What is a good Flash for a K20D?

somethinchill · 06-28-2009, 12:01 AM

I recently purchased the Pentax K20D. I am going to shoot a wedding indoors in a few months and I need a flash. What would be a good flash to buy? I don't want to get a piece of crap. Thanks.

wlachan · 06-28-2009, 12:10 AM

Metz or Nikon flash in A mode, body in M.

emr · 06-28-2009, 12:38 AM

Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide

Matt (a member here) has gathered this great info package.

somethinchill · 06-28-2009, 01:34 PM

Thank you. Is their any modle in particular?

Ash · 06-28-2009, 02:07 PM

Most of the high end Pentax, Metz and Sigma flashes are excellent.
I have the Pentax AF540FGZ and it is a great flash for weddings - powerful and reasonably reliable even in P-TTL. Better (more consistent) results though in M mode if your lighting conditions don't change - but I've not had a problem with mine in P-TTL mode and using the FEC extensively to get my exposures right.

Blue · 06-28-2009, 03:44 PM

If you won't all the capabilities, Ash is correct.

There are about 4 ring flashes that are currently available that will support p-ttl as well. Unfortunately, neither the K20d nor the K200d will support ttl mode.

Edit: The various p-ttl ring flashes can be found through Matt's site as well.

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06-28-2009, 12:10 AM	#2
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,626	Metz or Nikon flash in A mode, body in M.

06-28-2009, 12:38 AM	#3
emr Guest	Pentax P-TTL Flash Comparison: The Definitive Guide Matt (a member here) has gathered this great info package.

06-28-2009, 01:34 PM	#4
somethinchill New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 20 Original Poster	Thank you. Is their any modle in particular?

06-28-2009, 02:07 PM	#5
Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,695	Most of the high end Pentax, Metz and Sigma flashes are excellent. I have the Pentax AF540FGZ and it is a great flash for weddings - powerful and reasonably reliable even in P-TTL. Better (more consistent) results though in M mode if your lighting conditions don't change - but I've not had a problem with mine in P-TTL mode and using the FEC extensively to get my exposures right.

06-28-2009, 03:44 PM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,212	If you won't all the capabilities, Ash is correct. There are about 4 ring flashes that are currently available that will support p-ttl as well. Unfortunately, neither the K20d nor the K200d will support ttl mode. Edit: The various p-ttl ring flashes can be found through Matt's site as well.