In the recent past, my flash (Metz AF58-1) in combination with K-7 developed a problem. In some cases, I do not get the flash-ready confirmation symbol in the viewfinder. In other cases, even if I do get that confirmation at first, the flash (in PTTL mode) goes off full capacity, as if the PTTL did not work, yielding extremely overlit images. In those cases, often, on the subsequent shots, there is no flash confirmation symbol.
All those problems can be fixed by tweaking the hotshoe in the socket (sliding it slightly in or out), but it takes a few times to find the "right" position. I am thinking if this can be fixed by cleaning the contacts. What are the options of cleaning the contacts besides the obvious of using a q-tip soaked in isopropanol? Any other thoughts on what else might be causing such hot-shoe issues? Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
