lets talk flash!

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edgedemon

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As Im getting really confused over what I need..

First of all, if I buy an external flash, it sits on the hotshoe on the camera - can it also work if not sitting on the camera hotshoe or do I need to buy a different type of unit?

For flash that works without sitting on the hotshoe, is it a cable that connects it to the camera?

Can it be remote controlled?

Can all units work as either master or slave?

Do they have to be all from the same manufacturer to work together?

Im trying to spec a cheapish flash for my K20D and Pentax-M 100mm f4 Macro Lens that I have just bought. Specifically for trying the waterdrop shots, and all the images I have seen for this use an external flash unit.

I have also seen some hints where if using manual lenses like I have, the flash system needed is completely different, and then I started getting really confused. The more I read the more confused Im getting..

I know the Pentax flash units are out of my price league, so will be looking at a third party model...
 
Thanks for that glitch - your answers are appreciated..

I have been looking at the Vivitar 285HV as my first flash, seems to get a good write up on the strobist until they were bought out..

Or maybe the LumoPro 120/AF-1 48 Metz..
 
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Still trying to choose

Do I get a YN-560 - gets good reviews?

or a metz 36, ttl and p-ttl compatable?

Which would be best as a first flash for a K20D
 
Yeah, Im sort of tempted by the YN560, as the reviews were good. Im not saying that I won't use the flash, but Im anticipating most of the use for the flash to be off camera - can I still use ttl then, if so, I will probably go for the metz?
Who thought flash could be such a minefield, in some ways the strobist site makes it worse, too many options to consider..
 
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