Originally posted by lost Sorry if this is easy to find with the search function, but right now that isn't working right for me (I think it's this computer).
Will a flash from a brand other than Pentax
fit/function correctly? I think i remember reading somewhere that a film flash may not work right (voltage differences if I remember right, but I may be wrong), but what about other DLSR flashes? I just found out I may need one for tommorrow, and noone around here carries Pentax gear in stock.
Thanks!
there are multiple issues.
as
jshurak mentioned, compatibility of flash voltage can be a big issue.
also, you would need (perhaps want is a better word here but I'll stick with need) a flash which has an "Auto" mode and built in sensor, and let the flash then calculate exposure based upon F-Stop and ISO settings.
I would buy a flash bracket and hot shoe adaptor, also as
jshurak mentioned
If you cannot get a shoe adaptor and cable, look to get a slave unit, and mount the other flash on top of the slave, and use the pop up flash to trigger the slave
You should set the pop up in this case to min power manual flash, i.e. just enough light to get yur flash to trigger, but not influence the shot. if you leave the camera on P-TTL the preflash will trigger the slave before the shutter is open.