K3 Flash Modes

GeoffMc · 12-26-2014, 11:32 AM

I just recently upgraded from the Kx to the K3. I seem to only have 2 Flash modes listed in the menu? These are Auto Flash Discharge and Auto Flash+Red-eye reduction. Where are the rest of them? Auto, On, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual Flash etc?

It came complete with firmware 1.11 installed. I am at a loss, is anyone else experiencing this problem?

GeoffMc.

IchabodCrane · 12-26-2014, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by GeoffMc

I just recently upgraded from the Kx to the K3. I seem to only have 2 Flash modes listed in the menu? These are Auto Flash Discharge and Auto Flash+Red-eye reduction. Where are the rest of them? Auto, On, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual Flash etc?

It came complete with firmware 1.11 installed. I am at a loss, is anyone else experiencing this problem?

GeoffMc.

What shooting mode are you in?

RollsUp · 12-26-2014, 12:47 PM

Originally posted by GeoffMc

I just recently upgraded from the Kx to the K3. I seem to only have 2 Flash modes listed in the menu? These are Auto Flash Discharge and Auto Flash+Red-eye reduction. Where are the rest of them? Auto, On, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual Flash etc?

It came complete with firmware 1.11 installed. I am at a loss, is anyone else experiencing this problem?

GeoffMc.

Take it off green mode and you'll see them.

GeoffMc · 12-27-2014, 02:34 PM

Thank you, that was it. It is not clear on the manual.. I thought I had bought a Lemon, I got it new from Adorama so it can't be broke. I have just got it and I am slowly working my way through the manual and getting used to the K3 modes and operation. I have been using the Kx since 2009, and finally upgraded.

**clackers** · 12-27-2014, 03:26 PM

But the K-x is the same, Geoff. Options (such as SR) aren't selectable because of the mode you've chosen.

12-26-2014, 11:32 AM	#1
GeoffMc New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2	K3 Flash Modes I just recently upgraded from the Kx to the K3. I seem to only have 2 Flash modes listed in the menu? These are Auto Flash Discharge and Auto Flash+Red-eye reduction. Where are the rest of them? Auto, On, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual Flash etc? It came complete with firmware 1.11 installed. I am at a loss, is anyone else experiencing this problem? GeoffMc.

12-27-2014, 03:26 PM	#5
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	But the K-x is the same, Geoff. Options (such as SR) aren't selectable because of the mode you've chosen. Last edited by clackers; 12-28-2014 at 07:08 AM.

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12-26-2014, 12:29 PM	#2
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by GeoffMc I just recently upgraded from the Kx to the K3. I seem to only have 2 Flash modes listed in the menu? These are Auto Flash Discharge and Auto Flash+Red-eye reduction. Where are the rest of them? Auto, On, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual Flash etc? It came complete with firmware 1.11 installed. I am at a loss, is anyone else experiencing this problem? GeoffMc. What shooting mode are you in?

12-26-2014, 12:47 PM	#3
RollsUp Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AK USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,766	Originally posted by GeoffMc I just recently upgraded from the Kx to the K3. I seem to only have 2 Flash modes listed in the menu? These are Auto Flash Discharge and Auto Flash+Red-eye reduction. Where are the rest of them? Auto, On, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-speed sync, Wireless, Manual Flash etc? It came complete with firmware 1.11 installed. I am at a loss, is anyone else experiencing this problem? GeoffMc. Take it off green mode and you'll see them.

12-27-2014, 02:34 PM	#4
GeoffMc New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2 Original Poster	Thank you, that was it. It is not clear on the manual.. I thought I had bought a Lemon, I got it new from Adorama so it can't be broke. I have just got it and I am slowly working my way through the manual and getting used to the K3 modes and operation. I have been using the Kx since 2009, and finally upgraded.