promaster Flashes!

ronald_durst · 09-11-2007, 09:29 PM

Anyone use promaster flashes? Which models? Im thinking of getting one since i have some modules and the flash bracket. Basically the most important thing i need to know is will the p-ttl work with my k110d? Thanks

Entropy · 09-12-2007, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by ronald_durst

Anyone use promaster flashes? Which models? Im thinking of getting one since i have some modules and the flash bracket. Basically the most important thing i need to know is will the p-ttl work with my k110d? Thanks

Unless things have changed, Promaster does not have any P-TTL capable modules.

The module-based flashes are very nice, unfortunately they don't do P-TTL, and they also don't have much flexibility in manual mode.

The "for manual focus" modules do have on-module sensors for auto mode though (set camera's aperture appropriately and the flash does the rest for you). I'm hoping I can repair my Quantaray QTB-9500A (rebadged Promaster 5700) when I get it back from my family's house next time I visit them.

ronald_durst · 09-12-2007, 06:20 PM

I asked promaster about my problem and this is what they said.

" Your FTA 5000 series module will fit the Promaster 5750DX and work with
your film cameras, but you will need the #5432 DX module for Pentax on the
5750DX flash to work P-TTL on the Pentax K110D. "

Im actually just trying to get my p-ttl going without having to buy a whole new system. Ive got 3 promaster flashes made for film slr plus a bracket and although it works well with my camera.....it doesnt get the best shot everytime. I have to do several test shots to get it to work. Not really a problem unless im shooting an event and need the best shot the first time.

Im guessing im gonna have to buy a new flash and bracket and cord then.

Stratman · 09-12-2007, 06:24 PM

Promaster does have a module for P-TTL now, I just ordered one, and hopefully it will be in this week Promaster
$59.99 is what i am paying, I paid $40.00 for a 5550DX flash used at the same shop where I am buying the module.

09-11-2007, 09:29 PM	#1
ronald_durst Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, La Photos: Gallery Posts: 152	promaster Flashes! Anyone use promaster flashes? Which models? Im thinking of getting one since i have some modules and the flash bracket. Basically the most important thing i need to know is will the p-ttl work with my k110d? Thanks

09-12-2007, 06:20 PM	#3
ronald_durst Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, La Photos: Gallery Posts: 152 Original Poster	I asked promaster I asked promaster about my problem and this is what they said. " Your FTA 5000 series module will fit the Promaster 5750DX and work with your film cameras, but you will need the #5432 DX module for Pentax on the 5750DX flash to work P-TTL on the Pentax K110D. " Im actually just trying to get my p-ttl going without having to buy a whole new system. Ive got 3 promaster flashes made for film slr plus a bracket and although it works well with my camera.....it doesnt get the best shot everytime. I have to do several test shots to get it to work. Not really a problem unless im shooting an event and need the best shot the first time. Im guessing im gonna have to buy a new flash and bracket and cord then.

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09-12-2007, 05:53 PM	#2
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	Originally posted by ronald_durst Anyone use promaster flashes? Which models? Im thinking of getting one since i have some modules and the flash bracket. Basically the most important thing i need to know is will the p-ttl work with my k110d? Thanks Unless things have changed, Promaster does not have any P-TTL capable modules. The module-based flashes are very nice, unfortunately they don't do P-TTL, and they also don't have much flexibility in manual mode. The "for manual focus" modules do have on-module sensors for auto mode though (set camera's aperture appropriately and the flash does the rest for you). I'm hoping I can repair my Quantaray QTB-9500A (rebadged Promaster 5700) when I get it back from my family's house next time I visit them.

09-12-2007, 06:24 PM	#4
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Promaster does have a module for P-TTL now, I just ordered one, and hopefully it will be in this week Promaster $59.99 is what i am paying, I paid $40.00 for a 5550DX flash used at the same shop where I am buying the module.