Built-In Flash + Old Lenses

k100d · 04-03-2008, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Tipptoggy

Works like a dream but as previous posters have hinted the in built flash settings are just too high and the pix with flash get burnt out.. is there a menu somewhere where I can reduce the output from the flash?

there are settings on-board flash exposure compensation, however it doesn't apply to manual lenses. the only thing i've thought of was taking up the flash with some paper just to dampen it out and testing it to see which apertures work well with it. a bit of a bummer, but i guess it also is a sign that i should get a proper flash too :P

Tipptoggy · 04-05-2008, 06:57 AM

Thanks Ryan.

Yes I know you can close th apeture down, and it almost works, but the flash still overwhelms the shot. I've a Nikon SB 600 flash and a stofen cover for it and a few other old speedlights, time for some experiments I think!

Cheers

Tipptoggy

Steinback · 04-05-2008, 08:28 PM

The last time this topic came up, Woof and I calculated out and cross checked an exposure table for the onboard flash. I haven't used it a whole lot, but most settings seem to be good to a half stop or so. Here's a copy if you're interested:

K10d Flash Tables_beta on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Tipptoggy · 04-06-2008, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the table, I'll do some testing.

Cheers
Tipptoggy

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04-03-2008, 05:51 PM	#16
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tipptoggy Works like a dream but as previous posters have hinted the in built flash settings are just too high and the pix with flash get burnt out.. is there a menu somewhere where I can reduce the output from the flash? there are settings on-board flash exposure compensation, however it doesn't apply to manual lenses. the only thing i've thought of was taking up the flash with some paper just to dampen it out and testing it to see which apertures work well with it. a bit of a bummer, but i guess it also is a sign that i should get a proper flash too :P

04-05-2008, 06:57 AM	#17
Tipptoggy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cashel Ireland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28	Thanks Ryan. Yes I know you can close th apeture down, and it almost works, but the flash still overwhelms the shot. I've a Nikon SB 600 flash and a stofen cover for it and a few other old speedlights, time for some experiments I think! Cheers Tipptoggy

04-05-2008, 08:28 PM	#18
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	The last time this topic came up, Woof and I calculated out and cross checked an exposure table for the onboard flash. I haven't used it a whole lot, but most settings seem to be good to a half stop or so. Here's a copy if you're interested: K10d Flash Tables_beta on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

04-06-2008, 04:39 PM	#19
Tipptoggy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cashel Ireland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28	Thanks for the table, I'll do some testing. Cheers Tipptoggy

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