The *ist DS2 was the last Pentax DSLR that supported TTL flash metering, to the best of my knowledge (*ist D, *ist DS and *ist DS2).
The K100D, K110D and K10D support only P-TTL flash metering, to the best of my knowledge. When used with external flash units that do not support P-TTL dedicated mode, you need to either use manual or the built-in auto mode of the flash unit. Flash units that do not have an auto mode must be used in manual mode. Mat: My statement (at the bottom of the quotes below) was meant to say that "if Metz were to make a P-TTL module", not that they have done so as yet. ;-) I heard rumors from people who spoke to them after Photokina that they were now considering it as the K10D looks like it will be popular enough to invest in the development work required. Godfrey On Oct 27, 2006, at 1:17 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: > Will I be able to use an Pentax AF280T or AF400T flash in auto > mode only on > the new Pentax digital bodies or should TTL work? The same question > for my > Metz flashes with 372 module... > >> As I mentioned earlier in the thread, so far no P-TTL module from >> Metz. >> >> Though it occurs to me, with a DS/DS2, if all you want is the basic >> flash integration, and TTL operation, either an SCA 372 or a 374/AF >> module, and the SCA 300c cable, would work. >> And if you buy them used (they're all over ebay/KEH/etc.), they're a >> LOT cheaper than the 3701/3000c combo. > >>> If/when I want a dedicated flash, I'll go with the Pentax or, if >>> Metz >>> has done a P-TTL module, a Metz. So far I haven't seen the need: >>> the >>> Sunpak 383 works fine. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
