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**ivanvernon** · 11-22-2014, 06:31 AM

I have been seeing references to something called Cobra flash, as in "you must have a Cobra flash for proper exposure." I seem to be getting pretty good exposure from my Pentax AF series of flash units either using on-camera bounce flash or bounce from a large bracket that holds the flash 8-12 inches above the camera itself. (I do not use bounce flash outside, only inside buildings having ceilings.) However, if my flash exposures can be improved with a Cobra, then I am interested. Someone kindly enlighten me!

wildlifephotog · 11-22-2014, 08:47 AM

Just Google Cobra flash. They are just another flash unit among many.
Your Pentax units are far away the better ones.

**ivanvernon** · 11-22-2014, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by wildlifephotog

Just Google Cobra flash. They are just another flash unit among many.
Your Pentax units are far away the better ones.

Well, yes, thanks for this information. I did Google Cobra flash, and could not find anything special about them, and that is why I wanted to know if anyone else had found something special about them. I have never used or even seen one of them, My AF flashes TTL and PTL are providing me with excellent service.

:>)

SOldBear · 11-22-2014, 12:07 PM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

I have been seeing references to something called Cobra flash, as in "you must have a Cobra flash for proper exposure."

Can you please quote ONE instance of such references.

bdery · 11-24-2014, 07:49 AM - **1 Like**

In French, every flash with tilt and or swivel is called a "cobra". Maybe that's where you hear this. Basically it means a hotshoe flash.

**ivanvernon** · 11-24-2014, 08:04 AM

Originally posted by bdery

In French, every flash with tilt and or swivel is called a "cobra". Maybe that's where you hear this. Basically it means a hotshoe flash.

Interesting point. I cannot recall exactly where I saw this comment, but it may well be a difference in terminology rather than reference to the Cobra brand.

11-22-2014, 06:31 AM	#1
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Cobra flash I have been seeing references to something called Cobra flash, as in "you must have a Cobra flash for proper exposure." I seem to be getting pretty good exposure from my Pentax AF series of flash units either using on-camera bounce flash or bounce from a large bracket that holds the flash 8-12 inches above the camera itself. (I do not use bounce flash outside, only inside buildings having ceilings.) However, if my flash exposures can be improved with a Cobra, then I am interested. Someone kindly enlighten me!

11-22-2014, 09:54 AM	#3
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224 Original Poster	Cobra flash Originally posted by wildlifephotog Just Google Cobra flash. They are just another flash unit among many. Your Pentax units are far away the better ones. Well, yes, thanks for this information. I did Google Cobra flash, and could not find anything special about them, and that is why I wanted to know if anyone else had found something special about them. I have never used or even seen one of them, My AF flashes TTL and PTL are providing me with excellent service. :>)

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11-22-2014, 08:47 AM	#2
wildlifephotog Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 924	Just Google Cobra flash. They are just another flash unit among many. Your Pentax units are far away the better ones.

11-22-2014, 12:07 PM	#4
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Originally posted by ivanvernon I have been seeing references to something called Cobra flash, as in "you must have a Cobra flash for proper exposure." Can you please quote ONE instance of such references.

11-24-2014, 07:49 AM - 1 Like	#5
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	In French, every flash with tilt and or swivel is called a "cobra". Maybe that's where you hear this. Basically it means a hotshoe flash.

11-24-2014, 08:04 AM	#6
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by bdery In French, every flash with tilt and or swivel is called a "cobra". Maybe that's where you hear this. Basically it means a hotshoe flash. Interesting point. I cannot recall exactly where I saw this comment, but it may well be a difference in terminology rather than reference to the Cobra brand.