Dynax 7 flash question

[siow gongzi]

When using wireless flash such as 3600 or 5600, the built-in flash will fire too.
This could be undesirable as we might just want to side-light the subjet.
Could we just cover the built-in flash while it fires, so that only the wireless flash will illuminate the object? Any side effect and what are others settigs to take note of?

 

[munfai]

the built-in flash is the trigger for the wireless flash.

when the built-in flash fires the camera shutter is still not open.

 

[siow gongzi]

o.... so the built-in actually pre-illuminates the objects for the wireless to take reading before the latter actually fires? or it is simply a "triger" which has no effect on the wireless flash intensity at all?

what if we want both flashes to fire simultaneously?

 

[sulhan]

Hiee...

The On board flash may be put to ratio mode where you can choose 1:2 or 2:1 where you can create a real tonal lighting with one side illumination and one frontal.

Its up to your creativity to dampen either flashes to get the different effect - using colored film or even tissue for softening the flash ....



Just something to share...


regards,
me

 

[TME]

Originally posted by sulhan
Hiee...

The On board flash may be put to ratio mode where you can choose 1:2 or 2:1 where you can create a real tonal lighting with one side illumination and one frontal.

Its up to your creativity to dampen either flashes to get the different effect - using colored film or even tissue for softening the flash ....



Just something to share...


regards,
me

Oh the Dynax 7 allows u to choose? My 505si is fixed at 1:2 ratio if I use wireless. BTW is $990 for a 2nd hand Dynax 7 okay? I asked at Alex but he was willing to offer my 505si for only $200. Cos they sold the 505si at only $300.

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by TME

Oh the Dynax 7 allows u to choose? My 505si is fixed at 1:2 ratio if I use wireless. BTW is $990 for a 2nd hand Dynax 7 okay? I asked at Alex but he was willing to offer my 505si for only $200. Cos they sold the 505si at only $300.

both 505si and dynax7 allow you to choose 1:2 or 2:1.

 

[TME]

Originally posted by ninelives



both 505si and dynax7 allow you to choose 1:2 or 2:1.

Huh? Since when? My manual says that it is 1:2 leh! I never see 2:1 before. Can tell me which page? Thanks!

 

[ninelives]

Flash modes:

fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, flash cancel In P and Subject-program Selection modes: automatically pops up and fires when necessary, fill-flash/flash cancel selected by turning control dial while pressing flash-mode button with flash down In A / S / M mode: fill-flash when flash is up, flash cancel by turning control dial while pressing flash-mode button with flash down Pre-flash for red-eye reduction and wireless/remote flash control (with / without 2:1 ratio) also selectable


Check your custom function !!!

 

[TME]

Originally posted by ninelives
Flash modes:

fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, flash cancel In P and Subject-program Selection modes: automatically pops up and fires when necessary, fill-flash/flash cancel selected by turning control dial while pressing flash-mode button with flash down In A / S / M mode: fill-flash when flash is up, flash cancel by turning control dial while pressing flash-mode button with flash down Pre-flash for red-eye reduction and wireless/remote flash control (with / without 2:1 ratio) also selectable


Check your custom function !!!

Oh!! Under custom function ar?! I never bother with that except to change to shutter release priority. Others I never thought I need to use. The flash ratio is good to know but I wonder if I ever will use it........... Thanks!

 

[ninelives]

Originally posted by TME


The flash ratio is good to know but I wonder if I ever will use it........... Thanks!

if u are into portrait/studio, or if u are using multiple flashes, the answer is "yes".

 

[TME]

Originally posted by ninelives

if u are into portrait/studio, or if u are using multiple flashes, the answer is "yes".

I see. Haven't progressed so far yet. Need to find a patient subject..