Fg200

tuggie76 · 01-23-2016, 01:15 PM

Hi, I've just bought a K3ii and want a small flash rather than carrying a 540fgz around all the time. Will the 200fg work as a master on the camera? and why is it $45.00 at B&H and $225.00 in Canada? Or is there a better alternative?

Thanks

Tuggie76

Adam · 01-23-2016, 02:06 PM

The flash is practically being given away in the US, as it's being included in various DSLR kits at no extra cost. There's now a new model that can tilt: the AF201 FG.

You should also be able to find new AF 200's for cheap on the Marketplace.

Wireless slave mode is not supported, but you should be able to trigger other flashes, like with the built in flash.

mcgregni · 01-23-2016, 02:19 PM

The 'p-ttl matt.dm' website reports that the AF200FG has no p-ttl wireless functioning, neither as slave nor as on-camera controller. You would be limited to using it as an optical trigger for other slave flashes that have 'dumb slave' modes and react to either the pre-flash or main flash from the trigger unit. So no automatic wireless flash control.

http://pttl.mattdm.org/feature:wireless

tuggie76 · 01-23-2016, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by mcgregni

The 'p-ttl matt.dm' website reports that the AF200FG has no p-ttl wireless functioning, neither as slave nor as on-camera controller. You would be limited to using it as an optical trigger for other slave flashes that have 'dumb slave' modes and react to either the pre-flash or main flash from the trigger unit. So no automatic wireless flash control.

Wireless - Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison

Thanks guys. My camera store advised to get a metz, 24-1 I think, as that would be compatible.

Tuggie76

VadikToronto · 01-23-2016, 08:31 PM

I have Metz-24. I like it and prefer Metz24 over FGZ540 and FGZ360 outdoor for its weight
However indoor, I need a power of FGZ540

tuggie76 · 01-24-2016, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by VadikToronto

I have Metz-24. I like it and prefer Metz24 over FGZ540 and FGZ360 outdoor for its weight
However indoor, I need a power of FGZ540

Thanks Vadik. I'm just down the road from you in St. Catharines.

Tuggie76

01-23-2016, 01:15 PM	#1
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,216	Fg200 Hi, I've just bought a K3ii and want a small flash rather than carrying a 540fgz around all the time. Will the 200fg work as a master on the camera? and why is it $45.00 at B&H and $225.00 in Canada? Or is there a better alternative? Thanks Tuggie76

01-23-2016, 02:06 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	The flash is practically being given away in the US, as it's being included in various DSLR kits at no extra cost. There's now a new model that can tilt: the AF201 FG. You should also be able to find new AF 200's for cheap on the Marketplace. Wireless slave mode is not supported, but you should be able to trigger other flashes, like with the built in flash. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

01-23-2016, 02:19 PM	#3
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	The 'p-ttl matt.dm' website reports that the AF200FG has no p-ttl wireless functioning, neither as slave nor as on-camera controller. You would be limited to using it as an optical trigger for other slave flashes that have 'dumb slave' modes and react to either the pre-flash or main flash from the trigger unit. So no automatic wireless flash control. http://pttl.mattdm.org/feature:wireless

01-23-2016, 02:42 PM	#4
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by mcgregni The 'p-ttl matt.dm' website reports that the AF200FG has no p-ttl wireless functioning, neither as slave nor as on-camera controller. You would be limited to using it as an optical trigger for other slave flashes that have 'dumb slave' modes and react to either the pre-flash or main flash from the trigger unit. So no automatic wireless flash control. Wireless - Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison Thanks guys. My camera store advised to get a metz, 24-1 I think, as that would be compatible. Tuggie76

01-23-2016, 08:31 PM	#5
VadikToronto Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 77	I have Metz-24. I like it and prefer Metz24 over FGZ540 and FGZ360 outdoor for its weight However indoor, I need a power of FGZ540

01-24-2016, 05:19 AM	#6
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,216 Original Poster	Originally posted by VadikToronto I have Metz-24. I like it and prefer Metz24 over FGZ540 and FGZ360 outdoor for its weight However indoor, I need a power of FGZ540 Thanks Vadik. I'm just down the road from you in St. Catharines. Tuggie76