K5 & K10D with AF240FT flash?
Posted 14/09/2011 - 17:41 - Helpful Comment
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It's a known problem that the K10D underexpose but the K5 should expose your flash light better though.
When you change the flash balance in the camera it will remember that setting, because the flash forgets it.
All Pentax made flashes are safe to use, it's stated in the manual i believe
TTL mode will not work indeed so it's Manual mode only in your case.
When you change the flash balance in the camera it will remember that setting, because the flash forgets it.
All Pentax made flashes are safe to use, it's stated in the manual i believe
TTL mode will not work indeed so it's Manual mode only in your case.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 14/09/2011 - 17:46 - Helpful Comment
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I have an AF240Z which works fine on my K10D (subject to the obvious lack of PTTL etc restrictions).
There is 8.72v on the front pin relative to the side contacts.
I also have an AF260SA (ditto comments) which has 9.44V on the pin
Like you I was also concerned about blowing the cammera but was re-assured by other members (There is a web page that was refered to which is very interesting
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html)
I put a piece of black electrical tape over the sensor and use it like a flash gun of the 60's (also also dates me) and simply divide the GN (24/26) by the aperture/distance to work out the other.
I generally use the guns with a cheap radio trigger.
regards
Bernard
There is 8.72v on the front pin relative to the side contacts.
I also have an AF260SA (ditto comments) which has 9.44V on the pin
Like you I was also concerned about blowing the cammera but was re-assured by other members (There is a web page that was refered to which is very interesting
http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html)
I put a piece of black electrical tape over the sensor and use it like a flash gun of the 60's (also also dates me) and simply divide the GN (24/26) by the aperture/distance to work out the other.
I generally use the guns with a cheap radio trigger.
regards
Bernard
Posted 14/09/2011 - 18:05
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Posted 14/09/2011 - 22:02
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Thank you Stefan and Bernard. I shall use it with confidence!
Regards
John
Regards
John
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Kent
I have an AF240FT flash from my SFX days which would have the added advantage that being smaller, it would fit better in my current bag.
My question is, is it safe to use the AF240FT on these cameras? I know that it doesn't have PTTL and presumably the flash's TTL mode will not work. It does not have Auto, so would I be restricted to full manual similar to the days of flashbulbs? That dates me!
Thanks in anticipation.
John