Is it possible to use Nikon flash on K200/K2000?

PentHassyKon · 11-12-2008, 09:38 PM

Since I have a Nikon SB-24 - can I use it on the Pentax K20/K200/K2000 w/o damaging my camera?

I see mentioned on here voltage output - what is the limit for the Pentax and how do I check confirm what my flash puts out?

I'd also wouldn't mind getting the SB-400 for the Pentax instead - is this possible?

ryan s · 11-12-2008, 11:18 PM

The SB series is fine for our cameras. I'm not sure of the max voltage, but the other mfr's say around 6v.

I have a 24 myself and it's just fine in the hot shoe. Mine seems to only work with 1/160s, not the 1/180s in X Sync mode...

PentHassyKon · 11-12-2008, 11:25 PM

Thx - good to know that I can still use some of my old stuff. Can it still work on TTL? or do I have to go "manual" auto?

I'd still be interested though if the SB-400 can be used also because of its small size and bounce capability. I'm not looking for a powerful one since I already have a Metz 45 and 60 CT.

soccerjoe5 · 11-13-2008, 12:40 AM

Wow the SB-24 can work on the K20D??? You sure?

That's awesome! I have an SB-24 that I use off-camera with my Flashwaves!

Can it work on TTL? Or only on manual?

leadbelly · 11-13-2008, 12:57 AM

Hey Diego, I used to use an SB28 on my K10D. Sold it already though... but it works in Manual and "A" mode.

soccerjoe5 · 11-13-2008, 01:08 AM

Originally posted by leadbelly

Hey Diego, I used to use an SB28 on my K10D. Sold it already though... but it works in Manual and "A" mode.

Really? Awesome! At least I have a basic flash hahaha! Thanks Franz!

Mike Cash · 11-13-2008, 03:17 AM

Originally posted by ryan s

The SB series is fine for our cameras. I'm not sure of the max voltage, but the other mfr's say around 6v.

I have a 24 myself and it's just fine in the hot shoe. Mine seems to only work with 1/160s, not the 1/180s in X Sync mode...

Do you have your EV steps set to 1/3, by any chance?

ryan s · 11-13-2008, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Do you have your EV steps set to 1/3, by any chance?

Know what...I do

Never thought about that...

I rarely move the dial out of M mode anyway, but it's good to know there's a remedy

X Man · 11-13-2008, 11:41 PM

Awesome! I've been totally stumped on that for the longest time!

Thanks,
Mike

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Do you have your EV steps set to 1/3, by any chance?

PentHassyKon · 01-31-2009, 04:55 PM

Well, I finally had some time to try out my SB-24.

I know it won't work "TTL" or "P-TTL" so I set the camera on manual, and set the flash to "A" mode.

It seems like I can't get a good exposure on it, overexposed to the max is what I get. I don't think it's going to full power as it recycles pretty quick. Any hints/tips on what I need to do?

ftpaddict · 01-31-2009, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by PentHassyKon

It seems like I can't get a good exposure on it, overexposed to the max is what I get. I don't think it's going to full power as it recycles pretty quick. Any hints/tips on what I need to do?

Perhaps stop down a little?

Or just use both flash and camera on manual and set it up yourself.

PentHassyKon · 02-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by ftpaddict

Perhaps stop down a little?

Or just use both flash and camera on manual and set it up yourself.

With camera on M, flash on A set @ f5.6 and lens (M50 1.4) set @ f16 it's still overexposed. I'll have to post some shots later.

sajah · 03-20-2009, 05:02 PM

I apologize for replying to an old thread, but I'm trying to make my Pentax *istDS to work with my Nikon SB-20 flash.

I have a question for people here who use Nikons SB flash.. Do you make any changes or remove any of the pin/contact of the flash, or just mount the flash right away on Pentax body? Would the supposedly propietary Nikon communication pins conflict/confuse Pentax body? Or worse, damage the body?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: SOldBear have answered my question in my other thread here, just for reference. Thank you.

Mark2100 · 03-20-2009, 10:34 PM

Maybe your lens has a slow aperture? Have you tried a different lens?

Originally posted by PentHassyKon

With camera on M, flash on A set @ f5.6 and lens (M50 1.4) set @ f16 it's still overexposed. I'll have to post some shots later.

ryan s · 03-21-2009, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by PentHassyKon

With camera on M, flash on A set @ f5.6 and lens (M50 1.4) set @ f16 it's still overexposed. I'll have to post some shots later.

Why use the flash on A? Using M mode, you can dial back the power level while matching your aperture, ISO, etc settings.

Originally posted by sajah

I have a question for people here who use Nikons SB flash.. Do you make any changes or remove any of the pin/contact of the flash, or just mount the flash right away on Pentax body? Would the supposedly propietary Nikon communication pins conflict/confuse Pentax body? Or worse, damage the body?

