Richard Seaman wrote: > > folks, > > Can a Z-1's built-in flash be used simultaneously with a 500FTZ mounted > on the hotshoe? My Z-1 (nb: not a PZ-1 or PZ-1p) doesn't want to release > the shutter when I attempt this. >
Yes, it can. You can even use "contrast control flash" with that setup. If it doesn't fire, check the contacts of the hot shoe, and also check a Pentax function (i don't remember the number, perhaps it is function 9) which prevents the RTF from firing if the lens is smaller than 35 mm. Good luck. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zaragoza (Aragon) - Spain ------------------------------------------------------------------ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

