Is the Dine flash safe?

BeerCan · 12-08-2013, 09:26 AM

Is the lester dine ring flash that comes in their dental kit safe to use on the k5II? I know some flashes have voltage issues.

Thanks

Rupert · 12-08-2013, 09:42 AM

Wear latex gloves and lube the contacts with novacane and all should go well. If there is a loud popping sound, and you see a bright white light, you are not in heaven, but you might want some nitrous oxide to ease the pain.....

Regards!

Na Horuk · 12-08-2013, 09:43 AM

When was it made? You can get a voltmeter and measure yourself. Or you can get one of those "flash adapters" that prevent voltage damage.
There are also charts of old flash systems and their measured voltage, but I doubt a "dental" flash will be on there..

BeerCan · 12-08-2013, 12:16 PM

I just got a picture of it and it says sunpak pt-2d on it. Does that help?

elliott · 12-08-2013, 12:29 PM - **1 Like**

That is a dedicated module to work with Pentax TTL (the old system, not the new P-TTL) and it is safe to use. That module is interchangeable to work with different systems, but there isn't one available for P-TTL. The flash will work as it should in manual and auto modes. The PT-2D does actually communicate with the newer bodies, it is capable of telling the body that the flash is ready and in Av mode it will keep the shutter speed below 1/180 on its own, but the TTL exposure won't work.

BeerCan · 12-09-2013, 09:06 AM

Thanks for the info elliot.

Rupert · 12-09-2013, 01:16 PM

Glad you got an answer, I knew you would.

Sorry for my smart ass reply.....when you are old, senile, laid up with a broken foot and bored crazy, you will understand!

BTW- I have the Kiron 105 2.8 Macro lens that is generally associated with that dental flash. It is superb at macro shooting......if you don't have one, you might keep an eye out for one, it is a jewel!

From the Kiron 105...

Best Regards!

BeerCan · 12-09-2013, 04:19 PM

No problem Rupert, I enjoyed the reply. I also know what it is like being out of commission for awhile. I just had surgery on my shoulder 8 weeks ago and I was incapacitated for some time.

Here is what I found here locally and picked up today. Based on prices in the marketplace I got a good deal. I am happy but aggravated that the battery in my camera is dead. Unlike the GR I guess the k-5II does not charge off the computer LOL

p38arover · 12-10-2013, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by BeerCan

Is the lester dine ring flash that comes in their dental kit safe to use on the k5II? I know some flashes have voltage issues.

Thanks

Is yours like this?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/238...-deattach.html

BeerCan · 12-10-2013, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

Is yours like this?
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/238...-deattach.html

Yes, it is just like the one you linked.

12-08-2013, 09:26 AM	#1
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12-08-2013, 09:42 AM	#2
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Wear latex gloves and lube the contacts with novacane and all should go well. If there is a loud popping sound, and you see a bright white light, you are not in heaven, but you might want some nitrous oxide to ease the pain..... Regards!

12-08-2013, 09:43 AM	#3
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	When was it made? You can get a voltmeter and measure yourself. Or you can get one of those "flash adapters" that prevent voltage damage. There are also charts of old flash systems and their measured voltage, but I doubt a "dental" flash will be on there..

12-08-2013, 12:16 PM	#4
BeerCan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 130 Original Poster	I just got a picture of it and it says sunpak pt-2d on it. Does that help?

12-08-2013, 12:29 PM - 1 Like	#5
elliott Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Albums Posts: 1,720	That is a dedicated module to work with Pentax TTL (the old system, not the new P-TTL) and it is safe to use. That module is interchangeable to work with different systems, but there isn't one available for P-TTL. The flash will work as it should in manual and auto modes. The PT-2D does actually communicate with the newer bodies, it is capable of telling the body that the flash is ready and in Av mode it will keep the shutter speed below 1/180 on its own, but the TTL exposure won't work.

12-09-2013, 09:06 AM	#6
BeerCan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 130 Original Poster	Thanks for the info elliot.

12-09-2013, 01:16 PM	#7
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Glad you got an answer, I knew you would. Sorry for my smart ass reply.....when you are old, senile, laid up with a broken foot and bored crazy, you will understand! BTW- I have the Kiron 105 2.8 Macro lens that is generally associated with that dental flash. It is superb at macro shooting......if you don't have one, you might keep an eye out for one, it is a jewel! From the Kiron 105... Best Regards!

12-09-2013, 04:19 PM	#8
BeerCan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 130 Original Poster	No problem Rupert, I enjoyed the reply. I also know what it is like being out of commission for awhile. I just had surgery on my shoulder 8 weeks ago and I was incapacitated for some time. Here is what I found here locally and picked up today. Based on prices in the marketplace I got a good deal. I am happy but aggravated that the battery in my camera is dead. Unlike the GR I guess the k-5II does not charge off the computer LOL

12-10-2013, 02:49 AM	#9
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Originally posted by BeerCan Is the lester dine ring flash that comes in their dental kit safe to use on the k5II? I know some flashes have voltage issues. Thanks Is yours like this? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/238...-deattach.html

12-10-2013, 09:16 AM	#10
BeerCan Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverview FL Posts: 130 Original Poster	Originally posted by p38arover Is yours like this? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/120-general-technical-troubleshooting/238...-deattach.html Yes, it is just like the one you linked.