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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-16-2019, 02:24 PM
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I don't have a K-1 so I won't buy into that choice. But regarding the flash - I don't think high-ISO is necessarily a substitute for a flash for indoors and low-light. But the AF540FGZ II with 4 x AA batteries is an extra 500g and a lot of bulk. I've got a Metz 58 AF-1 which is similar in size and weight. It's a beast to carry plus a lot of heft mounted to the camera. I now also have a lightweight Godox TT350P which is much smaller and lighter and runs on 2 AAs. Less powerful, but generally still adequate. Tilt and swivel head too. I use it with a Godox X-ProP for off camera, and that's also quite travel-friendly. The Metz M400 would be a similar option, although more expensive.
I'd be thinking about how to diffuse the flash for portraits too, without taking bulky modifiers. Two simple options for on-camera: (1) bounce the flash pointed up and behind you or (2) use a flag (e.g Black foamie thing) for directional bounce. If this is new to you, check out Neil van Niekerk's videos.
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(This second one is a test of various modifiers, but it shows how effective bounce without modifiers can be.)
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