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RussellW · 06-17-2007, 12:47 AM

I'm using a DS with a smc F50 f1.7 lens and a sigma ef500 DG ST flash.
Info; P, ISO 200, AWB.

When I using the above the photo's come out over exposed, when I shot without the flash there isn't a problem as the photos are sharp as they can be.

when I change to EX24 to 70 f2.8 with same body and flash, and the info is the same the photo's come out correctly.

Is there something I'm missing when I'm setting up the camera.

Cheers

Adam · 06-17-2007, 05:31 AM

Since the DS suports both TTL and P-TTL flashes, the flash type shouldn't be a problem.

If your lens set to "A" on the aperture ring? Have you set an EV shift? Is the flash intensity too high? Are you too close to the subject?

Thread moved to "General Pentax Photography".

RussellW · 06-17-2007, 07:21 PM

Thanks Mo

The lens is set to A, no EV shift,
I think the flash intensity is to high how would tone it down?

-=JoN=- · 06-22-2007, 03:25 PM

whats the rest of your settings? ie, f-stop......etc..etc...

06-17-2007, 12:47 AM	#1
RussellW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 198	Flash over exposure I'm using a DS with a smc F50 f1.7 lens and a sigma ef500 DG ST flash. Info; P, ISO 200, AWB. When I using the above the photo's come out over exposed, when I shot without the flash there isn't a problem as the photos are sharp as they can be. when I change to EX24 to 70 f2.8 with same body and flash, and the info is the same the photo's come out correctly. Is there something I'm missing when I'm setting up the camera. Cheers

06-17-2007, 05:31 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Since the DS suports both TTL and P-TTL flashes, the flash type shouldn't be a problem. If your lens set to "A" on the aperture ring? Have you set an EV shift? Is the flash intensity too high? Are you too close to the subject? Thread moved to "General Pentax Photography". 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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06-17-2007, 07:21 PM	#3
RussellW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 198 Original Poster	Thanks Mo The lens is set to A, no EV shift, I think the flash intensity is to high how would tone it down?

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-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999	whats the rest of your settings? ie, f-stop......etc..etc...

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