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  1. Nadine, I don't care about TTL as I am trying to use Manual settings for the Flash. That will be my next challenge to see, if I can dial up or dial down the amount of light coming from the flash using the Manual settings on the Flash. I bought these TR-PAK's used without manuals so, I'm winging it.

     

    PS: I also have two Sunpak 510 Batteries and those instructions don't tell you what to do with the internal batteries within the flash.

  2. I am having a problem with getting the Sunpak TR-PAK II to wirelessly trigger my flash when I don't have regular

    batteries within the battery housing of the flash.

     

    Equipment:

     

    Pentax K10D

    Ebay RD617 Reciever connected to Sunpak Auto 444D

    Ebay Wireless Transmitter on Camera Hotshoe

    Sunpak TR-PAK II connected to the Sunpak Flash via side mounted cable

     

    I can manually trip the Sunpak Flash using the Test Trigger button on the Flash when the TR-PAK II is the only

    source of power.

     

    I can manually trip the Sunpak Flash using the Test Trigger button on the Flash when there are four alkaline batteries

    as the only source of power.

     

    I can get the flash to be triggered when I press the Test button on the Ebay Wireless Transmitter when there are four

    batteries as the only source of power.

     

    I can get the flash to be triggered when I press the Test button on the Ebay Wireless Transmitter when there are four

    batteries loaded in the Flash AND if I have the Sunpak TR-PAK II connected to flash and the Power switch in the AC

    position on the Flash.

     

    However, If I remove the four batteries from the flash and ONLY use the TR-PAK II as the power source, then the

    wireless option does not work. Any ideas what may be causing this problem?

  3. I just purchase on the big auction site a new Sunpak TR-PAK II with the NI-CD

    Cluster pack. I have the power turned off and charged the unit overnight, but

    the Fully Charged light has not come on. The unit came with the appropriate

    charger also.

     

    Am I doing something wrong, or do I just need to wait a bit longer, or is the

    battery just no good?

     

    I will be using this unit on a Sunpak 444D flash.

  4. Nicholas I just sold all of my Pentax 645 equipment on the big auction site because it does not have the option to switch film backs in mid stream. I have since purchased two Mamiya 645 Pro TL cameras with the all the necessary accessories.

     

    There is nothing wrong with the Pentax 645 family, I just wanted to have the film back switching option. One thing to keep in mind though is that Mamiya sells the body without any prism mechanism. This is an optional accessory and they provide several for you to choose from. I haven't done the math but you will end up paying more for the same functionaliy in the Mamiya line vs. the Pentax family.

     

    Download a manual for both camera models and do your homework before purchasing anything.

  5. I just bought a Metz 40MZ-2 for my Mamiya 645 Pro TL camera and need to know

    what component is missing to complete this flash setup. I also purchased an SCA

    396 adaptor that has a round 6 pin cable that is connected to the camera. It

    also has sync cable that is plugged into the camera. What I can't figure out is

    what component I need to plug the 12 pin Flat cable into.

     

    It appears that I need a 300e Adaptor or a Powergrip (what model Powergrip)

    that goes onto the Flash. Is this the component I need that will ensure that

    this setup will work in a TTL fashion? When I purchased the SCA 396 adaptor, I

    thought this was the only adaptor that I needed for TTL functionality. Any help

    would be appreciated.

  6. On my Mamiya 645 Pro TL (used) camera that I just purchased, the lug on the

    right hand side of camera sticks out further than the one on the left. I can

    attach my camera strap (Optect Type B) to the right lug, but there is not

    enough clearance on the left lug to slip the strap clasp onto the lug. It's as

    though the lug on the left side is depressed or a piece is missing.

     

    Are the lugs on both sides of the camera supposed to have the same

    height/clearance?

  7. I am not sure if there is dust on the Finder screen, but I certainly see a fair

    amount of black specks on the screen regardless to what lense I place on the

    camera. I have the FE401 finder and was wondering, if there is a safe way to

    clean the finder? I don't have a manual.

  8. Just purchased a used Mamiya 645 Pro TL and downloaded the manual, but it's not

    clear how to properly use the camera with the FE401 Prism. I am using an F2.8

    80mm Manual lense and I need some guidance on how to use this camera in

    aperture priority mode. I have the lense set to A and the exposure dial set to

    A and the FE401 set to Auto A-S.

     

    Do I manually change the F-Stop on the lense to something that will allow a

    hand holdable image and the exposure time will automatically change within the

    finder area? What are the steps for Manual exposure Photography?

     

    I can not find a manual for the FE401, so if anyone can provide a link it would

    be greatly appreciated.

  9. I have just received a Polaroid Back with no instructions. I can't figure out

    how to load this puppy. I don't see any levers to open the back. In addition, I

    can't remove the Dark Slide. Does the polaroid back need to be loaded on the

    camera before the slide can be removed? Secondly, are there any manuals

    floating around that go over the loading of the film?

  10. Can someone give me the calculation on what is the equivalent lense in 645

    format as compared to 35mm. I am interested in a wide angle for the Mamiya 645

    Pro and see there is a 45mm and 55mm lense available. How do these two lenses

    compare to a 35mm lense in 35mm format?

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