metz flash adaptor

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7 posts
14 years
south ayrshire

Posted 31/12/2011 - 17:29 Link

Hi guys, just bought myself a Pentax K10D and couple of lenses and completely clueless re digital - although learning fast!!. I've still got my old Spotmatic gear including my Metz 45 CT-1 (F2@65 feet) camera mounted flash which connects onto the front of the spotmatic via a small round (3mm dia. external, with centre pin)jack type connector. My question is - is it possible to get the Metz to work with the K10D maybe using the hot shoe and some sort of adaptor. thanks in advance, dru.

grahamwalton grahamwalton

477 posts
24 years
Birmingham UK

Posted 31/12/2011 - 17:51 - Helpful Comment Link

If you obtain a general purposen Hot Shoe adaptor you will be able to use the Metz and the K10D together, just as you did with the Spotmatic.

The only doubt is the trigger voltage of the Metz and whether it is too high for the K10D. Try Gooling for information on trigger voltages. To be sure you are safe, you can buy a Wein Sync Safe, but these cost approx £55.

Friendly Regards
Graham