How to shoot lightening?

**jbondo** · 11-14-2014, 08:10 PM

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Update: Seller responded and says "sure" he will substitute 2.5mm cable upon request.

maxxxx · 11-14-2014, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by jbondo

Update: Seller responded and says "sure" he will substitute 2.5mm cable upon request.

The poor guy is probably wondering where all of a sudden all these Pentax guys are coming from. I just ordered one myself.

**jbondo** · 11-14-2014, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by maxxxx

The poor guy is probably wondering where all of a sudden all these Pentax guys are coming from. I just ordered one myself.

Yeah, I'd imagine so.

FantasticMrFox · 11-15-2014, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by maxxxx

The poor guy is probably wondering where all of a sudden all these Pentax guys are coming from. I just ordered one myself.

Yeah, the poor guy has to sell all that stuff and accept all that money

**csa** · 11-15-2014, 08:55 AM

I'll be very interested in some of you buyers posting the results of using this item. Did any of you also order the extra "flash stand attachment" for it?

**jbondo** · 11-15-2014, 10:02 AM

Examples:
JB Media | Dallas Storm 20140327
And all the following shots in that set.

I didn't order the flash stand attachment. I home-made one:
JB Media | MJKZZ-LTRIG with Homemade mount

Tom777 · 11-19-2014, 11:29 AM

How to shoot lightening? with great care!!!!!! LOL
Tom G

gifthorse · 12-02-2014, 04:52 PM

Has anyone used the MJKZZ-LTRIG-C3 on the K-5ii? I'm interested but I'm not sure which cable I need. One post mentions the 2.5mm instead of the N3 and another post says the canon cable work on the Pentax, so I'm a little confused. I'm also looking at the MJKZZ-LSTRIG-KIT. Has anyone tried this device from the same seller?

**jbondo** · 12-02-2014, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by gifthorse

Has anyone used the MJKZZ-LTRIG-C3 on the K-5ii?

As far as I can tell, the pentax plug wiring is identical to the canon "consumer" grade cameras (rebel series, 60d, and other mid to low end) - I have a whole pile of wired 2.5mm remotes made for canon and every one of them works on my K-50. Note that the sellers part number that MJKZZ-LTRIG-C3 ends in "C3" which means that it comes with the canon N3 connector which is not compatible. If you ask him to, he said he would substitute a 2.5mm cable upon request. You must ask, otherwise you will not get the right cable.

gifthorse · 12-03-2014, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll order myself a christmas gift.

bushie · 12-08-2014, 02:32 AM

Have been looking at these myself over the last few days, we have just ended our 8th straight day of big electrical storms (and big rainfall) they says there's a few days to go yet.

The only successful strike I've captured was a bit of a fluke

Martyn

**jbondo** · 12-08-2014, 08:27 AM

Originally posted by bushie

The only successful strike I've captured was a bit of a fluke

I must be hungry because I see that the lightning is pointing right to the sign for pure honey.

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11-14-2014, 08:10 PM	#31
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	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. Update: Seller responded and says "sure" he will substitute 2.5mm cable upon request.

11-14-2014, 08:45 PM	#32
maxxxx Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 385	Originally posted by jbondo Update: Seller responded and says "sure" he will substitute 2.5mm cable upon request. The poor guy is probably wondering where all of a sudden all these Pentax guys are coming from. I just ordered one myself.

11-14-2014, 08:57 PM	#33
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	Originally posted by maxxxx The poor guy is probably wondering where all of a sudden all these Pentax guys are coming from. I just ordered one myself. Yeah, I'd imagine so.

11-15-2014, 06:53 AM	#34
FantasticMrFox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Munich Posts: 2,339	Originally posted by maxxxx The poor guy is probably wondering where all of a sudden all these Pentax guys are coming from. I just ordered one myself. Yeah, the poor guy has to sell all that stuff and accept all that money

11-15-2014, 08:55 AM	#35
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	I'll be very interested in some of you buyers posting the results of using this item. Did any of you also order the extra "flash stand attachment" for it?

11-15-2014, 10:02 AM	#36
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	Examples: JB Media \| Dallas Storm 20140327 And all the following shots in that set. I didn't order the flash stand attachment. I home-made one: JB Media \| MJKZZ-LTRIG with Homemade mount

11-19-2014, 11:29 AM	#37
Tom777 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 153	How to shoot lightening? with great care!!!!!! LOL Tom G

12-02-2014, 04:52 PM	#38
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Has anyone used the MJKZZ-LTRIG-C3 on the K-5ii? I'm interested but I'm not sure which cable I need. One post mentions the 2.5mm instead of the N3 and another post says the canon cable work on the Pentax, so I'm a little confused. I'm also looking at the MJKZZ-LSTRIG-KIT. Has anyone tried this device from the same seller?

12-02-2014, 07:45 PM	#39
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	Originally posted by gifthorse Has anyone used the MJKZZ-LTRIG-C3 on the K-5ii? As far as I can tell, the pentax plug wiring is identical to the canon "consumer" grade cameras (rebel series, 60d, and other mid to low end) - I have a whole pile of wired 2.5mm remotes made for canon and every one of them works on my K-50. Note that the sellers part number that MJKZZ-LTRIG-C3 ends in "C3" which means that it comes with the canon N3 connector which is not compatible. If you ask him to, he said he would substitute a 2.5mm cable upon request. You must ask, otherwise you will not get the right cable.

12-03-2014, 05:46 PM	#40
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll order myself a christmas gift.

12-08-2014, 02:32 AM	#41
bushie New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 13	Have been looking at these myself over the last few days, we have just ended our 8th straight day of big electrical storms (and big rainfall) they says there's a few days to go yet. The only successful strike I've captured was a bit of a fluke Martyn

12-08-2014, 08:27 AM	#42
jbondo Loyal Site Supportaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 503	Originally posted by bushie The only successful strike I've captured was a bit of a fluke I must be hungry because I see that the lightning is pointing right to the sign for pure honey.