CANADA: Pentax AF-200FG Electronic Flash with Case, CDN$ 36.94 & FREE Shipping

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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000SKVZOM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Racer X 69 · 03-28-2017, 07:36 PM

Amazon is so weird.

When I clicked through the price is $83.79.

Must be the exchange.

ultraviolet · 03-28-2017, 07:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Amazon is so weird. When I clicked through the price is $83.79. Must be the exchange.

$83.79 is Amazon USA, some time Canadians get to smile.

**Weevil** · 03-28-2017, 07:59 PM

I dont know why, but I ordered one... Thanks OP!

bobmaxja · 03-28-2017, 08:05 PM - **1 Like**

I just bought one, great deal

IgorZ · 03-29-2017, 04:35 AM

Never use flash, but at this price I am tempted to try...

bdery · 03-29-2017, 05:00 AM

I bought one. At that price it's cheaper than a restaurant meal. I already have one PTTL and three manual flashes, but this one can be used to drive the others as slaves, or as a compact flash solution for my K-1 when needed.

**Weevil** · 03-29-2017, 06:21 AM

Originally posted by bdery

I bought one. At that price it's cheaper than a restaurant meal. I already have one PTTL and three manual flashes, but this one can be used to drive the others as slaves, or as a compact flash solution for my K-1 when needed.

That exactly what I thought after the fact... good companion for the K-1 and compact to carry in the bag.
But I thought also It would be great for macro photo, and put on a side bracket with extension cords to reduce the shadows of another flash on a trigger... well I ordered another one ...at that price it's a no brainer!

**jacamar** · 03-29-2017, 06:26 AM

I don't have much knowledge or experience with flash, but would like to try this for macro shots of flowers and insects. The PF review says "The flash can be used off camera, wired, but the required 5P synch cord and hot-shoe adapters are somewhat expensive." Can anyone recommend a synch cord and arm/adaptor that could be ordered with this, or should I just go with a higher level unit?

Read more at: Pentax AF200FG Flash Review - Review | PentaxForums.com Reviews

pete-tarmigan · 03-29-2017, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by ultraviolet

From Amazon Canada

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000SKVZOM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for bringing this great deal to our attention! I ordered one as soon as I saw this message. I need a small flash my K-1 for those times when I can't bring my AF 540FGZ.

ybo1 · 03-29-2017, 07:46 AM

Seems they just increased pricing

pete-tarmigan · 03-29-2017, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by ybo1

Seems they just increased pricing

Grrrr. The demand increased, so they increased the price.

ybo1 · 03-30-2017, 05:47 AM

Still at $44,40 . Not a bad price either...

mee · 03-30-2017, 06:37 AM

This one is fixed in a forward position? No rotation of the head it seems..

**jacamar** · 03-30-2017, 09:14 AM

I ordered the unit yesterday and it arrived today, despite opting for free shipping. Seems to work fine from a quick check.
I want to use a bracket so that I can position the flash to one side of the camera for macro shooting. I'm assuming I will need a hot shoe adaptor on the bracket with a threaded hole so that I can attach it, but I'm wondering whether I need a hot shoe adaptor on my K-3, or whether I can connect a cable to the x-sync socket on the camera (if not, then I'm wondering what the socket is for?).
Any advice would be appreciated - I don't want to order things I don't need.

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03-28-2017, 07:36 PM	#2
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,064	Amazon is so weird. When I clicked through the price is $83.79. Must be the exchange.

03-28-2017, 07:41 PM - 1 Like	#3
ultraviolet Pentaxian Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 687 Original Poster	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Amazon is so weird. When I clicked through the price is $83.79. Must be the exchange. $83.79 is Amazon USA, some time Canadians get to smile.

03-28-2017, 07:59 PM	#4
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	I dont know why, but I ordered one... Thanks OP!

03-28-2017, 08:05 PM - 1 Like	#5
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	I just bought one, great deal

03-29-2017, 04:35 AM	#6
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	Never use flash, but at this price I am tempted to try...

03-29-2017, 05:00 AM	#7
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	I bought one. At that price it's cheaper than a restaurant meal. I already have one PTTL and three manual flashes, but this one can be used to drive the others as slaves, or as a compact flash solution for my K-1 when needed.

03-29-2017, 06:21 AM	#8
Weevil Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Originally posted by bdery I bought one. At that price it's cheaper than a restaurant meal. I already have one PTTL and three manual flashes, but this one can be used to drive the others as slaves, or as a compact flash solution for my K-1 when needed. That exactly what I thought after the fact... good companion for the K-1 and compact to carry in the bag. But I thought also It would be great for macro photo, and put on a side bracket with extension cords to reduce the shadows of another flash on a trigger... well I ordered another one ...at that price it's a no brainer!

03-29-2017, 06:26 AM	#9
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	I don't have much knowledge or experience with flash, but would like to try this for macro shots of flowers and insects. The PF review says "The flash can be used off camera, wired, but the required 5P synch cord and hot-shoe adapters are somewhat expensive." Can anyone recommend a synch cord and arm/adaptor that could be ordered with this, or should I just go with a higher level unit? Read more at: Pentax AF200FG Flash Review - Review \| PentaxForums.com Reviews

03-29-2017, 07:11 AM	#10
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by ultraviolet From Amazon Canada https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000SKVZOM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks for bringing this great deal to our attention! I ordered one as soon as I saw this message. I need a small flash my K-1 for those times when I can't bring my AF 540FGZ.

03-29-2017, 07:46 AM	#11
ybo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Seems they just increased pricing

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03-29-2017, 09:13 AM	#12
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by ybo1 Seems they just increased pricing Grrrr. The demand increased, so they increased the price.

03-30-2017, 05:47 AM	#13
ybo1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 135	Still at $44,40 . Not a bad price either...

03-30-2017, 06:37 AM	#14
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	This one is fixed in a forward position? No rotation of the head it seems..

03-30-2017, 09:14 AM	#15
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	I ordered the unit yesterday and it arrived today, despite opting for free shipping. Seems to work fine from a quick check. I want to use a bracket so that I can position the flash to one side of the camera for macro shooting. I'm assuming I will need a hot shoe adaptor on the bracket with a threaded hole so that I can attach it, but I'm wondering whether I need a hot shoe adaptor on my K-3, or whether I can connect a cable to the x-sync socket on the camera (if not, then I'm wondering what the socket is for?). Any advice would be appreciated - I don't want to order things I don't need.