K-5II flash question

Rick G · 03-16-2013, 05:35 AM

I have a Bower flash that I use on my 200d , when I put it on my k5II it flashes very rapidly as soon as it's on the camera . Should it work on the k5II? Is it safe to put on the k5II ? Should it work if I set the flash to manual not p-ttl .

Dark_Mist · 03-16-2013, 07:06 AM

You should have them both turned off when mounting or unmounting the flash.
What you describe sounds like a short across the hotshoe terminals.

Rick G · 03-16-2013, 08:46 AM

Tried it with the camera off , and it's fine until I touch the shutter to focus and them it flashes rapidly . It seems to work fine in manual . I did clean the contacts but that didn't help . It's only a problem in p-tll .

**fs999** · 03-16-2013, 12:08 PM

Your flash is not compatible anymore since the K7. I have the same problem with my Dörr Combi TTL Flash...

Rick G · 03-16-2013, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by fs999

Your flash is not compatible anymore since the K7. I have the same problem with my Dörr Combi TTL Flash...

Thanks I was afraid my new k5II was broken . I use my flash in manual mode most of the time anyway .

Dark_Mist · 03-17-2013, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by fs999

Your flash is not compatible anymore since the K7. I have the same problem with my Dörr Combi TTL Flash...

Do you know what the change from K7 to K5 is. I'm not aware of any changes to flash function between the two cameras. My flashes work exactly the same but they are Pentax.

**fs999** · 03-17-2013, 04:47 AM

I called Pentax to report the problem, they said : "If it works with a recent Pentax flash we can't do anything..."
The change is since the K7 not the K5. My Dörr still works well with my K20D !
I suppose that they removed compatibilty with older TTL mode (film aera)...

03-16-2013, 05:35 AM	#1
Rick G New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hudson valley Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16	K-5II flash question I have a Bower flash that I use on my 200d , when I put it on my k5II it flashes very rapidly as soon as it's on the camera . Should it work on the k5II? Is it safe to put on the k5II ? Should it work if I set the flash to manual not p-ttl .

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03-16-2013, 07:06 AM	#2
Dark_Mist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 102	You should have them both turned off when mounting or unmounting the flash. What you describe sounds like a short across the hotshoe terminals.

03-16-2013, 08:46 AM	#3
Rick G New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hudson valley Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16 Original Poster	Tried it with the camera off , and it's fine until I touch the shutter to focus and them it flashes rapidly . It seems to work fine in manual . I did clean the contacts but that didn't help . It's only a problem in p-tll .

03-16-2013, 12:08 PM	#4
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,635	Your flash is not compatible anymore since the K7. I have the same problem with my Dörr Combi TTL Flash...

03-16-2013, 02:43 PM	#5
Rick G New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hudson valley Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by fs999 Your flash is not compatible anymore since the K7. I have the same problem with my Dörr Combi TTL Flash... Thanks I was afraid my new k5II was broken . I use my flash in manual mode most of the time anyway .

03-17-2013, 12:06 AM	#6
Dark_Mist Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide Photos: Albums Posts: 102	Originally posted by fs999 Your flash is not compatible anymore since the K7. I have the same problem with my Dörr Combi TTL Flash... Do you know what the change from K7 to K5 is. I'm not aware of any changes to flash function between the two cameras. My flashes work exactly the same but they are Pentax.

03-17-2013, 04:47 AM	#7
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,635	I called Pentax to report the problem, they said : "If it works with a recent Pentax flash we can't do anything..." The change is since the K7 not the K5. My Dörr still works well with my K20D ! I suppose that they removed compatibilty with older TTL mode (film aera)...

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