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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-14-2010, 04:27 PM  
Lighting with AF-540s, PocketWizard & Sekonic L-358
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 12
Views: 4,481
RP JrX? Sorry, I'm technically challenged. Not sure what that means.

My objective is to save steps by triggering both the flashes and the camera remotely during my set-up process using the Sekonic L-358. Would also be useful if I happen to be the subject.

I went ahead and called Paramount Cords and spoke to John, who was very helpful. We worked out the following configuration:

Choose Left Tip/Plug : Tip#19 Hot Shoe Male $17.00
Choose Right Tip/Plug : Tip#29 Microsync 2.5 mm $18.00
Choose Cord : 12 inches straight $1.00
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Order Total : $36.00
Shipping : $6.75
Grand Total : $42.75

At $43, I can afford to experiment. FYI, John told me that 3.5mm (1/8-in) jacks are called minis; 2.5 jacks are called sub-minis.

I let y'all know how it goes.

Cheers,
G
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-14-2010, 03:38 PM  
Lighting with AF-540s, PocketWizard & Sekonic L-358
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 12
Views: 4,481
I think I'm SOOL on a solution to my problem. I spent the last half hour talking to Jacob, a customer service rep at B&H. He went to extraordinary lengths trying to help me find a substitute.

First thing I learned is that the K10D does not have a 1/8-in (3.5mm) jack for remotely triggering the camera from a wired connection; it has a mini-jack (aka headphone jack). Jacob had his doubts about whether this could be used coming off a hot shoe attached to a PocketWizard Plus II. He referred to his experience with Canon and Nikon where those units have a multi-pin jack connected to the motor drive. He suggested I consider a PocketWizard pre-trigger cable with a mini-jack (product number WICCRRMD). The $99 price tag is a considerable disincentive at the moment. Also, apparently, it's just the cable; no hot shoe attached. Not helpful.

Nonetheless, I have uncovered the key information I was looking for to begin with: the jack size. Now, I can look into having a custom hot shoe connection fabricated by Paramountcords.

I'll let you know how that works out.

Cheers,
G
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-14-2010, 02:50 PM  
Lighting with AF-540s, PocketWizard & Sekonic L-358
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 12
Views: 4,481
per your recommendation I ordered the miniphon-hot shoe (IMMHSF1PW). I received the package today from B&H only to discover that this model has a 3.5mm plug. I'm waiting for a call now from customer service to arrange for a return and exchange. I'll let you know whether they have a 1/8 unit. Hopefully, this is just a momentary setback.

Cheers,
G
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-07-2010, 11:44 AM  
Lighting with AF-540s, PocketWizard & Sekonic L-358
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 12
Views: 4,481
Thanks! I'll give these a try.

I like very much your Washington Monument Sunrise. You captured an extraordinary moment, I'm sure I don't need to tell you.

Cheers,
mawsonii
Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories 12-05-2010, 05:06 PM  
Lighting with AF-540s, PocketWizard & Sekonic L-358
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 12
Views: 4,481
I'd like to be able to trigger my camera and flash units from a Sekonic L-358 light meter. I'm using the light meter with a K10D, two AF-540 FGZ flashes, two PocketWizard Plus II's, and one PocketWizard Multimax.

If I understand correctly, I need to get a cable that runs from the camera motor drive to one of the PocketWizard units. PocketWizard does not manufacture for Pentax. They recommended that I get a custom cable from Paramountcords.com. In order to do so, I need to provide them with a description of the required plugs. In searching my K10D owner's manual I don't find any descriptions to the plug that goes into the cable switch terminal, which would seem to be the logical choice for this connection.

Is there anyone who has successfully done what I'm attempting? If so, can you give me a technical description of the required plug? If not, is there an alternative approach?

Cheers,
Garth
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 08-31-2010, 07:24 PM  
framing frames, boxes, clouds, and sky
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 1
Views: 2,190
Taken from a window seat on a shuttle bus traveling through downtown Seattle in early July 2010. My first visit to Seattle. Great blend of old and new architecture, much of it quite photo-worthy much to my delight.
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 08-05-2010, 11:28 AM  
Special Event B&H Contest VOTING PHASE!
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 40
Views: 16,102
Thank you for introducing me to my "Statistics" page. Apparently, I was confounded by the upload procedure. I was convinced that I had successfully uploaded my entry. Obviously not. Hopefully, I can get this figured out before the next contest.

Cheers!
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 08-03-2010, 04:37 PM  
Special Event B&H Contest VOTING PHASE!
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 40
Views: 16,102
Hummm? I'm not finding my submission in either the qualified or disqualified categories. The name of my submission was "Nature in a tight spot" featuring a tree in the lower right corner overwhelmed by two skyscrapers and huge wall ad for a brand of imported beer. Do you have ANY record of that upload? Thanks for your trouble.
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 08-02-2010, 09:56 AM  
Special Event B&H Contest VOTING PHASE!
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 40
Views: 16,102
In reading the rules, I note that disqualified photos will be relegate to a separate thread. Where is that thread? How does one discover the reason for disqualification?
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 06-01-2008, 02:14 PM  
An introduction
Posted By mawsonii
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
I am Lem Brown. I am a professional aerial photographer who is just beginning to learn about digital photography. My camera of choice is a K10D, which I've been using for about a year-and-a-half. It's dramatically different from the 9-in dia, 6-in focal length RMK/A 15/23 Zeiss bolted to the floor of our Cessna 206. Operating my K10D is far more challenging than our aerial camera. Though my official job title is aerial photographer, in reality a more authentic job title would be aerial cameraman. While the job requires a good measure of photogrammetric skills and a strong stomach for rapid changes in G-forces, using my K10D to its full potential is proving to be a truly demanding endeavor, especially when it comes to mastering multiple flash units.

I've completed two semesters in the photography program at our local community college. So, I think I have a good foundational understanding of digital photography. Next semester I'll be taking a Photoshop class in the hope that I can answer that perennially bedeviling question, "Which white balance is the authentic white balance?" I'm beginning to realize why photography is considered an art.
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