yn-560 flash +pentax k-5

Purusam · 03-12-2011, 03:39 PM

okey so i tested this flash with my pentax k-5

I got a few questions for you guys.

The flash syncronizing good but when its mounted on the k-5:s shoe

the max speed is 1/160 , in the lowest power. why is that?

is it any settings ive forgotten?

I already know its a cheap flash so please no comments about that

pop4 · 03-12-2011, 04:46 PM

As someone who owns the K-5 and YN-560, the max sync speed of the YN-560 on the Pentax K-5 is actually 1/180th, and it is a limitation of the camera, not the flash. To get that sync speed, turn the exposure dial on the camera to the red X, the flash x-sync mode, and the shutter speed is now fixed to 1/180th. The power output of the YN-560, whether at max power or lowest power, does not affect the ability of the YN-560 to sync at 1/180th.

Purusam · 03-12-2011, 05:02 PM

ok thank you pop4

03-12-2011, 03:39 PM	#1
Purusam Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 82	yn-560 flash +pentax k-5 okey so i tested this flash with my pentax k-5 I got a few questions for you guys. The flash syncronizing good but when its mounted on the k-5:s shoe the max speed is 1/160 , in the lowest power. why is that? is it any settings ive forgotten? I already know its a cheap flash so please no comments about that

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03-12-2011, 04:46 PM	#2
pop4 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YMML Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,879	As someone who owns the K-5 and YN-560, the max sync speed of the YN-560 on the Pentax K-5 is actually 1/180th, and it is a limitation of the camera, not the flash. To get that sync speed, turn the exposure dial on the camera to the red X, the flash x-sync mode, and the shutter speed is now fixed to 1/180th. The power output of the YN-560, whether at max power or lowest power, does not affect the ability of the YN-560 to sync at 1/180th.

03-12-2011, 05:02 PM	#3
Purusam Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 82 Original Poster	ok thank you pop4