K10D with older Pentax flashes.

peted · 11-29-2006, 03:29 AM

Pulled a few flashes out of the museum and had a play.

Both the AF240Z and the AF 260Sa seem to working perfectly in program mode. Looks like I will be able to use them while my Sigma DG 500 Super goes back to be "re-chipped".

roscot · 11-29-2006, 03:35 AM

My AF280T works very well in Auto Thyristor mode.

ChrisN · 11-29-2006, 03:51 AM

I assume everyone knows about testing the trigger voltage of old flash units before using them on your digital?

See Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages

peted · 11-29-2006, 04:32 AM

Originally posted by ChrisN

I assume everyone knows about testing the trigger voltage of old flash units before using them on your digital?

See Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages

Hi Chris,

Don't forget that these are units we have been using on other Pentax D-SLRs, well I have at least on the DS.

Cheers.

Pete

roscot · 11-29-2006, 06:03 AM

Good point though, Pentax noobs may not know this. According to Pentax USA, Pentax DSLRs can handle upto 30volts. Any Pentax flash of the "AF" series should be OK, older 3rd party flashes vary all over the place. It never hurts to test before using.

-Alan

11-29-2006, 03:29 AM	#1
peted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133	K10D with older Pentax flashes. Pulled a few flashes out of the museum and had a play. Both the AF240Z and the AF 260Sa seem to working perfectly in program mode. Looks like I will be able to use them while my Sigma DG 500 Super goes back to be "re-chipped".

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Older Pentax flashes on K10D	Carell	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	2	09-03-2011 05:50 AM
Utility of older auto flashes	newarts	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	11	04-27-2011 10:45 AM
For Sale - Sold: Selling all my Pentax gear (K10D, four lenses, two flashes, filters)	drabina	Sold Items	18	01-14-2009 08:30 PM
K20D and older flashes	ljlayne	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	9	07-16-2008 12:00 AM
Slightly older flashes are CHEAP!	FastPhotography	Flashes, Lighting, and Studio	8	02-26-2008 01:41 PM

11-29-2006, 03:35 AM	#2
roscot Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,363	My AF280T works very well in Auto Thyristor mode.

11-29-2006, 03:51 AM	#3
ChrisN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downunda Photos: Gallery Posts: 212	I assume everyone knows about testing the trigger voltage of old flash units before using them on your digital? See Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages

11-29-2006, 04:32 AM	#4
peted Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 133 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChrisN I assume everyone knows about testing the trigger voltage of old flash units before using them on your digital? See Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages Hi Chris, Don't forget that these are units we have been using on other Pentax D-SLRs, well I have at least on the DS. Cheers. Pete

11-29-2006, 06:03 AM	#5
roscot Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,363	Good point though, Pentax noobs may not know this. According to Pentax USA, Pentax DSLRs can handle upto 30volts. Any Pentax flash of the "AF" series should be OK, older 3rd party flashes vary all over the place. It never hurts to test before using. -Alan