Suggestion Flash guns database

axl · 12-14-2009, 06:54 AM

I have been member here for a while now, and always when I'm planning new purchase this is the first page I look at. Since I joined there has been Lens database (Pentax and 3rd party), later we were given Bodies database.
Wouldn't it be helpful if we could have Flashguns database? For both Pentax and 3rd party. There is many users looking into buying flashes and quite often I run into threads like "Metz vs Pentax"... etc.
I think it would be enormous help if there was flashguns database where users/viewers could find not just data sheets but reports/reviews from users.

just a suggestion...

BR
Peter

Adam · 12-14-2009, 07:08 AM

This has already been suggested before, and will be added. However, due to lack of interest of helping from the community, it'll be here later rather than sooner. In addition, we may consider other accessories in the database.

emr · 12-14-2009, 07:12 AM

Isn't mattdm's website (and his contributions here) a good start?

Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide

J.Scott · 12-14-2009, 07:52 AM

Why are they referred to as 'flash guns' when they bear no resemblance to a gun?

Arpe · 12-14-2009, 04:46 PM

But it "fires" something out doesn't it?

MJB DIGITAL · 12-21-2009, 08:04 AM

I think we should call em 'flash bangs' or 'light grenades' or 'supernovas' 8)

mickeyobe · 12-21-2009, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by J.Scott

Why are they referred to as 'flash guns' when they bear no resemblance to a gun?

Years ago the flash was caused by igniting gunpowder in an open pan.

Mickey

12-14-2009, 06:54 AM	#1
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Flash guns database I have been member here for a while now, and always when I'm planning new purchase this is the first page I look at. Since I joined there has been Lens database (Pentax and 3rd party), later we were given Bodies database. Wouldn't it be helpful if we could have Flashguns database? For both Pentax and 3rd party. There is many users looking into buying flashes and quite often I run into threads like "Metz vs Pentax"... etc. I think it would be enormous help if there was flashguns database where users/viewers could find not just data sheets but reports/reviews from users. just a suggestion... BR Peter

12-14-2009, 07:08 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	This has already been suggested before, and will be added. However, due to lack of interest of helping from the community, it'll be here later rather than sooner. In addition, we may consider other accessories in the database. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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emr Guest	Isn't mattdm's website (and his contributions here) a good start? Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide

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Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	But it "fires" something out doesn't it?

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MJB DIGITAL Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: st. louis Posts: 1,170	I think we should call em 'flash bangs' or 'light grenades' or 'supernovas' 8)

12-21-2009, 08:33 AM	#7
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by J.Scott Why are they referred to as 'flash guns' when they bear no resemblance to a gun? Years ago the flash was caused by igniting gunpowder in an open pan. Mickey