Need inexpensive flash for *istDS

**skid2964** · 11-27-2009, 09:44 AM

I purchased a used *istDS for my daughter's first DSLR.
I need suggestions for a very affordable flash unit.

**Ash** · 11-27-2009, 01:28 PM

Have a look at mattdm's guide to flashes if you're interested in her having a totally automatic unit:
Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide

The *ist DS is also capable of taking TTL flashes where the newer dSLRs could not utilise it. This to allows for auto shooting, and you can find many of the older Pentax (and other third party TTL flash) units with TTL for much cheaper than the P-TTL flashes, which use a pre-flash to gauge exposure.

So a unit like the Pentax AF 240 or 280 or 400 flashes are TTL units that are affordable and very capable. Only they're not available new...

Hope this is useful for you.

11-27-2009, 09:44 AM	#1
skid2964 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 614	*Need inexpensive flash for istDS** I purchased a used *istDS for my daughter's first DSLR. I need suggestions for a very affordable flash unit.

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11-27-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Have a look at mattdm's guide to flashes if you're interested in her having a totally automatic unit: Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide The *ist DS is also capable of taking TTL flashes where the newer dSLRs could not utilise it. This to allows for auto shooting, and you can find many of the older Pentax (and other third party TTL flash) units with TTL for much cheaper than the P-TTL flashes, which use a pre-flash to gauge exposure. So a unit like the Pentax AF 240 or 280 or 400 flashes are TTL units that are affordable and very capable. Only they're not available new... Hope this is useful for you.