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Clay · 02-24-2013, 01:53 PM

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I have a Pentax Super Program and the
Pentax AF 280T flash. I have the cable to
connect the hot shoe on the camera to a Metz 45 CT-3 flash for TTL. What cable do
I need to connect hot shoe on camera to
the Pentax grip with the AF 280T flash on top? Any source?

Best regards,

/Clay

SOldBear · 02-24-2013, 02:46 PM

Something like this: link.

**seventhdr** · 02-24-2013, 02:50 PM

You can use the Pentax 4P Cable type B. Comes in 300mm curled and 5m straight.

You can use the AF-280T flash in TTL mode only on the ist D, ist DS and, I think, the ist DS2 digital cameras.

On all other Pentax digital SLRs you can use the flash in manual, or using the Auto sensor of the flash.

I presume the grip is the Pentax Hot Shoe Grip with the two connectors on the left and right sides for 4P cables.

Clay · 02-24-2013, 03:07 PM

Thanks,

This is the grip:

http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/flashes/misc/grip.jpg

Best regards,

/Clay

SOldBear · 02-24-2013, 03:40 PM

The "proper" cord is Pentax 4P Synchro Cord B. It's not easy to find, and if found, not inexpensive.

Clay · 02-24-2013, 03:56 PM

I'm not surprised, the Metz cable was pricey as well.

Thanks all for the fast replies.

Best regards,

/Clay

RossCo · 02-24-2013, 10:11 PM

I have that exact set up with the SuperProgram, flash bracket and AF280t. I use with my K7 as well. As mentioned it works in manual mode. I have also picked up some Cactus v5 triggers as well for triggering the flash to give me more flexibility as I have more than one flash.

Clay · 02-25-2013, 03:36 AM

We are close to the same. I have 2 mini Sunpak slave triggers for

more power output.

Best regards,

/Clay

02-24-2013, 01:53 PM	#1
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24	Flash Cable Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I have a Pentax Super Program and the Pentax AF 280T flash. I have the cable to connect the hot shoe on the camera to a Metz 45 CT-3 flash for TTL. What cable do I need to connect hot shoe on camera to the Pentax grip with the AF 280T flash on top? Any source? Best regards, /Clay

02-24-2013, 02:46 PM	#2
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	Something like this: link. Last edited by SOldBear; 02-24-2013 at 02:51 PM.

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02-24-2013, 02:50 PM	#3
seventhdr Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,453	You can use the Pentax 4P Cable type B. Comes in 300mm curled and 5m straight. You can use the AF-280T flash in TTL mode only on the ist D, ist DS and, I think, the ist DS2 digital cameras. On all other Pentax digital SLRs you can use the flash in manual, or using the Auto sensor of the flash. I presume the grip is the Pentax Hot Shoe Grip with the two connectors on the left and right sides for 4P cables.

02-24-2013, 03:07 PM	#4
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24 Original Poster	Thanks, This is the grip: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/flashes/misc/grip.jpg Best regards, /Clay

02-24-2013, 03:40 PM	#5
SOldBear Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 3,206	The "proper" cord is Pentax 4P Synchro Cord B. It's not easy to find, and if found, not inexpensive.

02-24-2013, 03:56 PM	#6
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24 Original Poster	I'm not surprised, the Metz cable was pricey as well. Thanks all for the fast replies. Best regards, /Clay

02-24-2013, 10:11 PM	#7
RossCo Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 53	I have that exact set up with the SuperProgram, flash bracket and AF280t. I use with my K7 as well. As mentioned it works in manual mode. I have also picked up some Cactus v5 triggers as well for triggering the flash to give me more flexibility as I have more than one flash.

02-25-2013, 03:36 AM	#8
Clay New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minden Hills, Ontario Posts: 24 Original Poster	We are close to the same. I have 2 mini Sunpak slave triggers for more power output. Best regards, /Clay

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