*istD and Vivitar flasguns
I'm interested in the answer to this question too, and as opinion is divided I decided to e-mail Pentax UK this evening and ask them directly.
I think I'll be happier knowing the answer comes "straight from the horse's mouth"!
I'll post Pentax's response here when I receive it.
Best wishes,
-NN
The independent flash makers would very quickly go out of business if they "fried" cameras. Personally, I have never heard of it happening, and I have used a variety of flash guns (including very old studio flash units - connected directly to the camera) with a variety of Pentax and other cameras.
Apparently some old flash units used a very high trigger voltage, so if buying an old unit it is probably best to stick to well-known names to names like Vivitar.
If a flash unit is capable of using some or all of the more advanced features on a modern camera, then it will certainly behave properly. If it can't use the features, then it won't connect to the "extra" contacts on the hotshoe.
My only advice would be that you don't mix and match. Don't try to use a
Canon-dedicated flash with a Pentax body.
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