Pentax AF080C Battery Number - 4 or 6?

p38arover · 12-16-2015, 09:31 PM

I bought a secondhand AF080C and the handbook specs says it has 6 batteries, this website in the accessories section show it having 6 batteries.

But the handbook also says to load 4 batteries, not 6, and I can only find space for 4. Is there a hidden compartment for the other two? I ask because the power supply whistles for a short time but the ready light doesn't come on - is it due to low voltage or a more serious problem?

Actually, while I'm asking - does anyone know the type name of the external power lead so I can try to get one?

**UncleVanya** · 12-16-2015, 09:37 PM

This may help with the power pack question.
Pentax Power Packs and Accessories

johnhilvert · 12-16-2015, 09:58 PM

The AF080C ring flash manual seems inconsistent on this. All images of the pack I've ever seen only show space for four.

Whatever the number I understand the batteries must all face the same way. They don't alternate.

**seventhdr** · 12-17-2015, 03:03 AM

I've just pulled my AF-080C out of the cupboard and can confirm that it only uses four (4) AA batteries. And as johnhilvert says they all face the same way. No alternation.

Regards

Chris

nosliwmit · 12-17-2015, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by seventhdr

I've just pulled my AF-080C out of the cupboard and can confirm that it only uses four (4) AA batteries. And as johnhilvert says they all face the same way. No alternation.

Regards

Chris

My AF-080C also uses four AAs...

ppohja · 12-18-2015, 10:29 AM

Four AA's in my version as well.

Detailed information on the AC adapter here as well. PENTAX AC Adapter II reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database.

Also, PENTAX Power Pack 510V reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database and PENTAX TR Power Pack reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database.

p38arover · 12-18-2015, 11:01 PM

Thanks all, I didn't think I was stupid - well, not that stupid.

Re no alternation, yes, I had seen that.

It looks like it has an electronic fault so I'll have to pull it apart and try to find out what's wrong. A schematic diagram would be nice (I used to be an electronics tech).

Looking at the external supplies, it must put 510 volts (or thereabouts) onto those two exposed pins. That's a surprise.

p38arover · 01-05-2016, 04:21 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

Thanks all, I didn't think I was stupid - well, not that stupid.

Re no alternation, yes, I had seen that.

It looks like it has an electronic fault so I'll have to pull it apart and try to find out what's wrong. A schematic diagram would be nice (I used to be an electronics tech).

Looking at the external supplies, it must put 510 volts (or thereabouts) onto those two exposed pins. That's a surprise.

I just noticed the AC Adapter II puts out 170 Volts DC (PENTAX AC Adapter II reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database) on the plug to the flash.

12-16-2015, 09:31 PM	#1
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Pentax AF080C Battery Number - 4 or 6? I bought a secondhand AF080C and the handbook specs says it has 6 batteries, this website in the accessories section show it having 6 batteries. But the handbook also says to load 4 batteries, not 6, and I can only find space for 4. Is there a hidden compartment for the other two? I ask because the power supply whistles for a short time but the ready light doesn't come on - is it due to low voltage or a more serious problem? Actually, while I'm asking - does anyone know the type name of the external power lead so I can try to get one?

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nosliwmit Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Photos: Gallery Posts: 913	Originally posted by seventhdr I've just pulled my AF-080C out of the cupboard and can confirm that it only uses four (4) AA batteries. And as johnhilvert says they all face the same way. No alternation. Regards Chris My AF-080C also uses four AAs...

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ppohja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 194	Four AA's in my version as well. Detailed information on the AC adapter here as well. PENTAX AC Adapter II reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database. Also, PENTAX Power Pack 510V reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database and PENTAX TR Power Pack reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database.

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p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084 Original Poster	Thanks all, I didn't think I was stupid - well, not that stupid. Re no alternation, yes, I had seen that. It looks like it has an electronic fault so I'll have to pull it apart and try to find out what's wrong. A schematic diagram would be nice (I used to be an electronics tech). Looking at the external supplies, it must put 510 volts (or thereabouts) onto those two exposed pins. That's a surprise.

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p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084 Original Poster	Originally posted by p38arover Thanks all, I didn't think I was stupid - well, not that stupid. Re no alternation, yes, I had seen that. It looks like it has an electronic fault so I'll have to pull it apart and try to find out what's wrong. A schematic diagram would be nice (I used to be an electronics tech). Looking at the external supplies, it must put 510 volts (or thereabouts) onto those two exposed pins. That's a surprise. I just noticed the AC Adapter II puts out 170 Volts DC (PENTAX AC Adapter II reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database) on the plug to the flash.