It was a thread about using the Sigma 500 Super flash in high speed
synch mode. The subject line appears below (PESO: Sigma Super +
magnifier + high speed synch). That Sigma unit, along with Pentax'
dedicated flash for the D cameras, will give you flash synch at any
shutter speed. It works quite well.
Paul
On Jun 25, 2005, at 8:33 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote:
I'm new here, and I wonder- What thread are you referring to? I've just
realized how frustrating the slow sync at my Ds is, and want to read
more
about this.
Tim
Another Norwegian.
-----Original Message-----
From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 20. juni 2005 14:42
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: PESO: Sigma Super + magnifier + high speed synch
Paul, since we just had a discussion on the topic of high
speed sync could you give a bit more detail on how you
set up for these shots?
Camera modes, flash settings, etc.
Was 1500/5.6 the proper exposure for existing light and
you just let the flash do its thing?
Jos had some doubts about the flash having power enough
for daylight HSS.
Is the Kalt device still available?
"Inquiring minds need to know." ;-)
Don
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 5:42 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: PESO: Sigma Super + magnifier + high speed synch
I went to the nature center yesterday to try the Sigma 500 Super and
high speed synch with a Kalt flash magnifier attached. The magnifier
is
intended for lenses of 300mm or longer. I used my A 400/5.6 on the
*istD. I had hoped to get some birds, but they were in hiding for the
most part. I ended up shooting some wildflowers and a frog at the edge
of a pond. The wildflower is about the range for a nice bird shot. The
frog is a bit closer. The flower is f8 @ 1/1500. The frog is 5.6,
1/1500. I like the performance of the magnifier. It should give me a
reach of close to 100 feet even in daylight. Thanks to Bill Sawyer for
turning me on to that unit. The frog shows some specular highlights. I
decided not to PhotoShop them out of there, because I kind of like
them. I suspect that he's actually a prince.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3469495&size=lg
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3469504
Paul
