Small Flashes for the Q/Q10/Q7

Docrwm · 01-11-2019, 04:37 PM - **1 Like**

Well, I got an AF160SA and it appears to work well on the Q. I took a series of flash photos with in-camera adjustments of the intensity with positive results! So, perhaps its not "smart" but the camera can control this flash through the Flash Button on the back.

**barondla** · 01-11-2019, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

Well, I got an AF160SA and it appears to work well on the Q. I took a series of flash photos with in-camera adjustments of the intensity with positive results! So, perhaps its not "smart" but the camera can control this flash through the Flash Button on the back.

Been a long time since I used this combo. Think I set the camera to f4 and let the flash's auto sensor adjust exposure. Nice size for the Q. Shame Pentax never brought out a small dedicated Q flash. Especially one that could sync at all leaf shutter speeds.
Thanks,
barondla

Docrwm · 01-11-2019, 08:33 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by barondla

Been a long time since I used this combo. Think I set the camera to f4 and let the flash's auto sensor adjust exposure. Nice size for the Q. Shame Pentax never brought out a small dedicated Q flash. Especially one that could sync at all leaf shutter speeds.
Thanks,
barondla

True. But never say never.....

bladawiec · 01-12-2019, 01:33 AM - **1 Like**

Small Metz 26 AF -1 works good with Pentax Q cameras.

**barondla** · 01-12-2019, 08:06 AM

Nice find bladawiec. A small, dedicated bounce flash is a rare critter. This could be very useful with the Q.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

bladawiec · 01-12-2019, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Nice find bladawiec. A small, dedicated bounce flash is a rare critter. This could be very useful with the Q.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Thanks,
On attached photo: Q7 with Metz Mecablitz 26 AF-1.
I have had also Pentax AF200FG but it was heavier than this Metz, has no tilting head, has fewer functions and has lower guide number. So this Metz is my choice for Q.

2old4toys · 01-12-2019, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by bladawiec

Small Metz 26 AF -1 works good with Pentax Q cameras.

I imagine this Pentax compatibly allows for seamless TTL on a Q?

Sandy Hancock · 01-12-2019, 07:13 PM - **1 Like**

The Pentax AF201FG is the smallest I have used, and it bounces to 45º beyond vertical. It lives in my Q bag.

**monochrome** · 01-12-2019, 07:23 PM

PENTAX AF 201FG reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Docrwm · 01-12-2019, 07:42 PM

I'll still take the CY-20 at $14 with it tilt head if i want indirect light.

bladawiec · 01-13-2019, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by 2old4toys

I imagine this Pentax compatibly allows for seamless TTL on a Q?

This Metz works with Q in TTL.
I have had also other non Pentax flash (Tumax) and it works in TTL with K-5 but make problems with Q.

coyot3 · 01-24-2019, 09:15 PM - **1 Like**

I think the best flash for the Q its the Flash Q its just genius and not that expensive LightPix Labs - FlashQ

Docrwm · 01-25-2019, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by coyot3

I think the best flash for the Q its the Flash Q its just genius and not that expensive LightPix Labs - FlashQ

Looks nice. For $89 you get the kit with the detachable radio transmitter. Have you used it with a Q?

Combo! FlashQ Q20II (BLACK) with FlashQ Receiver (T2, BLACK) ? LightPix Labs

Abbazz · 02-03-2019, 01:06 PM - **1 Like**

It's not really a tiny flash (although compact) , but its possibilities are amazing. The Godox TT350P is a compact flash offering state-of-the-art specifications: full compatibility with Pentax TTL, a built-in wireless transmitter (can act as master or slave unit), a tilting head, high speed capabilty, etc.

Credit :B&H Photo Video

I use this flash with my Pentax Q and it's a breeze. The price is also quite nice considering the specifications.

Cheers!

Abbazz

2old4toys · 02-03-2019, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Abbazz

It's not really a tiny flash (although compact) , but its possibilities are amazing. The Godox TT350P is a compact flash offering state-of-the-art specifications: full compatibility with Pentax TTL, a built-in wireless transmitter (can act as master or slave unit), a tilting head, high speed capabilty, etc.

Credit :B&H Photo Video

I use this flash with my Pentax Q and it's a breeze. The price is also quite nice considering the specifications.

Cheers!

Abbazz

Does this work with the Q pop-up as an optical slave and operate the PTTL at the same time?
If yes I guess this would be pretty perfect off camera for the Q. Not badly priced either.

