High speed synch flash

michaelblue
Posted 22/07/2023 - 16:11 Link
Folks,
does anyone know of a Pentax flashgun that allows high speed synch shooting?

Thanks in advance
Regards,
Michael
pschlute
Posted 22/07/2023 - 23:30 Link
michaelblue wrote:
Folks,
does anyone know of a Pentax flashgun that allows high speed synch shooting?

Thanks in advance
Both the AF 540 and AF 360 versions I and II have HSS capability.

It is a P-TTL mode only on the Pentax flashes however.
PeterKR
Posted 23/07/2023 - 20:22 Link
If you would like a less expensive option there is a Sigma alternative that I got after reading Nigel McGregor's excellent guide.

I have the Sigma EF-610 DG Super for Pentax.

It appears to have all the features of the Pentax Flashes including High Speed Synch.

I've not checked whether it is still available but it's worth looking ?

Peter
michaelblue
Posted 23/07/2023 - 22:16 Link
PeterKR wrote:
If you would like a less expensive option there is a Sigma alternative that I got after reading Nigel McGregor's excellent guide.

I have the Sigma EF-610 DG Super for Pentax.

It appears to have all the features of the Pentax Flashes including High Speed Synch.

I've not checked whether it is still available but it's worth looking ?

Peter
That's really helpful Peter, thanks. I'll look out for it
Regards,
Michael
michaelblue
Posted 26/07/2023 - 15:33 Link
Update:

I've managed to get a Pentax AF-360FGZ at a bargain price, hoping to try it out this weekend.
Thanks for the help gents
Regards,
Michael
pentaxian450
Posted 27/07/2023 - 00:08 Link
Some Metz flashes are Pentax compatible, and have HSS. If you want to use HSS off camera, you can use Cactus V6 II. You need a module on the camera, and one for each flashes you use. Also, using Cactus module, you can use most Canon,Olympus, Nikon and al. on the Pentax cameras, and they will work flawlessly. I have four Cactus V6, and I use them with Pentax, Olympus and Nikon flashes and they work like magic.
Yves (another one of those crazy Canucks)

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