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shabbychicphoto · 10-03-2015, 09:03 PM

I am looking to buying the K-S2 but was wondering if it has a port to connect a flash trigger to. I would like to be able to use my pocketwizard with it.

Adam · 10-03-2015, 09:27 PM

I don't believe it does. The port was removed on both the K-S1 and K-S2.

fb_penpho · 10-04-2015, 04:54 AM

If I have understood your requirement, then you can buy a small adapter that plugs into the flash holder and provides you with a flash socket.

**UncleVanya** · 10-04-2015, 06:24 AM

If your goal is to cable the device into the camera to trigger the camera to fire via wireless - that port was removed as Adam indicated. If that isn't the goal please clarify - there are loads of options to extend the hot shoe both wired and wireless. I'm fairly certain that is not your goal however it isn't 100% clear.

davleema · 10-06-2015, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by shabbychicphoto

I am looking to buying the K-S2 but was wondering if it has a port to connect a flash trigger to. I would like to be able to use my pocketwizard with it.

Well, I have succesfully used a YN560-TX (Canon version) in the hotshoe of the K-S2. Works just fine to trigger a bunch of YN-560 III flashes.

**clackers** · 10-06-2015, 04:21 PM - **1 Like**

Same on the K-S1. I have a TX controller and three 560 III flashes.

Frank29 · 09-22-2019, 12:22 PM

I know this is an old thread, but am glad to hear the TX controller works on the K-S2. But I read elsewhere that the Nikon version was a surer bet with Pentax cameras. Is that wrong?

10-03-2015, 09:03 PM	#1
shabbychicphoto Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 1	Can the Pentax K-S2 use a flash trigger? I am looking to buying the K-S2 but was wondering if it has a port to connect a flash trigger to. I would like to be able to use my pocketwizard with it.

10-03-2015, 09:27 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	I don't believe it does. The port was removed on both the K-S1 and K-S2. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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10-04-2015, 04:54 AM	#3
fb_penpho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	If I have understood your requirement, then you can buy a small adapter that plugs into the flash holder and provides you with a flash socket.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,464	If your goal is to cable the device into the camera to trigger the camera to fire via wireless - that port was removed as Adam indicated. If that isn't the goal please clarify - there are loads of options to extend the hot shoe both wired and wireless. I'm fairly certain that is not your goal however it isn't 100% clear.

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davleema New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 2	Originally posted by shabbychicphoto I am looking to buying the K-S2 but was wondering if it has a port to connect a flash trigger to. I would like to be able to use my pocketwizard with it. Well, I have succesfully used a YN560-TX (Canon version) in the hotshoe of the K-S2. Works just fine to trigger a bunch of YN-560 III flashes.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Same on the K-S1. I have a TX controller and three 560 III flashes.

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Frank29 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 53	I know this is an old thread, but am glad to hear the TX controller works on the K-S2. But I read elsewhere that the Nikon version was a surer bet with Pentax cameras. Is that wrong?

Can the Pentax K-S2 use a flash trigger?

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