WTB: pentax k-x flash!?

ToTaLKaRNaGe

i just got a white pentax k-x for xmas and now i need a flash unit. i have never messed with these units even on my nikon. if anyone has any ideas on a good unit that will do bounce flash and sync let me know. or anyone that could help me understand the terminology of the things that do with flash i would greatly appreciate it.

Grainbelt

Your K-x supports wireless flash control with the camera off the hotshoe.

Pentax flashes that can accommodate this are the AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ. The 360 tilts but does not swivel. The 540 tilts, swivels, and is more powerful.

The Sigma EF 530 DG Super would be another choice that can tilt, swivel, and supports wireless flash. Be sure to get the P-TTL (Pentax) model.

I don't have any of those for sale, but it is unclear whether you are looking for advice or to find a used unit, so I thought I'd pipe up. Perhaps this belongs in the accessories forum?

ToTaLKaRNaGe

Grainbelt wrote:

I don't have any of those for sale, but it is unclear whether you are looking for advice or to find a used unit, so I thought I'd pipe up. Perhaps this belongs in the accessories forum?

ah it was a little bit of both. i have been looking at the sigma and i believe im going to try to find one for sale

ToTaLKaRNaGe

Grainbelt wrote:

I don't have any of those for sale, but it is unclear whether you are looking for advice or to find a used unit, so I thought I'd pipe up. Perhaps this belongs in the accessories forum?

thanks for the information.

MarkR

Metz also makes a few models (48 AF1 and 58 AF1) that will do what you are looking for. You want to look for the P-TTL (Pentax) versions of these.

I don't have any for sale, though. Sorry.