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Urnamaster13 · 01-31-2023, 07:59 PM

Will Yongnuo YN 560 IV or III work with K3 mark 3 ?

Lloyd_Christmas · 02-05-2023, 01:20 PM

I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. I have used it with one of those flash trigger gadgets with some success.

**clackers** · 02-05-2023, 06:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Lloyd_Christmas

I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. I have used it with one of those flash trigger gadgets with some success.

I just don't think it's worth it, given that you can buy quite cheap brand new flashes to go on your two thousand dollar camera, or whatever, Lloyd!

Urnamaster13 · 02-06-2023, 02:45 AM

Originally posted by Lloyd_Christmas

I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. I have used it with one of those flash trigger gadgets with some success.

Which brand did you use ? Official Pentax ?

Lloyd_Christmas · 02-06-2023, 06:53 AM

Originally posted by Urnamaster13

Which brand did you use ? Official Pentax ?

I'm not at home right now but I think it's a Godox flash trigger. I can just hold the flash in my hand or mount it off camera.
It was not very expensive.

Lord Lucan · 02-06-2023, 12:47 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Lloyd_Christmas

I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3.

Some old flashes would, especially pre-1980 ones, but Pentax from the AF160/200/280/400 units onwards have low trigger voltages.

Originally posted by clackers

I just don't think it's worth it, given that you can buy quite cheap brand new flashes

I might be wrong, but understand those cheap new flashes are manual only or, even if they do also have TTL, it is not Pentax compatible TTL (ie p-TTL). However many legacy flashguns have the old-style Auto mode that uses a sensor on the flashgun and therefore works on any camera. For as little as 99 pence, or more typically £10, I have bought legacy units in mint condition that would have cost £100-£150 when new 20 years ago, and because they have the old-style Auto mode they are superior to a new cheap one IMHO. For example : Sunpak Auto 26DX reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

**clackers** · 02-06-2023, 04:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

I might be wrong, but understand those cheap new flashes are manual only or, even if they do also have TTL, it is not Pentax compatible TTL (ie p-TTL).

An old flash can't shoot past the sync speed, and its Auto function can't function within a softbox or similar.

Something like the Godox 350 is small, P-TTL *and* HSS.

Good modern flashes can be cheap compared to the cost of our cameras.

And since many photographers buy a flash but never learn how to use them properly, 'as new' ones can be sourced quite cheaply. Their loss is our gain.

There's no need to put a 1970s flash on a K-3 III.

tromboads · 03-09-2023, 11:58 PM

i agree! Those bloody Godox speedlites! fkn bargains.

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01-31-2023, 07:59 PM	#16
Urnamaster13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Surat Photos: Albums Posts: 130	Will Yongnuo YN 560 IV or III work with K3 mark 3 ?

02-05-2023, 01:20 PM	#17
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 464	I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. I have used it with one of those flash trigger gadgets with some success.

02-05-2023, 06:06 PM - 2 Likes	#18
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Lloyd_Christmas I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. I have used it with one of those flash trigger gadgets with some success. I just don't think it's worth it, given that you can buy quite cheap brand new flashes to go on your two thousand dollar camera, or whatever, Lloyd!

02-06-2023, 02:45 AM	#19
Urnamaster13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Surat Photos: Albums Posts: 130	Originally posted by Lloyd_Christmas I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. I have used it with one of those flash trigger gadgets with some success. Which brand did you use ? Official Pentax ?

02-06-2023, 06:53 AM	#20
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 464	Originally posted by Urnamaster13 Which brand did you use ? Official Pentax ? I'm not at home right now but I think it's a Godox flash trigger. I can just hold the flash in my hand or mount it off camera. It was not very expensive.

02-06-2023, 12:47 PM - 2 Likes	#21
Lord Lucan Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: South Wales Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,980	Originally posted by Lloyd_Christmas I was concerned my old legacy flash might fry my k-3.3. Some old flashes would, especially pre-1980 ones, but Pentax from the AF160/200/280/400 units onwards have low trigger voltages. Originally posted by clackers I just don't think it's worth it, given that you can buy quite cheap brand new flashes I might be wrong, but understand those cheap new flashes are manual only or, even if they do also have TTL, it is not Pentax compatible TTL (ie p-TTL). However many legacy flashguns have the old-style Auto mode that uses a sensor on the flashgun and therefore works on any camera. For as little as 99 pence, or more typically £10, I have bought legacy units in mint condition that would have cost £100-£150 when new 20 years ago, and because they have the old-style Auto mode they are superior to a new cheap one IMHO. For example : Sunpak Auto 26DX reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

02-06-2023, 04:27 PM - 2 Likes	#22
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Lord Lucan I might be wrong, but understand those cheap new flashes are manual only or, even if they do also have TTL, it is not Pentax compatible TTL (ie p-TTL). An old flash can't shoot past the sync speed, and its Auto function can't function within a softbox or similar. Something like the Godox 350 is small, P-TTL and HSS. Good modern flashes can be cheap compared to the cost of our cameras. And since many photographers buy a flash but never learn how to use them properly, 'as new' ones can be sourced quite cheaply. Their loss is our gain. There's no need to put a 1970s flash on a K-3 III.

03-09-2023, 11:58 PM	#23
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,240	i agree! Those bloody Godox speedlites! fkn bargains.

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