Bolt VS-510P flash compatible with Pentax K-1?

Dnabors · 12-29-2016, 01:11 PM

I’m considering buying the new K-1, so I rented it along with one of the new lenses for a small wedding I’ll be shooting. I will need on camera flash, and didn’t think about renting a flash, so now all I have is the Bolt VS-510P that I use with my K-5. I realize it’s likely not the best features-wise, but will it be safe to use with the K-1?

Thank you.

Adam · 12-30-2016, 07:52 AM

The Pentax flash spec hasn't changed at all on the K-1, so it should work fine. I'm not 100% sure about compatibility with the increased 1/200s sync speed, but worst-case this can be reduced in the K-1's menu.

12-29-2016, 01:11 PM	#1
Dnabors Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	Bolt VS-510P flash compatible with Pentax K-1? I’m considering buying the new K-1, so I rented it along with one of the new lenses for a small wedding I’ll be shooting. I will need on camera flash, and didn’t think about renting a flash, so now all I have is the Bolt VS-510P that I use with my K-5. I realize it’s likely not the best features-wise, but will it be safe to use with the K-1? Thank you.

12-30-2016, 07:52 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	The Pentax flash spec hasn't changed at all on the K-1, so it should work fine. I'm not 100% sure about compatibility with the increased 1/200s sync speed, but worst-case this can be reduced in the K-1's menu. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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