Macro/ring flash/K20d What settings?

vomer6 · 01-28-2009, 05:37 AM

Just acquired this camera to use with existing Sigma dg105macro and a Yuzo 14RDXII auto macro flash. I need close details 1:1 through to 10:1 (faces). I use to used a Pentax *ist with the fl ash on "ttl", ASA 100. The camera was set on "Av" and Tv at 125 and F stop of 22 camera iso at "400" but this one has more features that I haven't figured out yet. Can anyone guide me on the proper settings and adjustments?

flyer · 01-28-2009, 06:34 AM

If I was in your shoes, I'd try what worked on your "old" camera. Physics don't change when you change camera, so what works on one should work on the other.

Blue · 01-29-2009, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by flyer

If I was in your shoes, I'd try what worked on your "old" camera. Physics don't change when you change camera, so what works on one should work on the other.

Except that the K20d doesn't have a ttl setting for flash.

Blue · 01-29-2009, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by vomer6

Just acquired this camera to use with existing Sigma dg105macro and a Yuzo 14RDXII auto macro flash. I need close details 1:1 through to 10:1 (faces). I use to used a Pentax *ist with the fl ash on "ttl", ASA 100. The camera was set on "Av" and Tv at 125 and F stop of 22 camera iso at "400" but this one has more features that I haven't figured out yet. Can anyone guide me on the proper settings and adjustments?

You can use your flash in the auto mode and experiment with exposure compensation etc. to figure out the best settings. The K20d doesn't have a ttl flash mode like the * ist did.

01-28-2009, 05:37 AM	#1
vomer6 New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: miami Posts: 6	Macro/ring flash/K20d What settings? Just acquired this camera to use with existing Sigma dg105macro and a Yuzo 14RDXII auto macro flash. I need close details 1:1 through to 10:1 (faces). I use to used a Pentax *ist with the fl ash on "ttl", ASA 100. The camera was set on "Av" and Tv at 125 and F stop of 22 camera iso at "400" but this one has more features that I haven't figured out yet. Can anyone guide me on the proper settings and adjustments?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Playing with a Macro Ring Flash	Gadget_Guy	Post Your Photos!	1	07-23-2008 09:24 PM
Macro ring flash for Pentax	sharko	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	9	07-10-2008 01:48 PM
For Sale - Sold: Cobra Macro Flash (ring flash)	heatherslightbox	Sold Items	2	05-07-2008 07:12 AM
Ring Flash for Macro and Portrait?	zenzenyoyo	Pentax DSLR Discussion	7	11-28-2007 12:06 AM
Ring flash / ring light for macro	tcom	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	5	07-28-2007 10:26 AM

01-28-2009, 06:34 AM	#2
flyer Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ste-Anne des Plaines, Qc., Canada Posts: 2,013	If I was in your shoes, I'd try what worked on your "old" camera. Physics don't change when you change camera, so what works on one should work on the other.

01-29-2009, 09:27 AM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by flyer If I was in your shoes, I'd try what worked on your "old" camera. Physics don't change when you change camera, so what works on one should work on the other. Except that the K20d doesn't have a ttl setting for flash.

01-29-2009, 09:30 AM	#4
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by vomer6 Just acquired this camera to use with existing Sigma dg105macro and a Yuzo 14RDXII auto macro flash. I need close details 1:1 through to 10:1 (faces). I use to used a Pentax ist with the fl ash on "ttl", ASA 100. The camera was set on "Av" and Tv at 125 and F stop of 22 camera iso at "400" but this one has more features that I haven't figured out yet. Can anyone guide me on the proper settings and adjustments? You can use your flash in the auto mode and experiment with exposure compensation etc. to figure out the best settings. The K20d doesn't have a ttl flash mode like the ist did.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search