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Forum: Photo Critique
07-25-2013, 06:16 PM
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Thank you! This shot was at f11, 1/100. It would have been better/easier with a flash pointing at the subject from the right but it was a real race probably would be frown upon.
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Forum: Photo Critique
07-24-2013, 09:02 AM
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First time trying to capture the a biker in motion via panning the camera.
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
07-24-2013, 08:48 AM
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Off topic...
Hello jatrax, I"m trying to figure out what cable I need to hook up the 560-III with the k-5 via sync port. It sounds like you are well informed thats why I'm asking. :D
Thanks
Joe
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-24-2013, 05:20 AM
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Thank you for responding.
Ale_guy, I will be using the camera and flash in a photobooth setup where the equipment will be static. The camera will be in an enclosed box and the flash/umbrella setup will be mounted above the box. I would like a wire solution for this so that I don't have to worry about batteries being drained in the transmitters.
p38arover, I did see that but i don't really see the pro to using a hotshoe adapter if I'm not using a P-TTL flash (I could be wrong on that).
I was over whelmed when doing a simple search online for PC sync cords and I saw male/female, screw type PC connectors, 3.5mm, 2.5mm mono jack...:(:(:(
Thanks
Joe
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
07-23-2013, 09:04 PM
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Hello everyone,
I have a k-5 and would like to connect it to a Yongnuo 560 III (wired). I'm not sure what type of sync cable to buy. Can someone point me in the right direction please?
Thanks
Joe
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-12-2012, 08:55 AM
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Cmohr, Slowpez
Yes very much so an HDR. I usually try to stay on the subtle side with HDRs but I like the sky here with the tone compression slider turned way up.
Cheers!
Joe
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-11-2012, 09:43 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-11-2012, 09:40 AM
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Sydney Opera house after an afternoon summer storm.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-11-2012, 12:21 AM
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HDR love it or hate it?
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-11-2012, 12:19 AM
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An early morning at the Trig trailhead.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-22-2011, 09:09 AM
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You guys are right. Thanks for the correction.
Joe
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-22-2011, 08:39 AM
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That's what I thought at first but the flash exposure is actually controlled by aperture and ambient light is controlled by shutter speed.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
11-22-2011, 07:55 AM
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Deiberson,
Assuming that the reason you want a higher sync speed is to limit the amount ambient light hitting the sensor. Using an ND filter will help you reach your goal. I have a B+W ND filter that gives me 3 stops exposure adjustment. So this means the K-5's max sync speed is 1/180th of a second with my ND filter on it's equivalent to having a sync speed of 1/1500th of a second(3 stops: 1/180 -> 1/350 -> 1/750 ->1/1500).
ND filters are good for other things too, many nature photographers use ND filters to get the silky smooth look of running water in a scene. ND filter allows them to shoot with a longer exposure, for example if the correct exposure of a waterfall scene is 1/60, F11, ISO100. With that same ND filter mentioned above you'll be able to set your shutter to 1/8, F11, ISO100 (3 Stops: 1/60 -> 1/30 -> 1/15 -> 1/8).
P.S. The limitation of these camera's sync speed is due to the mechanics of a curtain shutter. I think a Nikon D70 has a curtain shutter and an electronic shutter which allows the sync speed to go up to 1/500 native in camera since there are no mechanical parts to move. You can find a D70 for probably $150 on ebay.
I hope this helps. This is just off of top of my head if someone sees a mistake please correct me.
Joe
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
06-01-2011, 07:53 PM
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I know it's been done a million times but here is mine...
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
02-07-2011, 08:20 PM
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crimespree, I have the same problem but only when I use my k-x and 360 with radio triggers(FlashWave). I do not have a problem when I use P-TTL on the hot shoes. Are you using P-TTL?
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
12-21-2010, 09:41 AM
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Does this wireless setup require a hot shoe on the flash unit?
Thanks :)
Joe
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Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio
12-04-2010, 07:04 PM
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Hello all,
I recently purchased at Flash Wave III radio trigger/receiver. Everything is working well up to shutter speed of 1/50, at 1/60 the bottom third of the frame is filled with shadow, 1/80 and higher it is completely black.
If I take the trigger/receiver out of the equation and mount it directly to the hot shoes in manual mode not PTTL. I'm able to shoot at up to 1/180 with no problem.
Test configuration
Camera: k-x
Mode: Manual
Aperture: 4.0
ISO:200
Shutter: 1/50, 1/60, 1/80
Flash: AF360FGZ
Mode: Manual @ Full power
Fresh batteries for all units, I even bought a new coin battery for the trigger.
Am I doing something wrong? Or a hardware limitation? Or a hardware malfunction?
Thanks for your time!!
Joe
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-06-2009, 07:05 AM
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I couldn't wait for Amazon, I got mine from the evil empire aka Best Buy for $799 +tax/free shipping. Does anybody know if this package includes lens hoods with the lenses?
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