I put my -24 straight on the camera with no issues. I've used the Nikon flash for about a year now

11-12-2008, 09:38 PM	#1
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415	Is it possible to use Nikon flash on K200/K2000? Since I have a Nikon SB-24 - can I use it on the Pentax K20/K200/K2000 w/o damaging my camera? I see mentioned on here voltage output - what is the limit for the Pentax and how do I check confirm what my flash puts out? I'd also wouldn't mind getting the SB-400 for the Pentax instead - is this possible?

03-20-2009, 05:02 PM	#13
sajah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Korea Photos: Gallery Posts: 275	I apologize for replying to an old thread, but I'm trying to make my Pentax istDS to work with my Nikon SB-20 flash. I have a question for people here who use Nikons SB flash.. Do you make any changes or remove any of the pin/contact of the flash, or just mount the flash right away on Pentax body? Would the supposedly propietary Nikon communication pins conflict/confuse Pentax body? Or worse, damage the body? Thanks in advance. EDIT: SOldBear have answered my question in my other thread here, just for reference. Thank you. Last edited by sajah; 03-20-2009 at 05:32 PM. Reason: question answered*

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11-12-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	The SB series is fine for our cameras. I'm not sure of the max voltage, but the other mfr's say around 6v. I have a 24 myself and it's just fine in the hot shoe. Mine seems to only work with 1/160s, not the 1/180s in X Sync mode...

11-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415 Original Poster	Thx - good to know that I can still use some of my old stuff. Can it still work on TTL? or do I have to go "manual" auto? I'd still be interested though if the SB-400 can be used also because of its small size and bounce capability. I'm not looking for a powerful one since I already have a Metz 45 and 60 CT.

11-13-2008, 12:40 AM	#4
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Wow the SB-24 can work on the K20D??? You sure? That's awesome! I have an SB-24 that I use off-camera with my Flashwaves! Can it work on TTL? Or only on manual?

11-13-2008, 12:57 AM	#5
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	Hey Diego, I used to use an SB28 on my K10D. Sold it already though... but it works in Manual and "A" mode.

11-13-2008, 01:08 AM	#6
soccerjoe5 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,343	Originally posted by leadbelly Hey Diego, I used to use an SB28 on my K10D. Sold it already though... but it works in Manual and "A" mode. Really? Awesome! At least I have a basic flash hahaha! Thanks Franz!

11-13-2008, 03:17 AM	#7
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by ryan s The SB series is fine for our cameras. I'm not sure of the max voltage, but the other mfr's say around 6v. I have a 24 myself and it's just fine in the hot shoe. Mine seems to only work with 1/160s, not the 1/180s in X Sync mode... Do you have your EV steps set to 1/3, by any chance?

11-13-2008, 11:10 PM	#8
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by Mike Cash Do you have your EV steps set to 1/3, by any chance? Know what...I do Never thought about that... I rarely move the dial out of M mode anyway, but it's good to know there's a remedy

11-13-2008, 11:41 PM	#9
X Man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	Awesome! I've been totally stumped on that for the longest time! Thanks, Mike Originally posted by Mike Cash Do you have your EV steps set to 1/3, by any chance?

01-31-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415 Original Poster	Well, I finally had some time to try out my SB-24. I know it won't work "TTL" or "P-TTL" so I set the camera on manual, and set the flash to "A" mode. It seems like I can't get a good exposure on it, overexposed to the max is what I get. I don't think it's going to full power as it recycles pretty quick. Any hints/tips on what I need to do?

01-31-2009, 05:02 PM	#11
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by PentHassyKon It seems like I can't get a good exposure on it, overexposed to the max is what I get. I don't think it's going to full power as it recycles pretty quick. Any hints/tips on what I need to do? Perhaps stop down a little? Or just use both flash and camera on manual and set it up yourself.

02-01-2009, 12:06 AM	#12
PentHassyKon Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 415 Original Poster	Originally posted by ftpaddict Perhaps stop down a little? Or just use both flash and camera on manual and set it up yourself. With camera on M, flash on A set @ f5.6 and lens (M50 1.4) set @ f16 it's still overexposed. I'll have to post some shots later.

03-20-2009, 10:34 PM	#14
Mark2100 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 185	Maybe your lens has a slow aperture? Have you tried a different lens? Originally posted by PentHassyKon With camera on M, flash on A set @ f5.6 and lens (M50 1.4) set @ f16 it's still overexposed. I'll have to post some shots later.

03-21-2009, 01:57 PM	#15
ryan s Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madison, WI Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,383	Originally posted by PentHassyKon With camera on M, flash on A set @ f5.6 and lens (M50 1.4) set @ f16 it's still overexposed. I'll have to post some shots later. Why use the flash on A? Using M mode, you can dial back the power level while matching your aperture, ISO, etc settings. Originally posted by sajah I have a question for people here who use Nikons SB flash.. Do you make any changes or remove any of the pin/contact of the flash, or just mount the flash right away on Pentax body? Would the supposedly propietary Nikon communication pins conflict/confuse Pentax body? Or worse, damage the body? I put my -24 straight on the camera with no issues. I've used the Nikon flash for about a year now