combining camera ttl flash with Metz 45ct flash

[Hansraj Vyas]

Is it possible to combine camera's ttl flash with Metz 45ct flash through a slave unit attached to Metz and take a properly exposed flash photograph-Metz as main flash and camera's ttl flash as fill ? How to set Metz dial ?

 

[rbarker]

You should be able to accomplish what you want, but it may take some experimentation, as the TTL circuit for the built-in flash (I'm assuming that's what you're referring to) might get confused. I'd set the Metz (as the "main" light) on full-power manual, and then meter that alone to establish the exposure (mainly the f-stop). Then, depending on what control you have on the built-in TTL flash, I'd dial that down at least a full stop, perhaps more depending on what you want, lighting-wise.

Remember, though, that the built-in flash will be a rather small, point light source, so it likely won't do well as a fill for large areas. It's probably OK for eye-socket and under-chin fill, however.

 

[Helen B]

I have a couple of Ikelite Dead Link Removed units. As an auto alternative to the metering method, are they what you are looking for?

Best,
Helen

 

[Hansraj Vyas]

Thanks for your prompt reply. I will experiment as suggested by you. I have Pentax-Z1p . It has exposure compensation from-3EV to +1EV in o.3EV step. Actually I intend to use the built-in flash merely to trigger Metz. I think I have to cover this built-in flash in such a manner that it does not interfere with the main flash though it would be activating the main flash via slave. For fill light I might use reflectors or another weak manual flash with one more slave. I would appreciate your comments. Regards, Hansraj.

 

[Hansraj Vyas]

combining ttl flash with Metz

Thanks for your prompt reply. I will experiment as suggested by you. I have Pentax-Z1p with flash exposure compensation from -3EV to +1EV in 0.3EV step. You are right, the built-in flash is useful as fill for small areas only. I am thinking of using another weak manual flash, again with a slave, as fill. The built-in flash is mainly to trigger Metz and another fill flash, if used, and hence I think I have to cover it in such a manner that it does not interfere with main/fill lights but continue to trigger them via slaves. I would appreciate your comments. Regards, Hansraj.

 

[Hansraj Vyas]

combining ttl flash with Metz

I have a couple of Ikelite Dead Link Removed units. As an auto alternative to the metering method, are they what you are looking for?

Best,
Helen

Thanks, for your reply. You will observe from my reply to Mr.Barker that it was compatibility of flashes that I wanted to know and not the Lite-Link. R

 

[Hansraj Vyas]

combining ttl flash with Metz

I have a couple of Ikelite Dead Link Removed units. As an auto alternative to the metering method, are they what you are looking for?

Best,
Helen

Thanks, for your reply. You will observe from my reply to Mr.Barker that it was compatibility of flashes that I wanted to know and not the Lite-Link. Regards, Hansraj.

 

[Helen B]

Thanks, for your reply. You will observe from my reply to Mr.Barker that it was compatibility of flashes that I wanted to know and not the Lite-Link. Regards, Hansraj.

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. I thought that you wanted the output of the remote Metz to be regulated by the TTL flash meter.

Best,
Helen