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Aux · 08-13-2013, 01:47 AM

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Hello, I have a PENTAX AF 360FGZ which works just fine. Now I have an urgent need to buy second flash to pair with the current one, but I kind of lack money for the moment. What are my other options for a second light source with 100% stable remote functionality except for another Pentax 360? I've read that Metz 52 sometimes can't fire remotely and I can't find any info on pairing 3rd party flashes with Pentax 360.

Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

P.S. I'm using Pentax K-30.

Last edited by Aux; 08-13-2013 at 01:50 AM. Reason: Added camera info

theperception2008 · 08-13-2013, 02:53 AM

Hmm, I believe the Nikon SB-26 has an optical slave that will work with your 360 FGZ. I myself have a Sb-28 that I use on my K-r. Great used flashes that you can find on eBay for about $100.

theperception2008 · 08-13-2013, 02:56 AM

also you can get some cheap radio triggers and they can be used with just about any flash :-)

Bronmar · 08-13-2013, 06:41 AM

It's recommended to have the same flash so color temperature is identical.

GibbyTheMole · 08-13-2013, 10:14 AM

These work surprisingly well... I've never had a problem with mine, anyway.

Stick it on the flash of your choice and badaboom, badabing!

theperception2008 · 08-13-2013, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Bronmar

It's recommended to have the same flash so color temperature is identical.

But if shooting in RAW, can't color be adjusted in post?

lguckert79 · 08-13-2013, 11:32 AM

Any Yongnuo flash will work or you could go with remote triggers Yongnuo in Flashes | eBay and they are not that pricey

GibbyTheMole · 08-13-2013, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by theperception2008

But if shooting in RAW, can't color be adjusted in post?

Even in JPG, color can be adjusted in post... but RAW is better.

I've found most flashes are balanced pretty close to the same, and it's not a big deal to use a different flash for fill, etc. There might be slight differences, but it's never been enough to be an issue. If it were me, I'd buy the cheap optical trigger I linked and either a Sunpak 422D, 433D or 444D, or Vivitar 285HV & you're in business. All of those have variable power, which I think is a necessary feature. I use the Sunpak 422Ds, but any of those would be great, in my opinion.

08-13-2013, 01:47 AM	#1
Aux Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 35	Cheaper slave flash to pair with Pentax 360? 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. Hello, I have a PENTAX AF 360FGZ which works just fine. Now I have an urgent need to buy second flash to pair with the current one, but I kind of lack money for the moment. What are my other options for a second light source with 100% stable remote functionality except for another Pentax 360? I've read that Metz 52 sometimes can't fire remotely and I can't find any info on pairing 3rd party flashes with Pentax 360. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance! P.S. I'm using Pentax K-30. Last edited by Aux; 08-13-2013 at 01:50 AM. Reason: Added camera info

08-13-2013, 02:53 AM	#2
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	Hmm, I believe the Nikon SB-26 has an optical slave that will work with your 360 FGZ. I myself have a Sb-28 that I use on my K-r. Great used flashes that you can find on eBay for about $100. Last edited by theperception2008; 08-13-2013 at 02:54 AM. Reason: spelling

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08-13-2013, 02:56 AM	#3
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	also you can get some cheap radio triggers and they can be used with just about any flash :-)

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Bronmar Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 26	It's recommended to have the same flash so color temperature is identical.

08-13-2013, 10:14 AM	#5
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	These work surprisingly well... I've never had a problem with mine, anyway. Stick it on the flash of your choice and badaboom, badabing!

08-13-2013, 11:09 AM	#6
theperception2008 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Łódź, Poland and Riverside, California, U.S.A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 488	Originally posted by Bronmar It's recommended to have the same flash so color temperature is identical. But if shooting in RAW, can't color be adjusted in post?

08-13-2013, 11:32 AM	#7
lguckert79 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 601	Any Yongnuo flash will work or you could go with remote triggers Yongnuo in Flashes \| eBay and they are not that pricey

08-13-2013, 04:28 PM	#8
GibbyTheMole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Albums Posts: 2,275	Originally posted by theperception2008 But if shooting in RAW, can't color be adjusted in post? Even in JPG, color can be adjusted in post... but RAW is better. I've found most flashes are balanced pretty close to the same, and it's not a big deal to use a different flash for fill, etc. There might be slight differences, but it's never been enough to be an issue. If it were me, I'd buy the cheap optical trigger I linked and either a Sunpak 422D, 433D or 444D, or Vivitar 285HV & you're in business. All of those have variable power, which I think is a necessary feature. I use the Sunpak 422Ds, but any of those would be great, in my opinion.

Cheaper slave flash to pair with Pentax 360?

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