*istDS + Pentax flash AF160SA

pixmike · 11-30-2007, 05:46 PM

Hi,

Somebody gave me a Pentax flash, AF160SA. I know it's an old one, but is it safe and how can I use it ?(I know it won't give me great results, but it's better than the built in) .

Thanks,
Mike

pixmike · 12-04-2007, 03:38 AM

No reply? Maybe I should put the flash in the garbage lol!

Mike

PaulF · 12-04-2007, 04:16 AM

I'm not sure about the AF160AS, but according to Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages the AF160 is safe.
However, if you have a voltmeter you can measure it yourself.
Secrets of Powershot Flash Photography explains how it's done

Hope this helps

Mike Cash · 12-04-2007, 04:42 AM

Originally posted by pixmike

No reply? Maybe I should put the flash in the garbage lol!

That seems a tad drastic.

You can download a PDF version of the manual:

http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/AF_160Sa_FLASH.pdf

And Matt Denton has this to say about the AF160SA.

creampuff · 12-04-2007, 05:24 AM

I have a similar SA series AF flash, the slightly more powerful Pentax AF260SA. Like the AF160SA, it works fine with the K100D/K10D. However this is a no frills standard flash that is auto everything. So long as you use it within the prescribed flash range, it is pretty much dependent on the in-built sensor. Very compact size actually makes this quite a useful flash for those times you don't want to lug a big flash around. I use it off camera as a fill in flash.

pixmike · 12-07-2007, 08:16 PM

Thanks guys! At least I know I can use it safely lol!

Mike

11-30-2007, 05:46 PM	#1
pixmike Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 20	*istDS + Pentax flash AF160SA Hi, Somebody gave me a Pentax flash, AF160SA. I know it's an old one, but is it safe and how can I use it ?(I know it won't give me great results, but it's better than the built in) . Thanks, Mike

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12-04-2007, 03:38 AM	#2
pixmike Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 20 Original Poster	No reply? Maybe I should put the flash in the garbage lol! Mike

12-04-2007, 04:16 AM	#3
PaulF Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Denmark Photos: Gallery Posts: 53	I'm not sure about the AF160AS, but according to Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages the AF160 is safe. However, if you have a voltmeter you can measure it yourself. Secrets of Powershot Flash Photography explains how it's done Hope this helps

12-04-2007, 04:42 AM	#4
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by pixmike No reply? Maybe I should put the flash in the garbage lol! That seems a tad drastic. You can download a PDF version of the manual: http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/AF_160Sa_FLASH.pdf And Matt Denton has this to say about the AF160SA.

12-04-2007, 05:24 AM	#5
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	I have a similar SA series AF flash, the slightly more powerful Pentax AF260SA. Like the AF160SA, it works fine with the K100D/K10D. However this is a no frills standard flash that is auto everything. So long as you use it within the prescribed flash range, it is pretty much dependent on the in-built sensor. Very compact size actually makes this quite a useful flash for those times you don't want to lug a big flash around. I use it off camera as a fill in flash.

12-07-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
pixmike Inactive Account Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 20 Original Poster	Thanks guys! At least I know I can use it safely lol! Mike