Portable remote flash for Mamiya 645

[billthecat]

Hello,

For my Canon cameras I have a ST-E2 and 580/550 flashes. They are small and fit in my bag, and I can put a flash to the side for nice fill light outdoors. I usually just dial down flash power on the camera a bit to get the effect I want. Canon seems to have purposely disabled use of their ST-E2 on other cameras.

I have a Mamiya 645 AFD2 and ZD back.

I assume I could use a Pocket Wizard to control a flash, but I'd have to run back and forth to set the power. Is there any small good wireless solution for the Mamiya?

Thanks,
Bill

[nicholask]

check out the Norman 400B units, which are battery powered.  They make a head which has an in built Pocket Wizard receive.  

I shoot with an AFD, too, and have used my Canon 580EX flash on top of the camera in Manual mode.  It works ok, but nothing like the Norman.  I find the light off the Normans fantastic - quite raw, but with a real ping to them.

Nick

[billthecat]

The Norman looks nice, but I think it's the same kind of control with Pocket Wizards. You would set the output on the flash. I assume that's what I'll have to do, either with my Canon flashes or others.

Bill

[woof75]

The Norman looks nice, but I think it's the same kind of control with Pocket Wizards. You would set the output on the flash. I assume that's what I'll have to do, either with my Canon flashes or others.

Bill
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you'd be amazed at how good the auto setting on the metz 54mz is. I can never get ttl to work on the 645afd with metz, I have the adapter for it so I just use auto and it's genius.

[canmiya]

you'd be amazed at how good the auto setting on the metz 54mz is. I can never get ttl to work on the 645afd with metz, I have the adapter for it so I just use auto and it's genius.
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yep....and if you have the appropriate modules, you can use the 54 with canon or mamiya.

[billthecat]

Thanks for the info. I assume I could buy a SCA 3952 and use a generic Metz 54 on the camera. I'm looking more for a flash I can locate to the side of my subject for fill light. I guess my only option is to use a device like the Pocket Wizard and set my flash manually. Perhaps I'll get a light meter too help.

Bill

[Paul2660]

Has anyone used the Quantum Q Flash series?  T-4D or T-5d-r on a 645?  

Thanks
Paul C

[Ken Doo]

Has anyone used the Quantum Q Flash series?  T-4D or T-5d-r on a 645? 

Thanks
Paul C
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The Quantum Q-flash system with Turbo battery and Pocket Wizards are a great combo with the Mamiya 645AFD.  I never liked the ttl modules.  Q-flash works well usng auto or manual settings. Good "portable" lighting system.  I'm still using the original Model T and T2----same great light quality and never found a need to upgrade.  Good testament to durability.  Customer service is excellent.

See, www.qtm.com

[sergio]

I bought Alien Bees with the portable battery option. They work great and are very cheap. Check their website www.alienbees.com

[dustblue]

I'll second that. Plus the little flash unit make it a unique and versatile on-camera flash.

you'd be amazed at how good the auto setting on the metz 54mz is. I can never get ttl to work on the 645afd with metz, I have the adapter for it so I just use auto and it's genius.
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