Flash wireless trigger for K-3iii

**Robert N** · 07-24-2021, 12:06 AM

As the the K-3iii does not have a built in flash wireless trigger, can users recommend a suitable wireless trigger, compatible with a Metz 52 AF-1 flash. For the trigger, TTL compatibility required, HSS would be useful, but not essential.
Looking forward to your recommendations.

Aaron28 · 07-24-2021, 06:11 AM

cactus v6ii comes to mind but purdy yer flash is not supported.........good luck!

**Larrymc** · 07-24-2021, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

Take a look at the GODOX XPro P GODOX PHOTO EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD Xpro-P Good build quality and reliability.
There are various flashes from GODOX that will work with the XPro system.

It doesn't seem that your Metz is directly compatible with the GODOX system but there are work arounds here is a video on those methods

You Tube

Good luck

Paul the Sunman · 07-25-2021, 02:07 AM - **1 Like**

Cactus went out of business a few months ago. Godox is the go.

**Kobie** · 07-25-2021, 05:25 AM

Unfortunately, time to sell the Metz and invest into the Godox system if you want compatible triggers, flashes and strobes.

Paul the Sunman · 07-25-2021, 06:10 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Take a look at the GODOX XPro P GODOX PHOTO EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD Xpro-P Good build quality and reliability.
There are various flashes from GODOX that will work with the XPro system.

It doesn't seem that your Metz is directly compatible with the GODOX system but there are work arounds here is a video on those methods

His third method is the most obvious and most flexible, but the servo approach is cheap and works well if you don't mind manual setup.

stevebrot · 07-25-2021, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Robert N

compatible with a Metz 52 AF-1 flash

Your Metz will need to take its sync from an RX (receiver) compatible with the transmitter. Unless you are in the Cactus universe*, that means the Metz will be reduced to operating as a non-TTL manual flash with setup done on the flash. As noted above, Godox is the best option at present if you need remote TTL from a Pentax camera. If TTL is not a strong requirement, either Godox or Yongnuo systems get the thumbs-up from me. (I have components from both and yes, they can be intermingled with discretion.)

Steve

* As noted above, that ship has sailed. Cactus is no longer in the lighting business.

Last edited by stevebrot; 07-25-2021 at 06:26 PM. Reason: Clarity

Kunzite · 07-25-2021, 01:55 PM

Didn't Cactus exit the market?

stevebrot · 07-25-2021, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Didn't Cactus exit the market?

Read the thread, find the answer...

Edit: I added clarification to my post.

Steve

sbc · 07-25-2021, 09:10 PM

How about getting a used Metz or Pentax flash to use as a master?

**Robert N** · 07-26-2021, 12:55 AM

Originally posted by sbc

How about getting a used Metz or Pentax flash to use as a master?

I am looking at getting a 2nd Metz flash (probably 2nd hand) to use as the master, as the use will be within light trigger distance. My existing Metz can also 'learn' a 2nd flash as a trigger, so this may be useful.

07-24-2021, 12:06 AM	#1
Robert N Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sale, Cheshire Posts: 249	Flash wireless trigger for K-3iii As the the K-3iii does not have a built in flash wireless trigger, can users recommend a suitable wireless trigger, compatible with a Metz 52 AF-1 flash. For the trigger, TTL compatibility required, HSS would be useful, but not essential. Looking forward to your recommendations.

07-25-2021, 06:20 PM	#9
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Kunzite Didn't Cactus exit the market? Read the thread, find the answer... Edit: I added clarification to my post. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 07-25-2021 at 06:27 PM.

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07-24-2021, 06:11 AM	#2
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	cactus v6ii comes to mind but purdy yer flash is not supported.........good luck!

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Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Cactus went out of business a few months ago. Godox is the go.

07-25-2021, 05:25 AM	#5
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Unfortunately, time to sell the Metz and invest into the Godox system if you want compatible triggers, flashes and strobes.

07-25-2021, 06:10 AM	#6
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,846	Originally posted by Larrymc Take a look at the GODOX XPro P GODOX PHOTO EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD Xpro-P Good build quality and reliability. There are various flashes from GODOX that will work with the XPro system. It doesn't seem that your Metz is directly compatible with the GODOX system but there are work arounds here is a video on those methods His third method is the most obvious and most flexible, but the servo approach is cheap and works well if you don't mind manual setup.

07-25-2021, 01:30 PM	#7
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Robert N compatible with a Metz 52 AF-1 flash Your Metz will need to take its sync from an RX (receiver) compatible with the transmitter. Unless you are in the Cactus universe, that means the Metz will be reduced to operating as a non-TTL manual flash with setup done on the flash. As noted above, Godox is the best option at present if you need remote TTL from a Pentax camera. If TTL is not a strong requirement, either Godox or Yongnuo systems get the thumbs-up from me. (I have components from both and yes, they can be intermingled with discretion.) Steve As noted above, that ship has sailed. Cactus is no longer in the lighting business. Last edited by stevebrot; 07-25-2021 at 06:26 PM. Reason: Clarity

07-25-2021, 01:55 PM	#8
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Didn't Cactus exit the market?

07-25-2021, 09:10 PM	#10
sbc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Albums Posts: 357	How about getting a used Metz or Pentax flash to use as a master?

07-26-2021, 12:55 AM	#11
Robert N Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sale, Cheshire Posts: 249 Original Poster	Originally posted by sbc How about getting a used Metz or Pentax flash to use as a master? I am looking at getting a 2nd Metz flash (probably 2nd hand) to use as the master, as the use will be within light trigger distance. My existing Metz can also 'learn' a 2nd flash as a trigger, so this may be useful.