MX Flash Problem
Posted 31/03/2008 - 12:56
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David,
If the MX is like most of the other Pentax bodies, the lower PC terminal is correct for electronic flash. (Marked "X"?) I assume your flash has such a cable? If so, it is usable.
It would help us if you could tell us the make and model of the flash in question. Very often the problem is with the flash's hot shoe terminal. Is there another flash you can try?
Good luck
l
If the MX is like most of the other Pentax bodies, the lower PC terminal is correct for electronic flash. (Marked "X"?) I assume your flash has such a cable? If so, it is usable.
It would help us if you could tell us the make and model of the flash in question. Very often the problem is with the flash's hot shoe terminal. Is there another flash you can try?
Good luck
l
Mac from Montreal
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
SP, SPII, SPF, PZ-10, P30, SFX, K110D, istDS, Optio 60, Z-10, H90, RZ10, I-10, f3.5 28mm, f1.8 55mm, f1.4 50mm, f3.5 135mm, f2.5 135mm, f4 50mm Macro, f4.5 80-200 F, f4 35-70, f3.5 28-80, f3.5 35-135, f3.5 18-55, f1.8 31mm Ltd., two Auto 110's, Auto 110 lenses and filters, tubes, bellows, Manfrottos and a sore back.
Posted 08/04/2008 - 20:45
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Some years ago my MX packed up flashing on a job and I had to use the 'Open Flash' method (luckily it was in a dark school passage way )- it turned out I had taken so many flash photos the contacts were burned out !
Been a member of Pentax Club since the Ron Spillman era! Got COMPUTERISED at last - DIGITISED?
Taken the PLUNGE - BUT FILM STILL RULES !!!
Taken the PLUNGE - BUT FILM STILL RULES !!!
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Thanks David
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Pentax MX 35mm
Richoh KR-10M 35mm
50mm SMC ASHAI PK
28-70mm Miranda PK
18-55mm Pentax DA
28-70mm CPC AUTO ZOOM PKA
80-200mm Hanimex PK
135mm Panagor PMC AUTO TELE PK
Too many flashes to count!