Either way, you will need to buy 3 expensive items: 1) Pentax Hot Shoe Adaptor FG 2) Pentax Extension Cord F5P (or F5PL which is much longer) 3) Pentax Off Camera Adaptor F (tripod mountable)
Eventually, you might spend more than you planned. IMO, it would be easier if you just sold your 330FTZ on eBay, and buy the 500FTZ. However, mind you that 500FTZ does not offer some of the feature on MZ-S (if you believe you will buy one in the near future). regards, Alan Chan >I'd just like to thank everyone for all the good advice they gave in >response to my trade-in question! >I've decided that for now, I'll just be keeping my trusty MZ-7 and flash. > >However I do have another question, since the AF330FTZ is basically "fixed" >to the camera hotshoe is there any way to rig up a setup that will allow me >to bounce the flash (while its still attached to the camera)? > >One of the reasons (but not the only reason) for wanting the AF500FTZ was >because it had swivel/bounce capability. > >Currently I have 2 methods around this problem >1. >I use the appropriate extension cords/grips and hold the flash in one hand >while my other hand is holding the camera. This is very clumsy to do and >doesn't allow me to put my hand on the lens (for zooming/focusing with >manual lenses) > >2. >I use a stroboframe quick-flip bracket attached to a ballhead which is >attached to the flash, this allows the flash to be rotated in (almost) any >direction. > >Method 1 is very clumsy, while method 2 is better but its kind of large to >lug around. > >Anyone have any suggestions? I'm kind of looking for a solution that is as >small(compact) and allows for the greatest movement of the flash. Or is >method 2 the best solution? _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - 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 .
