Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
12-27-2012, 09:59 AM
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Here is the (very quick response from Metz on their 50-AF1:
"Basically the mentioned flash unit mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital for Pentax also can be used together with the Pentax K-30. However, in this case the flash unit has to be loaded with the current firmware version 3.0. But please note that this firmware doesn’t enable the HSS-flash-mode at the moment. However, we plan a new firmware for the flash unit mecablitz 50 AF-1 digital for Pentax by which the problem will be resolved. Unfortunately I can't give you a deadline for this new firmware at the moment but I will inform you as soon as this firmware is available."
The proposed settings for the Sigma 610 Super shown in my last thread don't seem to work (pictures still underexposed). I will advise once they respond to the pictures I just sent them.
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
12-26-2012, 07:43 PM
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I sent SIGMA some photos with exposure leaving a lot to be desired. They claim camera should work if you do the following:
"Set the flash menu on the camera to fill flash not redeye reduction. Set your ISO on the camera to 100, not 800. By increasing the ISO you are cutting the duration(power) of the flash greatly. If the camera is set to auto flash it will give a false reading on ambient light. Do a reset on the flash itself by pulling the batteries and then put them back in and mount the flash and lets try that first. You should see a world of difference in the results."
I will try that tomorrow and see whether it works (note not sure there is a fill flash setting on the K-30).
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Forum: Pentax K-30 & K-50
12-22-2012, 01:13 PM
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I emailed Sigma US before buying the 610 super for my K-30. I was concerned, because it is not shown on their web site as compatible. They claimed it was. I ordered it and while it fires in P TTL, pictures don't seem exposed well and it has by no means the reach it should have with its guide number (less than 20 feet, if you want decent lighting). I will now have to email them about a firm ware update:(
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