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Kiwiski - 27 Jun 2006 05:48 GMT

I've a Konica Minolta 5D and have found the inbuilt flash too small for

photos inside at a distance of more than about 4m. What sort of size
flash would people recommend?
John
(ps tried this on rec.photo.digital but got no response - thought the
slr group may know more)
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POHB - 27 Jun 2006 13:39 GMT

> I've a Konica Minolta 5D and have found the inbuilt flash too small for
>
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> (ps tried this on rec.photo.digital but got no response - thought the
> slr group may know more)

Well, I guess it depends on what you are trying to illuminate.
I got the 2500D on the basis that it was the cheapest dedicated KM
flash for the 5D.
I wanted a unit that would provide bounce flash with a reasonable
recycle time and enough power to take pictures of my kids across the
hall at parties and school shows, and it does that just fine.

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tomm42 - 27 Jun 2006 13:46 GMT

If you are looking for advise don't include an ad.

Small strobes that attach to your camera, the ones I know of are made
by, Sigma, Metz, Vivitar, there are others too, don't know if Sony has
one out. You probably only want a hot shoe strobe, I'd recommend one
with a moveable head so you can bounce the flash. I'd also recommend
spending ans extra $20 on a Lumiquest reflector to diffuse the flash. I
like Metz flash units, they are the most accurate ones I know. I'd go
to a photostore to check out different models.

Tom

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Kiwiski - 28 Jun 2006 00:49 GMT

Thanks for both of these replies - helpful. Defintely a bouncing
flash. I'll see what is available here along the lines you two have
recommended.

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Alan Browne - 03 Jul 2006 17:20 GMT

> I've a Konica Minolta 5D and have found the inbuilt flash too small for
>
> photos inside at a distance of more than about 4m. What sort of size
> flash would people recommend?

Change your ISO to 400 might be a good start. That will increase your
range by double from ISO 100.

Try the 3600HS or 5600HS accessory flashes. That will really boost your
range and allow bounce off the ceiling or other reflector to soften the
light.

Cheers,
Alan

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Minister of Information - 18 Jul 2006 14:46 GMT

Any comments about the Quantarary PZ-1 DSZ? My wife gifted me with it for
Father's Day.

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>> I've a Konica Minolta 5D and have found the inbuilt flash too small for
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> Cheers,
> Alan

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jeremy - 18 Jul 2006 18:22 GMT

> Any comments about the Quantarary PZ-1 DSZ? My wife gifted me with it for
> Father's Day.

Ritz Camera thanks her! It's those high-margin generic products that make
their salesmen smile!

Sorry to be so sarcastic, but Quanteray products are best utilized as
doorstops, not serious gear.

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Kevin Agard - 19 Jul 2006 04:40 GMT

> Sorry to be so sarcastic, but Quanteray products are best utilized as
> doorstops, not serious gear.

Why?

I've have a QTB 9500 and another smaller one (can't remember the model
#) that I've used for years with my various Maxxum bodies. I've found
both to be fine. Their modular design, allowing the use of the units
interchangeably with all of my equipment is also a plus, as is the C
cell based off camera grips. Hell the Maxxum module even allows the
units to work on my 7Ds. Neither has ever given me the slightest
problem and both are still going strong.

So I'll ask again, why?

KMA

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