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neilj · 12-12-2009, 10:53 AM

Finally got in the digital world with a K-7. I asked Pentax & they responded & I have another question & don't want to drive them nuts, so I'll drive you nuts instead

I have an old pentax af200sa flash. Pentax told me to use that in manual mode. Would the flash x mode also be considered a manual mode? Thanks for any input & look forward to browsing this forum & learning more about digital picture taking, etc.

NeilJ

Stratman · 12-12-2009, 12:39 PM

Does that flash have an "auto" mode? I do not mean TTL, but auto. If so you can use it that way, It should have a little chart on it telling you what aperture and shutter speed to use for whatever ISO you choose. I have a 3rd party flash with auto mode, and once you figure it out, it works pretty well. On mine, I usually start out at ISO 100, F5.6, and 1/180 of a second, and adjust from there. You'll need to shoot in M mode on your camera.

**Ash** · 12-12-2009, 12:49 PM

Right, but to answer your question, the camera's X mode is basically a fixed shutter speed mode (1/180 sec), not really a manual mode as M mode allows for any shutter speed setting. You can basically emulate the X mode by using M mode and selecting 1/180 as the shutter speed.

neilj · 12-12-2009, 02:51 PM

Thanks for your input. This flash worked per program on my A3000 with the ring set to a. I can go by the chart & guide number in the flash owners manual & do some experimenting. I just wanted to be careful & not damage any circuirty in the camera using this old flash wrong.
Again, thanks for your input.

neilj

12-12-2009, 10:53 AM	#1
neilj Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle, TX Posts: 45	Newbie Finally got in the digital world with a K-7. I asked Pentax & they responded & I have another question & don't want to drive them nuts, so I'll drive you nuts instead I have an old pentax af200sa flash. Pentax told me to use that in manual mode. Would the flash x mode also be considered a manual mode? Thanks for any input & look forward to browsing this forum & learning more about digital picture taking, etc. NeilJ

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12-12-2009, 12:39 PM	#2
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	Does that flash have an "auto" mode? I do not mean TTL, but auto. If so you can use it that way, It should have a little chart on it telling you what aperture and shutter speed to use for whatever ISO you choose. I have a 3rd party flash with auto mode, and once you figure it out, it works pretty well. On mine, I usually start out at ISO 100, F5.6, and 1/180 of a second, and adjust from there. You'll need to shoot in M mode on your camera.

12-12-2009, 12:49 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Right, but to answer your question, the camera's X mode is basically a fixed shutter speed mode (1/180 sec), not really a manual mode as M mode allows for any shutter speed setting. You can basically emulate the X mode by using M mode and selecting 1/180 as the shutter speed.

12-12-2009, 02:51 PM	#4
neilj Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Panhandle, TX Posts: 45 Original Poster	Thanks for your input. This flash worked per program on my A3000 with the ring set to a. I can go by the chart & guide number in the flash owners manual & do some experimenting. I just wanted to be careful & not damage any circuirty in the camera using this old flash wrong. Again, thanks for your input. neilj