K3 flash sync speed

**johninns** · 12-25-2018, 05:41 PM

The flash on my K3 only works at 1/40 of a sec or slower.

derekkite · 12-25-2018, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by johninns

The flash on my K3 only works at 1/40 of a sec or slower.

Set the dial to X mode. That sets the shutter speed to 1/180.

**johninns** · 12-25-2018, 06:03 PM

I tried that. I thought it was the Yongnuo flash. Just bought the Af-200 FG flash and have same problem. Thanks

pschlute · 12-25-2018, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by johninns

I tried that. I thought it was the Yongnuo flash. Just bought the Af-200 FG flash and have same problem. Thanks

What mode is this in? in the auto modes the camera will try and balance ambient and flash light.

Best way to take full control of your shutter speed is to use manual exposure control and dial in up to 1/180

wl02356427 · 12-25-2018, 07:03 PM

I don't have K3 but Kp. I'll turn to "MANUAL" mode and setting flash mode at "ON" when I want to use an external flash. You may set the HHS on your external flash, and it would work.

**UncleVanya** · 12-25-2018, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by wl02356427

I don't have K3 but Kp. I'll turn to "MANUAL" mode and setting flash mode at "ON" when I want to use an external flash. You may set the HHS on your external flash, and it would work.

HHS? Whats this?

wl02356427 · 12-25-2018, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

HHS? Whats this?

Sorry, wrong spelling. It's High-Speed Sync.

**UncleVanya** · 12-25-2018, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by wl02356427

Sorry, wrong spelling. It's High-Speed Sync.

Originally posted by johninns

I tried that. I thought it was the Yongnuo flash. Just bought the Af-200 FG flash and have same problem. Thanks

Is that supported on those flashes the op mentioned?

---------- Post added 12-25-18 at 11:04 PM ----------

Also 1/40th is well below sync, in X mode the flashes should have fired.

wl02356427 · 12-26-2018, 02:27 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Is that supported on those flashes the op mentioned?

---------- Post added 12-25-18 at 11:04 PM ----------

Also 1/40th is well below sync, in X mode the flashes should have fired.

I had tried the Yongnuo flash YN585 EX, and it works. AF201FG I am not sure about it. I have tried YN585 EX & JY610 II. The method I mentioned is ok. Or it may work if you try to restore the original setting, and try it again.

mcgregni · 12-26-2018, 03:36 AM

Originally posted by johninns

The flash on my K3 only works at 1/40 of a sec or slower.

If that's all there is to report about it then the camera is faulty .... Get it repaired or replaced.

photolady95 · 12-26-2018, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by wl02356427

AF201FG I am not sure about it.

I have that flash and it allows for the natural sync of 1/180, but mine are on a K-30, K-50, and a K-5.

**johninns** · 12-26-2018, 06:23 AM

I have tried manual mode, every other mode as well. I do think is just a faulty camera. K 70 works fine. Thanks for all the help.

**UncleVanya** · 12-26-2018, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by johninns

I have tried manual mode, every other mode as well. I do think is just a faulty camera. K 70 works fine. Thanks for all the help.

Have you reset the camera to defaults?

pschlute · 12-26-2018, 07:23 AM

Have you set the camera to Slow Speed Sync ?

**johninns** · 12-28-2018, 06:11 PM

Tried all suggestions. Still not working. Thanks to everyone.

12-25-2018, 05:41 PM	#1
johninns Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 20	K3 flash sync speed The flash on my K3 only works at 1/40 of a sec or slower.

12-26-2018, 07:19 AM	#13
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by johninns I have tried manual mode, every other mode as well. I do think is just a faulty camera. K 70 works fine. Thanks for all the help. Have you reset the camera to defaults? Last edited by UncleVanya; 12-28-2018 at 07:40 PM.

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12-25-2018, 05:44 PM	#2
derekkite Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nelson B.C. Posts: 3,782	Originally posted by johninns The flash on my K3 only works at 1/40 of a sec or slower. Set the dial to X mode. That sets the shutter speed to 1/180.

12-25-2018, 06:03 PM	#3
johninns Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 20 Original Poster	I tried that. I thought it was the Yongnuo flash. Just bought the Af-200 FG flash and have same problem. Thanks

12-25-2018, 06:21 PM	#4
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Originally posted by johninns I tried that. I thought it was the Yongnuo flash. Just bought the Af-200 FG flash and have same problem. Thanks What mode is this in? in the auto modes the camera will try and balance ambient and flash light. Best way to take full control of your shutter speed is to use manual exposure control and dial in up to 1/180

12-25-2018, 07:03 PM	#5
wl02356427 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan Photos: Albums Posts: 32	I don't have K3 but Kp. I'll turn to "MANUAL" mode and setting flash mode at "ON" when I want to use an external flash. You may set the HHS on your external flash, and it would work.

12-25-2018, 08:43 PM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by wl02356427 I don't have K3 but Kp. I'll turn to "MANUAL" mode and setting flash mode at "ON" when I want to use an external flash. You may set the HHS on your external flash, and it would work. HHS? Whats this?

12-25-2018, 08:45 PM	#7
wl02356427 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan Photos: Albums Posts: 32	Originally posted by UncleVanya HHS? Whats this? Sorry, wrong spelling. It's High-Speed Sync.

12-25-2018, 09:02 PM	#8
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,460	Originally posted by wl02356427 Sorry, wrong spelling. It's High-Speed Sync. Originally posted by johninns I tried that. I thought it was the Yongnuo flash. Just bought the Af-200 FG flash and have same problem. Thanks Is that supported on those flashes the op mentioned? ---------- Post added 12-25-18 at 11:04 PM ---------- Also 1/40th is well below sync, in X mode the flashes should have fired.

12-26-2018, 02:27 AM	#9
wl02356427 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Taipei City, Taiwan Photos: Albums Posts: 32	Originally posted by UncleVanya Is that supported on those flashes the op mentioned? ---------- Post added 12-25-18 at 11:04 PM ---------- Also 1/40th is well below sync, in X mode the flashes should have fired. I had tried the Yongnuo flash YN585 EX, and it works. AF201FG I am not sure about it. I have tried YN585 EX & JY610 II. The method I mentioned is ok. Or it may work if you try to restore the original setting, and try it again.

12-26-2018, 03:36 AM	#10
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	Originally posted by johninns The flash on my K3 only works at 1/40 of a sec or slower. If that's all there is to report about it then the camera is faulty .... Get it repaired or replaced.

12-26-2018, 03:56 AM	#11
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by wl02356427 AF201FG I am not sure about it. I have that flash and it allows for the natural sync of 1/180, but mine are on a K-30, K-50, and a K-5.

12-26-2018, 06:23 AM	#12
johninns Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 20 Original Poster	I have tried manual mode, every other mode as well. I do think is just a faulty camera. K 70 works fine. Thanks for all the help.

12-26-2018, 07:23 AM	#14
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,216	Have you set the camera to Slow Speed Sync ?

12-28-2018, 06:11 PM	#15
johninns Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 20 Original Poster	Tried all suggestions. Still not working. Thanks to everyone.