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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 05:53 PM
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Where did you find that information for the 500? I ask because although I think you're right about the 530 too, I'd like to see something from Sigma on that fact.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 04:29 PM
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Thanks photomy.. Going from stictly available light to flash as an, 'I'm expanding my creativity quest' is becoming a bit of a oxymoron.. Travel light, get remote, shoot things people don't see is becoming, hire a pack-mule, drag a ton a gear, etc, etc.. I'm still devoted to this foray into long-range flash landscape photography though..
No P-TTL on wireless is something I'll have to deal with I guess..
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 04:16 PM
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Matt, dude.. Thanks. Any luck with finding details on what Sigma really means when they say, "High Speed (FP) Synchronization"? Yeah - sure it's HSS but, to what shutter speed?
I'm wanting to buy this thing but, I'm finding that the important little details are either not published or I'm missing the obvious.
Thanks again all..
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 12:07 PM
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Last question(s) for today as I can't seem to find the answers.. I dug through the Sigma site but found nothing.
What is the difference between the following flashes?
Sigma EF 530 DG ST
Sigma EF 530 DG Super
Do either of these flashes sync to 1/4000?
What is their film compatibility? ie; ISO 25-1600, etc
Thanks in advance..
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 11:48 AM
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Here - the 6 seconds thing is right here - I clicked on the 'Spec sheet' from the Pentax products page -http://www.pentaxslr.com/pdf/PENTAX%20AF540FGZ%20Specifications.pdf
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 10:58 AM
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Thanks - all is noted.
In my situation - no doubt in my mind, I will need long-range flash control. I can think of very few situations where I would use wireless less than 15 ft anyway. So, I guess the only option is to go with a radio frequency wireless setup - That's another topic for another day though, I need to get this flash purchase out of the way first.
Re: Recycle times. When I was looking at the spec sheet at the Pentax website for the AF 540 FGZ, it states for every battery type, approximately 6 seconds to recycle. That seems very long to me.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 10:11 AM
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Another question or two..
Does the Sigma EF 530 DG Super have an AF Spotbeam for low-light AF Assist?
Also, what is the compatible film speeds? ie; the Af 540 FGZ is ISO 25-1600 - Understanding that I will certainly upgrade to another Pentax camera to replace the K10D when the time comes and also understanding that the replacement will surely have ISO 3200 or 6400, I;d liek to know that the flash has not just been obsoleted..
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 09:55 AM
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I was completely under the assumption that the AF 540 FGZ was able to be controlled via IR. I now see it is optical pulse, or, quite hokey in my opinion. I'll need a true wireless setup then.
Well, is the reciever for this visible light wireless control at the back of the flash, or front and back? Also, what is 'limited distances'? 10ft, 25ft, 50ft or more? I could very well need as much as 100ft of wireless control for my shots. Not to mention, how good is this visible light trigger in broad daylight?
Also - I see the Metz is not HSS capable for Pentax cameras per their spec sheet.
Not sure what JRDavis is up to - Are you OK buddy?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 09:12 AM
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Yes, I am fully aware of how to use a flash for landscape, architecture, etc, even if I'm not currently - but, you made a good point and thanks for that. One of the reasons I mentioned that it specifically had to be IR wireless compatible with the K10D is because of remote flash opportunities in landscape shots.
Also, I looked at that link you provided to the Metz- I see it's different from the one mentioned earlier in this thread..
Does anyone own the Sigma EF 530 DG Super?
It's hard for me to justify the Pentax AF 540 FGZ now as I have read of too many complaints and honestly, if the Sigma or Metz is 100% compatible - I'd rather go with one of them and avoid the quality issues associated.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 08:40 AM
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wlachan,
I was unable to find the Metz in P-TTL.. Got a link? Never mind. I found it at the Metz website. They say it's P-TTL..
How does this compare to the other units I mentioned? Is it IR capable? The spec sheet doesn't say. Can it handle 1/4000?
Does anyone own this unit? How is it?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 08:35 AM
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The K10D has shutter speeds capable of 1/4000 and the flash should strobe and allow sync to those shutter speeds.
The pop-up flash is only capable of 1/180. The two flashes I mentioned are both capable of 1/4000
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
12-05-2007, 08:13 AM
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Well, I had a very in-depth post written up and for some reason the website ate it - that pisses me off..
Anyway, I'll give the short story this time..
I'm an available light photographer but, I realize I'm giving up too much creativity by not embracing flash use - time for a change. What's the absolute best flash for the K10D? I shoot wide and long, landscape and architecture. 99.9% of the time I shoot in M-mode, RAW and on occasion in Auto-mode, JPG for fun shots with friends and family, etc. (read: expensive p&s at the dinner table)
I do not want to give up ANY functionality whatsoever! Period! No excuses, no work-arounds.
I want IR control, High Speed Sync to 1/4000, complete compatability with P-TTL, good battery life on 4-AA's, a legible manual that takes into consideration the camera I'm using, works perfectly with the camera in Auto mode for those lazy days, and no known issues with quality, broken this or that, etc.
I think only two units fit my needs and those would be the.. If there are others, by all means, enlighten me.
Pentax AF 540 FGZ
Sigma EF 530 DG Super
Thanks in advance..
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