Pentax MZ-S - Flash Issue
Posted 17/03/2025 - 16:19
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Does it work on hotshoe?
Posted 18/03/2025 - 10:59
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Not sure, I assume so but haven't checked since it still has the protective cover, but don't really want a flashgun as I quite like the relatively small size and weight of the camera as it is.
Posted 18/03/2025 - 13:56 - Helpful Comment
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I presume you have confirmed lack of operation by putting fresh batteries in the camera? Always find that when a flash hasn't been used for a while it throws a tantrum (not just limited to Pentax) and takes a while for the innards to get up to speed.
Failing that, consider a compact Pentax (or compatible) flashgun, more power but not as bulky as the AF500FTZ (which is also prone to tantrums),
Failing that, consider a compact Pentax (or compatible) flashgun, more power but not as bulky as the AF500FTZ (which is also prone to tantrums),
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
Posted 18/03/2025 - 15:24
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Thanks, yes even with fresh batteries it doesn't want to play - in fact it gives the low battery symbol but when you switch on and off that clears up and camera seems fine . .. just old electronics I guess!
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