenses.html

05-18-2013, 03:48 PM	#27
ElvisQ Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 74	Originally posted by DaveInPA You're not Elvis. You're McGyver! Jajaja thanks Dave! Originally posted by crewl1 With a 3rd party adapter the shutter speed max for external flash is 1/13 second. The original Pentax adapter lets you shoot up to 1/250 second with external flashI believe. Also check this thread. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-q/206927-external-flash-adapted-lenses.html Wait a minute... the 1/13 shutter speed limitation is only when you use an external flash? Or also without flash? I want to use C-Mount lenses (without flash). I can shoot in 1/250 for example?

05-19-2013, 12:38 AM - 1 Like	#28
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by ElvisQ Jajaja thanks Dave! Wait a minute... the 1/13 shutter speed limitation is only when you use an external flash? Or also without flash? I want to use C-Mount lenses (without flash). I can shoot in 1/250 for example? With no flash you can shoot any speed.

05-19-2013, 11:46 AM	#29
ElvisQ Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 74	Originally posted by crewl1 With no flash you can shoot any speed. Oh great!