wireless flash with k-x

Cesar Ruiz · 10-18-2014, 04:39 PM

I've have problems shooting external flash with my KX and a cowboystudio model NPT-04 FMkio trigger.
Wich is the right channnel setting.?

My flash is DF-383-PANA VIVITAR SERIES 1

I will apreciate any help .Regrads.

**jatrax** · 10-18-2014, 06:06 PM

Might be easier to help if we knew what kind of problems you are having? Flash not firing? Exposure?

One thing to check is to make sure your shutter speed is less then 1/180th otherwise the flash will not fire. Other than that, more information needed to help.

Cesar Ruiz · 10-18-2014, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by jatrax

Might be easier to help if we knew what kind of problems you are having? Flash not firing? Exposure?

One thing to check is to make sure your shutter speed is less then 1/180th otherwise the flash will not fire. Other than that, more information needed to help.

Flash not firing...

kp0c · 10-18-2014, 07:30 PM

So, what agout shutter speed?
Just set same setting on the transmitter and receiver and things should work. There should be a test button on your transmitter, if so, does that fire the flash?

**clackers** · 10-18-2014, 08:25 PM

First check the flash is firing when on the hotshoe before trying it off camera ...

**jatrax** · 10-19-2014, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Cesar Ruiz

Flash not firing...

1) Put camera in manual.
2) Set shutter speed to something less than 1/180
3) Take a test shot, does the flash fire?

If it does the shutter speed was your issue.
If not:
1) Test with the flash on the camera
2) What settings will the flash fire at?
If none, then maybe the flash is bad,
If yes:
1) make sure the triggers are on the same channel
2) Triggers should have a test button, does that work?

10-18-2014, 04:39 PM	#1
Cesar Ruiz New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2	wireless flash with k-x I've have problems shooting external flash with my KX and a cowboystudio model NPT-04 FMkio trigger. Wich is the right channnel setting.? My flash is DF-383-PANA VIVITAR SERIES 1 I will apreciate any help .Regrads.

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10-18-2014, 06:06 PM	#2
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Might be easier to help if we knew what kind of problems you are having? Flash not firing? Exposure? One thing to check is to make sure your shutter speed is less then 1/180th otherwise the flash will not fire. Other than that, more information needed to help.

10-18-2014, 07:23 PM	#3
Cesar Ruiz New Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2 Original Poster	Originally posted by jatrax Might be easier to help if we knew what kind of problems you are having? Flash not firing? Exposure? One thing to check is to make sure your shutter speed is less then 1/180th otherwise the flash will not fire. Other than that, more information needed to help. Flash not firing...

10-18-2014, 07:30 PM	#4
kp0c Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 761	So, what agout shutter speed? Just set same setting on the transmitter and receiver and things should work. There should be a test button on your transmitter, if so, does that fire the flash?

10-18-2014, 08:25 PM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	First check the flash is firing when on the hotshoe before trying it off camera ...

10-19-2014, 04:48 PM	#6
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	Originally posted by Cesar Ruiz Flash not firing... 1) Put camera in manual. 2) Set shutter speed to something less than 1/180 3) Take a test shot, does the flash fire? If it does the shutter speed was your issue. If not: 1) Test with the flash on the camera 2) What settings will the flash fire at? If none, then maybe the flash is bad, If yes: 1) make sure the triggers are on the same channel 2) Triggers should have a test button, does that work?