Got myself a DS and I am still waiting for my Sigma lens to be delivered.
I am now thinking of getting a flash, but not too sure which model yet. There are the Sigma models EF 500 DG ST and Super that I have not been able to figure out what the differences are and the Pentax AF360FGZ. There are of course the Metz flashes (have not really figured out which one works). The Metz flash may come in handy with my film PnS, which has a hotshoe.
I have also read that using P-TTL can be problematic as the pre-flash actually causes subjects to blink at the point in time when the main flash goes off when the actual photograph is taken. But because the DS defaults to P-TTL, I won't be able to switch to TTL mode even the functionality is available on the flash. I am almost sure of this for the AF360FGZ, but I am not sure if it applies to the Sigma. As such, I may need to stick to flashes that have only TTL.
I am hoping if the fellow DS users can share with me your experience with flash photography. The bulk of my photo will be that of my family, so I don't plan to blind them with too many attempts with the flash.
I am now thinking of getting a flash, but not too sure which model yet. There are the Sigma models EF 500 DG ST and Super that I have not been able to figure out what the differences are and the Pentax AF360FGZ. There are of course the Metz flashes (have not really figured out which one works). The Metz flash may come in handy with my film PnS, which has a hotshoe.
I have also read that using P-TTL can be problematic as the pre-flash actually causes subjects to blink at the point in time when the main flash goes off when the actual photograph is taken. But because the DS defaults to P-TTL, I won't be able to switch to TTL mode even the functionality is available on the flash. I am almost sure of this for the AF360FGZ, but I am not sure if it applies to the Sigma. As such, I may need to stick to flashes that have only TTL.
I am hoping if the fellow DS users can share with me your experience with flash photography. The bulk of my photo will be that of my family, so I don't plan to blind them with too many attempts with the flash.