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jupzchris · 04-20-2010, 07:44 PM

I have a pentax k-x and if i use any preset mode the flash is just wayyyy too bright .....is that just a shitty thin bout the presets with this camera??

jct us101 · 04-20-2010, 07:47 PM

Yep, direct light from the flash is going to be far too harsh on any setting because it's just way too direct and bright. If you make or buy a flash diffuser you will notice a huge difference, look up a few tutorials on how you can do this.

jupzchris · 04-20-2010, 07:51 PM

i totally forgot i have a diffuser that i bought along time ago for my canon rebel xl that i never used

its the Gary Fong Puffer POP Up Flash Diffuser

this what you are talking about?

lurchlarson · 04-20-2010, 08:35 PM

pop-up flashes suck in general. It's well worth it to get a shoe-mount flash once you can afford it. Also, try and get one that has wireless control built in. If I'm not mistaken the KX has infrared wireless flash control. I know my k200d controls my Metz 48 wirelessly very well.

lurchlarson · 04-20-2010, 08:36 PM

you can also dial down the exposure compensation on the flash.

Marc Sabatella · 04-21-2010, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by jupzchris

I have a pentax k-x and if i use any preset mode the flash is just wayyyy too bright .....is that just a shitty thin bout the presets with this camera??

"Too bright" is a subjective thing. also tend to not like the default flash exposures, but others would find the exposures I prefer too dark. You might want to post a sample to be sure it's working correct, but I'm assuming we're just talking about a picture where the camera is operating correctly but you happen to be among the portion of the population who prefers less strong flash.

**Sakura** · 04-21-2010, 11:00 AM

I have found this in the K10 FAQ manual, perhaps you can use it for the Kx

Quote:

Q: Can the amount of the flash be compensated?
A: Yes, the amount of the flash can be compensated in a range of -2.0 up to +1.0 when select
[Flash Exp Comp] in the Recording Menu.

04-20-2010, 07:44 PM	#1
jupzchris Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 28	[flash]prob stupid question but.... I have a pentax k-x and if i use any preset mode the flash is just wayyyy too bright .....is that just a shitty thin bout the presets with this camera??

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04-20-2010, 07:47 PM	#2
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Yep, direct light from the flash is going to be far too harsh on any setting because it's just way too direct and bright. If you make or buy a flash diffuser you will notice a huge difference, look up a few tutorials on how you can do this.

04-20-2010, 07:51 PM	#3
jupzchris Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 28 Original Poster	i totally forgot i have a diffuser that i bought along time ago for my canon rebel xl that i never used its the Gary Fong Puffer POP Up Flash Diffuser this what you are talking about?

04-20-2010, 08:35 PM	#4
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	pop-up flashes suck in general. It's well worth it to get a shoe-mount flash once you can afford it. Also, try and get one that has wireless control built in. If I'm not mistaken the KX has infrared wireless flash control. I know my k200d controls my Metz 48 wirelessly very well.

04-20-2010, 08:36 PM	#5
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	you can also dial down the exposure compensation on the flash.

04-21-2010, 09:35 AM	#6
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by jupzchris I have a pentax k-x and if i use any preset mode the flash is just wayyyy too bright .....is that just a shitty thin bout the presets with this camera?? "Too bright" is a subjective thing. also tend to not like the default flash exposures, but others would find the exposures I prefer too dark. You might want to post a sample to be sure it's working correct, but I'm assuming we're just talking about a picture where the camera is operating correctly but you happen to be among the portion of the population who prefers less strong flash.

04-21-2010, 11:00 AM	#7
Sakura Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 438	I have found this in the K10 FAQ manual, perhaps you can use it for the Kx Quote: Q: Can the amount of the flash be compensated? A: Yes, the amount of the flash can be compensated in a range of -2.0 up to +1.0 when select [Flash Exp Comp] in the Recording Menu.

[flash]prob stupid question but....

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