Pentax K-1 & off camera flash

murviper · 06-17-2018, 07:13 AM

I have a Pentax K-1, my flash unit is AF-540FGZ. (also have Pocket Wizard plusIII)

Trying to figure out how to get the flash off the camera have been unable?

Any help would be great , do I have everything I need or do I need to purchase anything else.

rawr · 06-17-2018, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by murviper

Trying to figure out how to get the flash off the camera

Simplest way: a hotshoe extension cable that supports P-TTL.
amazon.com : JJC FC-P3 1.4m TTL Off-Camera Sync Shoe flash Cable Connecting Cord For Pentax K-30 K-5 K-R 645D Camera : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20&

Next option wireless triggers, starting from 'dumb' triggers that just fire the flash in manual mode, to those radio triggers from brands like Cactus and a few others that support a wider range of flash features like P-TTL, HSS or remote power control.

pschlute · 06-17-2018, 08:08 AM

I use the Cactus V6II units for wireless triggering. You would need two units, one on the camera and one on the AF540. This would give you a comprehensive system as rawr says above with P-TTL; HSS; and full manual control available from the transmitter unit mounted on the K1 hotshoe. If you then wanted to add additional flash units you could buy a Cactus RF60X which has a built-in reciever. The AF540 and RF60X work very well together

C_Jones · 06-17-2018, 08:52 AM

If you have more than one of the Pocket Wizards, then you would place one on the camera flash mount, and the other on your off camera flash.

I use Cactus V5 units for my off camera flash needs. I would recommend either the latest in the Cactus (V6, V6II, or V6III) or the V5 units themselves if you do plan on investing in new transceivers (radio triggers).

mcgregni · 06-17-2018, 09:52 AM

All the above, or get another wireless/P-TTL flash to act as Master/Controller if optical control is sufficient for your needs. I posted here mainly to give you the links to my 2 "Pentax Flash Guide" documents (in the sig below here) , which cover everything you are likely to need.

rr1736 · 06-17-2018, 06:56 PM

TTL cord is available from several vendors

Paul the Sunman · 06-17-2018, 09:30 PM

The Vello P-TTL cord from B&H works well.

06-17-2018, 07:13 AM	#1
murviper Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brampton,ON.,CDA Photos: Albums Posts: 53	Pentax K-1 & off camera flash I have a Pentax K-1, my flash unit is AF-540FGZ. (also have Pocket Wizard plusIII) Trying to figure out how to get the flash off the camera have been unable? Any help would be great , do I have everything I need or do I need to purchase anything else.

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06-17-2018, 07:54 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by murviper Trying to figure out how to get the flash off the camera Simplest way: a hotshoe extension cable that supports P-TTL. amazon.com : JJC FC-P3 1.4m TTL Off-Camera Sync Shoe flash Cable Connecting Cord For Pentax K-30 K-5 K-R 645D Camera : Camera & Photo?tag=pentaxforums-20& Next option wireless triggers, starting from 'dumb' triggers that just fire the flash in manual mode, to those radio triggers from brands like Cactus and a few others that support a wider range of flash features like P-TTL, HSS or remote power control.

06-17-2018, 08:08 AM	#3
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	I use the Cactus V6II units for wireless triggering. You would need two units, one on the camera and one on the AF540. This would give you a comprehensive system as rawr says above with P-TTL; HSS; and full manual control available from the transmitter unit mounted on the K1 hotshoe. If you then wanted to add additional flash units you could buy a Cactus RF60X which has a built-in reciever. The AF540 and RF60X work very well together

06-17-2018, 08:52 AM	#4
C_Jones Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,088	If you have more than one of the Pocket Wizards, then you would place one on the camera flash mount, and the other on your off camera flash. I use Cactus V5 units for my off camera flash needs. I would recommend either the latest in the Cactus (V6, V6II, or V6III) or the V5 units themselves if you do plan on investing in new transceivers (radio triggers).

06-17-2018, 09:52 AM	#5
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	All the above, or get another wireless/P-TTL flash to act as Master/Controller if optical control is sufficient for your needs. I posted here mainly to give you the links to my 2 "Pentax Flash Guide" documents (in the sig below here) , which cover everything you are likely to need.

06-17-2018, 06:56 PM	#6
rr1736 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Illinois Photos: Albums Posts: 203	TTL cord is available from several vendors

06-17-2018, 09:30 PM	#7
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	The Vello P-TTL cord from B&H works well.