Best flash for Pentax P30t camera?

argivo
Posted 02/04/2007 - 14:59 Link
Hi all,
Could you advise me about which flash would be more suitable for my Pentax P30t?

Best regards
George Lazarette
Posted 02/04/2007 - 15:15 Link
AF240Z. This is a useful little flashgun with bounce and auto.

An alternative would be the more expensive AF280T, but you wouldn't be able to use its TTL capability on the P30.

G
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argivo
Posted 02/04/2007 - 15:39 Link
Thanks a lot.
Do you know if it could be used securely on my Ricoh Caplio GX also?

Best regards
George Lazarette
Posted 02/04/2007 - 17:51 Link
Quote:
Thanks a lot.
Do you know if it could be used securely on my Ricoh Caplio GX also?

Best regards
The Caplio has a very simple flash interface, with only one contact (plus earth).

I think there is a danger that the hotshoe could short-circuit the additional small contacts on the AF240. This might not cause damage, but it might prevent it from working properly.

In your place I would buy a very cheap auto flashgun for the Caplio, and reserve the AF240 for the P30.

Incidentally, you can get these on Ebay quite easily.

G
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argivo
Posted 02/04/2007 - 19:52 Link
I appreciate very much your helpful information.

Best regards

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