TTL-A Remote Flash Trigger

[ZDP-189]

Is there a TTL-A remote flash trigger compatible with Ricoh Type R (GXR, GRDIII, GF-1)? Pocketwizard TTL doesn't work.

[odklizec]

As GXR/GRDIII uses Ricoh's own TTL protocol, I don't think there is anything compatible with them? I already searched for Ricoh TTL compatible stuff but no luck yet. I'm afraid, Ricoh is too minor market for 3rd party manufacturers to bother with them?

[ZDP-189]

Oh well thanks. I have had success with a Canon cable, but it doesn't give me range and freedom.

[odklizec]

What? The Canon cable worked in TTL mode with Ricoh GF1?

[ZDP-189]

What? The Canon cable worked in TTL mode with Ricoh GF1?

Yah.

Well, it's not a Canon cable, it's a cheap clone, the Yongno Digital OC-E3 for Canon.

This is pretty conclusive proof; a picture of a macro shot of the GRDIII in full auto mode shooting the GF-1 as it fires. Exposure looks pretty good. I think the EXIF is still on.



Here's a shot I took before with the flash off to the left bouncing off a big silvered reflector. I can't remember what the flash mode was; I normally dial in my flash manually.

[kjoebek]

I read somewhere that old an Olympus OM flash could be used with Ricoh.

[odklizec]

ZDP-189
This is very interesting! Thanks for info! I will give it a try

kjoebek
In a theory, you can use any flash with center pin, including many old flashes. However, many old flashes are dangerous to use with modern digital cameras because of their high trigger voltage. Anything over 20V could harm your camera! I would suggest you to check this list of flashes and their trigger voltages:
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html

[kjoebek]

Here are the link with the Olympus Flash
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/revi ... gx200.html

[ZDP-189]

I have used my Konica HX-14 and the Leica flash from my Minilux. They are both autoflashes and the process is easy; just set the ISO and aprture and shoot away. The GF-1 also has this autoflash mode so that it can be used with earlier GRD's and th GX100. Being digital, you can always shoot with manual flash and adjust aperture till it looks right.

But that's not the point. We're looking for full pre-flash TTL so you can pick any aperture, ISO, and most distances and shoot away. Well, theoretically, anyway. Ricoh flash is about the worst pre-flash TTL I have used, and tends to blow out unexpectedly.

[nilssanders]

So it could be possible that my old Canon Speedlight 430EX will work with my new Ricoh GXR? TTL flash? That would be great news!!!

What? The Canon cable worked in TTL mode with Ricoh GF1?

Yah.

Well, it's not a Canon cable, it's a cheap clone, the Yongno Digital OC-E3 for Canon.

This is pretty conclusive proof; a picture of a macro shot of the GRDIII in full auto mode shooting the GF-1 as it fires. Exposure looks pretty good. I think the EXIF is still on.



Here's a shot I took before with the flash off to the left bouncing off a big silvered reflector. I can't remember what the flash mode was; I normally dial in my flash manually.