01-12-2019, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#36
bladawiec Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Poland Posts: 45	Originally posted by barondla Nice find bladawiec. A small, dedicated bounce flash is a rare critter. This could be very useful with the Q. Thanks for sharing, barondla Thanks, On attached photo: Q7 with Metz Mecablitz 26 AF-1. I have had also Pentax AF200FG but it was heavier than this Metz, has no tilting head, has fewer functions and has lower guide number. So this Metz is my choice for Q. Attached Images Last edited by bladawiec; 01-12-2019 at 04:28 PM.

01-24-2019, 09:15 PM - 1 Like	#42
coyot3 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 37	Flash Q I think the best flash for the Q its the Flash Q its just genius and not that expensive LightPix Labs - FlashQ

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01-11-2019, 04:37 PM - 1 Like	#31
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Well, I got an AF160SA and it appears to work well on the Q. I took a series of flash photos with in-camera adjustments of the intensity with positive results! So, perhaps its not "smart" but the camera can control this flash through the Flash Button on the back.

01-11-2019, 07:03 PM	#32
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by Docrwm Well, I got an AF160SA and it appears to work well on the Q. I took a series of flash photos with in-camera adjustments of the intensity with positive results! So, perhaps its not "smart" but the camera can control this flash through the Flash Button on the back. Been a long time since I used this combo. Think I set the camera to f4 and let the flash's auto sensor adjust exposure. Nice size for the Q. Shame Pentax never brought out a small dedicated Q flash. Especially one that could sync at all leaf shutter speeds. Thanks, barondla

01-11-2019, 08:33 PM - 2 Likes	#33
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by barondla Been a long time since I used this combo. Think I set the camera to f4 and let the flash's auto sensor adjust exposure. Nice size for the Q. Shame Pentax never brought out a small dedicated Q flash. Especially one that could sync at all leaf shutter speeds. Thanks, barondla True. But never say never.....

01-12-2019, 01:33 AM - 1 Like	#34
bladawiec Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Poland Posts: 45	Small Metz 26 AF -1 works good with Pentax Q cameras.

01-12-2019, 08:06 AM	#35
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Nice find bladawiec. A small, dedicated bounce flash is a rare critter. This could be very useful with the Q. Thanks for sharing, barondla

01-12-2019, 06:58 PM	#37
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Originally posted by bladawiec Small Metz 26 AF -1 works good with Pentax Q cameras. I imagine this Pentax compatibly allows for seamless TTL on a Q?

01-12-2019, 07:13 PM - 1 Like	#38
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	The Pentax AF201FG is the smallest I have used, and it bounces to 45º beyond vertical. It lives in my Q bag.

01-12-2019, 07:23 PM	#39
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	PENTAX AF 201FG reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

01-12-2019, 07:42 PM	#40
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	I'll still take the CY-20 at $14 with it tilt head if i want indirect light.

01-13-2019, 08:38 AM	#41
bladawiec Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Poland Posts: 45	Originally posted by 2old4toys I imagine this Pentax compatibly allows for seamless TTL on a Q? This Metz works with Q in TTL. I have had also other non Pentax flash (Tumax) and it works in TTL with K-5 but make problems with Q.

01-25-2019, 02:30 PM	#43
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285 Original Poster	Originally posted by coyot3 I think the best flash for the Q its the Flash Q its just genius and not that expensive LightPix Labs - FlashQ Looks nice. For $89 you get the kit with the detachable radio transmitter. Have you used it with a Q? Combo! FlashQ Q20II (BLACK) with FlashQ Receiver (T2, BLACK) ? LightPix Labs

02-03-2019, 01:06 PM - 1 Like	#44
Abbazz Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 667	It's not really a tiny flash (although compact) , but its possibilities are amazing. The Godox TT350P is a compact flash offering state-of-the-art specifications: full compatibility with Pentax TTL, a built-in wireless transmitter (can act as master or slave unit), a tilting head, high speed capabilty, etc. Credit :B&H Photo Video I use this flash with my Pentax Q and it's a breeze. The price is also quite nice considering the specifications. Cheers! Abbazz

02-03-2019, 07:48 PM	#45
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Originally posted by Abbazz It's not really a tiny flash (although compact) , but its possibilities are amazing. The Godox TT350P is a compact flash offering state-of-the-art specifications: full compatibility with Pentax TTL, a built-in wireless transmitter (can act as master or slave unit), a tilting head, high speed capabilty, etc. Credit :B&H Photo Video I use this flash with my Pentax Q and it's a breeze. The price is also quite nice considering the specifications. Cheers! Abbazz Does this work with the Q pop-up as an optical slave and operate the PTTL at the same time? If yes I guess this would be pretty perfect off camera for the Q. Not badly priced either.