Pentax K-5 and Yongnuo 560 III

wmich · 07-23-2013, 09:04 PM

Hello everyone,

I have a k-5 and would like to connect it to a Yongnuo 560 III (wired). I'm not sure what type of sync cable to buy. Can someone point me in the right direction please?

Thanks

Joe

ale_guy · 07-24-2013, 04:29 AM

You could use a pc to pc cable to connect the K-5's flash sync port (the plug right below the popup flash button) to the speedlite. But since the YN-560 III has a wireless receiver in it, I don't know why you wouldn't get an RF-602 or 603 transmitter instead. PC cables are a real pain in the a** to use. They fall out easily, bend when stepped on, can be tripped over, and they're not all that cheap.

Just my $0.02.

p38arover · 07-24-2013, 04:38 AM

Can we assume you don't want to use it mounted on the K-5 hotshoe?

wmich · 07-24-2013, 05:20 AM

Thank you for responding.

Ale_guy, I will be using the camera and flash in a photobooth setup where the equipment will be static. The camera will be in an enclosed box and the flash/umbrella setup will be mounted above the box. I would like a wire solution for this so that I don't have to worry about batteries being drained in the transmitters.

p38arover, I did see that but i don't really see the pro to using a hotshoe adapter if I'm not using a P-TTL flash (I could be wrong on that).

I was over whelmed when doing a simple search online for PC sync cords and I saw male/female, screw type PC connectors, 3.5mm, 2.5mm mono jack...

Thanks

Joe

**crewl1** · 07-24-2013, 08:58 AM

The K-5 sync port uses universal PC cable style like this>

I don't know what is on the Yongnuo side.

**crewl1** · 07-24-2013, 09:08 AM

The screw version of the above looks like this, you can also use it but it takes a few moments longer to attach/remove if you want to use the screw function. (Ignore the phono plug)

wmich · 07-24-2013, 12:47 PM

Thank you sir!

07-23-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
wmich New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 21	Pentax K-5 and Yongnuo 560 III Hello everyone, I have a k-5 and would like to connect it to a Yongnuo 560 III (wired). I'm not sure what type of sync cable to buy. Can someone point me in the right direction please? Thanks Joe

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07-24-2013, 04:29 AM	#2
ale_guy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 31	You could use a pc to pc cable to connect the K-5's flash sync port (the plug right below the popup flash button) to the speedlite. But since the YN-560 III has a wireless receiver in it, I don't know why you wouldn't get an RF-602 or 603 transmitter instead. PC cables are a real pain in the a** to use. They fall out easily, bend when stepped on, can be tripped over, and they're not all that cheap. Just my $0.02.

07-24-2013, 04:38 AM	#3
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Can we assume you don't want to use it mounted on the K-5 hotshoe?

07-24-2013, 05:20 AM	#4
wmich New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Original Poster	Thank you for responding. Ale_guy, I will be using the camera and flash in a photobooth setup where the equipment will be static. The camera will be in an enclosed box and the flash/umbrella setup will be mounted above the box. I would like a wire solution for this so that I don't have to worry about batteries being drained in the transmitters. p38arover, I did see that but i don't really see the pro to using a hotshoe adapter if I'm not using a P-TTL flash (I could be wrong on that). I was over whelmed when doing a simple search online for PC sync cords and I saw male/female, screw type PC connectors, 3.5mm, 2.5mm mono jack... Thanks Joe

07-24-2013, 08:58 AM	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The K-5 sync port uses universal PC cable style like this> I don't know what is on the Yongnuo side.

07-24-2013, 09:08 AM	#6
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The screw version of the above looks like this, you can also use it but it takes a few moments longer to attach/remove if you want to use the screw function. (Ignore the phono plug)

07-24-2013, 12:47 PM	#7
wmich New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 21 Original Poster	Thank you sir!

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