I picked up a Quantaray PZ-1 DSZ flash unit today on clearance at Wolf's camera, new in the box for $38. I know it only fires at full power unless in manual mode, but for that price I thought I might find some use for it.
So I could use a little instruction on using a flash in manual. I can find the right exposure by trial and error, but are there some guidelines or rules of thumb to make the process a little quicker?
Another question has to do with wireless operation. When the flash is mounted on the A700 and I set the camera to wireless the flash recognizes the setting and switches over to wireless mode. Then when I detach it the red light flashes and if I hit the AEL button to test it, the flash fires. But when I release the shutter it doesn't fire... Does anyone know why?
Any help, guidance, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. This seems like a pretty capable flash. The head swivels even further than my 5600, it came with a stand and manual, and the guide number is listed at 75-138 and it's supposed to be wireless capable, all for $38 brand new. Now I just need to learn how to use it.
Edited by revdocjim - 17 June 2009 at 06:28