Asahi Pentax AF200S flash

styleruk · 07-19-2007, 03:02 PM

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I'm considering putting a bid on ebay for a flash for my digital K110, does anyone know if the Asahi Pentax AF200S flash works or not? I have 19 hours before I have to bid, however, any information would be useful for choosing one in the future.

Pentax AF200S Flash and case on eBay Flash Units Accessories, Film Camera Accessories, Photography

Regards
Si

Entropy · 07-19-2007, 07:10 PM

The hole on the front looks like the sensor for an on-flash metering unit. This is good.

On the other hand, many older flashes have very high trigger voltages. While the Pentax K-series cameras can tolerate much higher voltages than other DSLRs (spec for K100D is 30V I believe, K10D is not yet specified exactly but has been confirmed by Pentax reps to be higher, Canon DSLRs can only handle 6V), many older flashes have 200V+ trigger voltages that will fry modern digital cameras.

Pictures of the back would be useful to figure out what sort of auto/manual functionality it has.

styleruk · 07-20-2007, 01:08 AM

I have asked for the voltage, K110 manual does not state voltage. cannot find anything on web either. Maybe I should take a chance.
Si

roscot · 07-20-2007, 02:28 AM

Trigger voltage should be OK.
Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages

AF200SA measured at 7.65-7.72V.

Pentax USA told me 25V max for all the K series cameras. I was told 30V for the ist Dx series a couple of years ago.

Last edited by roscot; 07-20-2007 at 04:20 AM.

07-19-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
styleruk New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3	Asahi Pentax AF200S flash Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. I'm considering putting a bid on ebay for a flash for my digital K110, does anyone know if the Asahi Pentax AF200S flash works or not? I have 19 hours before I have to bid, however, any information would be useful for choosing one in the future. Pentax AF200S Flash and case on eBay Flash Units Accessories, Film Camera Accessories, Photography Regards Si

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07-19-2007, 07:10 PM	#2
Entropy Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 976	The hole on the front looks like the sensor for an on-flash metering unit. This is good. On the other hand, many older flashes have very high trigger voltages. While the Pentax K-series cameras can tolerate much higher voltages than other DSLRs (spec for K100D is 30V I believe, K10D is not yet specified exactly but has been confirmed by Pentax reps to be higher, Canon DSLRs can only handle 6V), many older flashes have 200V+ trigger voltages that will fry modern digital cameras. Pictures of the back would be useful to figure out what sort of auto/manual functionality it has.

07-20-2007, 01:08 AM	#3
styleruk New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3 Original Poster	I have asked for the voltage, K110 manual does not state voltage. cannot find anything on web either. Maybe I should take a chance. Si

07-20-2007, 02:28 AM	#4
roscot Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Beach VA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,363	Trigger voltage should be OK. Photo Strobe Trigger Voltages AF200SA measured at 7.65-7.72V. Pentax USA told me 25V max for all the K series cameras. I was told 30V for the ist Dx series a couple of years ago. Last edited by roscot; 07-20-2007 at 04:20 AM.