Af280t

MeFirstO · 08-11-2009, 12:47 AM

Hi guys, i see you mainly talk about how the AF280T works with a digital camera, but how about an old ME Super?
Is the flash under / over-gifted for the camera?
Would they work fine together?
How the 280 compares to the 400?

(Sorry for so many questions, I only start learning about flashes.)

AndrewG NY · 08-11-2009, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by MeFirstO

Hi guys, i see you mainly talk about how the AF280T works with a digital camera, but how about an old ME Super?
Is the flash under / over-gifted for the camera?
Would they work fine together?
How the 280 compares to the 400?

The AF-280T is a fine choice for an ME Super. The ME Super lacks TTL flash support so you'd be using either Manual or Auto-flash; the AF-280T handles both.

Unusually for a older flash, the AF-280T has a bounce and swivel head.

There is more than one '400' model so you'll need to be more specific.

Andrew

MeFirstO · 08-12-2009, 12:06 AM

thanks andrew!
i ment the same "generation" as the 280 - that is the AF400T.

kev.pride · 08-12-2009, 12:51 AM

I cannot believe this, I have had the AF280T for months thinking I had to use it off camera, put it on the K10 with a new to me A35-105 and the results are fantastic.

Now to take some serious photos.

Thanks everyone.

AndrewG NY · 08-12-2009, 05:46 AM

Haven't used an AF400T myself but should have similar technical capabilities to AF280T. It is however much larger and is intended be mounted on a flash bracket rather than hotshoe. It also has substantially more power, and is designed as a pro unit including facility for external power packs and terminals for wired triggers.

Your ME Super can use pretty much any flash with manual or auto (thyristor) capabilities; it has little built-in flash automation. If it does anything at all, it *might* automatically set the shutter speed to X-sync speed and there *might* be a ready light in the viewfinder if a Pentax-dedicated flash is in use but I'm not 100% sure of either, I'd have to check again.

MeFirstO · 08-12-2009, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by AndrewG NY

Haven't used an AF400T myself but should have similar technical capabilities to AF280T. It is however much larger and is intended be mounted on a flash bracket rather than hotshoe. It also has substantially more power, and is designed as a pro unit including facility for external power packs and terminals for wired triggers.

Your ME Super can use pretty much any flash with manual or auto (thyristor) capabilities; it has little built-in flash automation. If it does anything at all, it *might* automatically set the shutter speed to X-sync speed and there *might* be a ready light in the viewfinder if a Pentax-dedicated flash is in use but I'm not 100% sure of either, I'd have to check again.

Thank you for shedding some light, Andrew

Now I only have to get a flash for the ME Super and go playing and trying myself.

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08-11-2009, 12:47 AM	#16
MeFirstO Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 300133, Romania Posts: 104	Hi guys, i see you mainly talk about how the AF280T works with a digital camera, but how about an old ME Super? Is the flash under / over-gifted for the camera? Would they work fine together? How the 280 compares to the 400? (Sorry for so many questions, I only start learning about flashes.)

08-11-2009, 05:55 AM	#17
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Originally posted by MeFirstO Hi guys, i see you mainly talk about how the AF280T works with a digital camera, but how about an old ME Super? Is the flash under / over-gifted for the camera? Would they work fine together? How the 280 compares to the 400? The AF-280T is a fine choice for an ME Super. The ME Super lacks TTL flash support so you'd be using either Manual or Auto-flash; the AF-280T handles both. Unusually for a older flash, the AF-280T has a bounce and swivel head. There is more than one '400' model so you'll need to be more specific. Andrew

08-12-2009, 12:06 AM	#18
MeFirstO Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 300133, Romania Posts: 104	thanks andrew! i ment the same "generation" as the 280 - that is the AF400T.

08-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#19
kev.pride Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Modbury North, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 351	I cannot believe this, I have had the AF280T for months thinking I had to use it off camera, put it on the K10 with a new to me A35-105 and the results are fantastic. Now to take some serious photos. Thanks everyone.

08-12-2009, 05:46 AM	#20
AndrewG NY Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chappaqua, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 688	Haven't used an AF400T myself but should have similar technical capabilities to AF280T. It is however much larger and is intended be mounted on a flash bracket rather than hotshoe. It also has substantially more power, and is designed as a pro unit including facility for external power packs and terminals for wired triggers. Your ME Super can use pretty much any flash with manual or auto (thyristor) capabilities; it has little built-in flash automation. If it does anything at all, it might automatically set the shutter speed to X-sync speed and there might be a ready light in the viewfinder if a Pentax-dedicated flash is in use but I'm not 100% sure of either, I'd have to check again.

08-12-2009, 11:11 PM	#21
MeFirstO Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 300133, Romania Posts: 104	Originally posted by AndrewG NY Haven't used an AF400T myself but should have similar technical capabilities to AF280T. It is however much larger and is intended be mounted on a flash bracket rather than hotshoe. It also has substantially more power, and is designed as a pro unit including facility for external power packs and terminals for wired triggers. Your ME Super can use pretty much any flash with manual or auto (thyristor) capabilities; it has little built-in flash automation. If it does anything at all, it might automatically set the shutter speed to X-sync speed and there might be a ready light in the viewfinder if a Pentax-dedicated flash is in use but I'm not 100% sure of either, I'd have to check again. Thank you for shedding some light, Andrew Now I only have to get a flash for the ME Super and go playing and trying myself.

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