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Yasuo · 09-27-2014, 06:19 AM

Hi guys,

Would like to know if anyone has experience with Pixel flashes before? I'm deciding between this and Yongnuo 560 III but Pixel on paper is a much better choice thank Yongnuo.

Not to mention the pricing is about 10 bucks difference.

panoguy · 09-27-2014, 07:54 AM

The Mago is an E-TTL flash, so most of the functions (slave, HSS, TTL) won't work on Pentax at all. So, it's essentially the same as a YN-560III - full manual, etc. The Pixel is well-built and has an LED light, but I'd go for the Yongnuo. It has a wireless trigger built in, and if you ever get a Yongnuo trigger, you can use the flash remotely.

Yasuo · 09-28-2014, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by panoguy

The Mago is an E-TTL flash, so most of the functions (slave, HSS, TTL) won't work on Pentax at all. So, it's essentially the same as a YN-560III - full manual, etc. The Pixel is well-built and has an LED light, but I'd go for the Yongnuo. It has a wireless trigger built in, and if you ever get a Yongnuo trigger, you can use the flash remotely.

Thanks so much for the reply, I'm ok with it being manual but it has a slightly higher power output which I think may be handy, not to mention there's a LED modelling light which can be of great use for certain situations.

I'm not using a wireless trigger by Yongnuo currently but I will consider this before I make my purchase.

Thanks so much!

09-27-2014, 06:19 AM	#1
Yasuo New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 24	Pixel Mago (650C) on Pentax K3? Hi guys, Would like to know if anyone has experience with Pixel flashes before? I'm deciding between this and Yongnuo 560 III but Pixel on paper is a much better choice thank Yongnuo. Not to mention the pricing is about 10 bucks difference.

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09-27-2014, 07:54 AM	#2
panoguy Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,327	The Mago is an E-TTL flash, so most of the functions (slave, HSS, TTL) won't work on Pentax at all. So, it's essentially the same as a YN-560III - full manual, etc. The Pixel is well-built and has an LED light, but I'd go for the Yongnuo. It has a wireless trigger built in, and if you ever get a Yongnuo trigger, you can use the flash remotely.

09-28-2014, 06:22 AM	#3
Yasuo New Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 24 Original Poster	Originally posted by panoguy The Mago is an E-TTL flash, so most of the functions (slave, HSS, TTL) won't work on Pentax at all. So, it's essentially the same as a YN-560III - full manual, etc. The Pixel is well-built and has an LED light, but I'd go for the Yongnuo. It has a wireless trigger built in, and if you ever get a Yongnuo trigger, you can use the flash remotely. Thanks so much for the reply, I'm ok with it being manual but it has a slightly higher power output which I think may be handy, not to mention there's a LED modelling light which can be of great use for certain situations. I'm not using a wireless trigger by Yongnuo currently but I will consider this before I make my purchase. Thanks so much!

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