third party flash use

Bigwilly · 08-24-2010, 09:23 AM

As a newby to the forum and Pentax DSLR, I thank all for sharing info; I'm reposting my question here:

My current question is flash use with my K2000: can I safely use the Minolta auto360PX on the hotshoe (I'm guessing in Manual mode only), alone; and secondly, use that as a master to trigger my AF-560FGZ as wireless slave?
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**boriscleto** · 08-24-2010, 09:45 AM

The auto360PX has a trigger voltage of 5.24V so it is safe to use on the hotshoe.

As far a wireless slave goes, I think the built in flash is the only way to trigger a slave on the K-m.

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08-24-2010, 09:23 AM	#1
Bigwilly New Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2	third party flash use As a newby to the forum and Pentax DSLR, I thank all for sharing info; I'm reposting my question here: My current question is flash use with my K2000: can I safely use the Minolta auto360PX on the hotshoe (I'm guessing in Manual mode only), alone; and secondly, use that as a master to trigger my AF-560FGZ as wireless slave? ************

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08-24-2010, 09:45 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	The auto360PX has a trigger voltage of 5.24V so it is safe to use on the hotshoe. As far a wireless slave goes, I think the built in flash is the only way to trigger a slave on the K-m. Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages Novice Here (Cheap Flash Questions)