My K-3 wants an external flash

kshapero · 10-15-2017, 03:21 AM

Nothing fancy, just want to have a flash that has it's own power source. Must be fully compatible with my K-3. Please recommend.

D1N0 · 10-15-2017, 03:53 AM

This is the least fancy one you can get for the lowest price which supports p-ttl: PENTAX AF 200FG reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

pathdoc · 10-15-2017, 04:35 AM - **2 Likes**

For what use is it intended?

AndrewN · 10-15-2017, 04:35 AM - **1 Like**

I’ve been using a Yongnuo YN585EX with my K3 and I’m quite happy with. It’s a p-ttl synced flash and works really well for me. Have used it manual too and it produces a lovely quality of light. Got mine off ebay and I’ve seen them on Amazon.

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An example of YN585EX on a K3

Attached Images

Last edited by AndrewN; 10-15-2017 at 04:40 AM.

honey bo bo · 10-15-2017, 06:40 AM

This is from a previous thread a few months ago on the Yongnuo YN585EX. Have a Look.

Just got one for $54 on Ebay from a guy purchased in a Store closing New in a box. Haven't used it much; but already got $55 worth out of it. Slave works. Used at my Grand Babies first Birthday Bounced with catch lite panel extended one stop under exposed. All in All so far heck of a deal. I plan on using it this summer as a slave catching Humming Birds at a feeder and in flower pots. Attached birthday photo still getting some shadow and 1 stop - fixed in PP. The room was very large so I don't know for sure if under exposer was flashes fault or not.

Read more at: YONGNUO YN585EX Wireless Camera Flash - PentaxForums.com

jeffw · 10-26-2017, 06:59 PM

I have the YN560IV and it works great plus for an extra $20 you can get the 603 triggers that also work as a remote for flash and camera. Just a tight fit on the K3-II. If you have followed any of Brooke's post you will see how well they work . Brooke's talent might have something to do with the results !

aleonx3 · 10-26-2017, 07:43 PM

I would suggest getting the AF 360FGZ II if you can afford it... compatibility and versatility of this flash is almost indispensable for my type of photography. I carry it with me all the time, day or night, indoor or outdoor. IMHO the front facing LED is so nice to have essentially providing two light sources in hot-shoe flash setup. Besides, it can be used for short and quick video shooting as well. I used to carry two flashes with me when shooting events like weddings and birthday events. I just need to bring the 360FGZ II with me now. You can opt to get the more powerful one such as 540FGZ II, but I just prefer the smaller (and less power) one for my style of photography (prefer less artificial lighting).

10-15-2017, 03:21 AM	#1
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	My K-3 wants an external flash Nothing fancy, just want to have a flash that has it's own power source. Must be fully compatible with my K-3. Please recommend.

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D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	This is the least fancy one you can get for the lowest price which supports p-ttl: PENTAX AF 200FG reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

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pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	For what use is it intended?

10-15-2017, 04:35 AM - 1 Like	#4
AndrewN Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Derby Photos: Gallery Posts: 41	I’ve been using a Yongnuo YN585EX with my K3 and I’m quite happy with. It’s a p-ttl synced flash and works really well for me. Have used it manual too and it produces a lovely quality of light. Got mine off ebay and I’ve seen them on Amazon. ---------- Post added 10-15-17 at 04:36 AM ---------- An example of YN585EX on a K3 Attached Images Last edited by AndrewN; 10-15-2017 at 04:40 AM.

10-15-2017, 06:40 AM	#5
honey bo bo Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 768	This is from a previous thread a few months ago on the Yongnuo YN585EX. Have a Look. Just got one for $54 on Ebay from a guy purchased in a Store closing New in a box. Haven't used it much; but already got $55 worth out of it. Slave works. Used at my Grand Babies first Birthday Bounced with catch lite panel extended one stop under exposed. All in All so far heck of a deal. I plan on using it this summer as a slave catching Humming Birds at a feeder and in flower pots. Attached birthday photo still getting some shadow and 1 stop - fixed in PP. The room was very large so I don't know for sure if under exposer was flashes fault or not. Read more at: YONGNUO YN585EX Wireless Camera Flash - PentaxForums.com

10-26-2017, 06:59 PM	#6
jeffw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	I have the YN560IV and it works great plus for an extra $20 you can get the 603 triggers that also work as a remote for flash and camera. Just a tight fit on the K3-II. If you have followed any of Brooke's post you will see how well they work . Brooke's talent might have something to do with the results !

10-26-2017, 07:43 PM	#7
aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	I would suggest getting the AF 360FGZ II if you can afford it... compatibility and versatility of this flash is almost indispensable for my type of photography. I carry it with me all the time, day or night, indoor or outdoor. IMHO the front facing LED is so nice to have essentially providing two light sources in hot-shoe flash setup. Besides, it can be used for short and quick video shooting as well. I used to carry two flashes with me when shooting events like weddings and birthday events. I just need to bring the 360FGZ II with me now. You can opt to get the more powerful one such as 540FGZ II, but I just prefer the smaller (and less power) one for my style of photography (prefer less artificial lighting).