On Mar 3, 2008, at 11:13 AM, Vic Mortelmans wrote: >> My own advice would be to use a good quality non dedicated flash >> such as a Vivitar 285. > > Probably a better advice on the longer term. Non-Pentax side question: > will this type of flash also be of use on a modern Canon DSLR?
I agree with this too. The modern Vivitar 285 HV or a Sunpak 383 have very low trigger voltage (< 6V) and can be used on any modern DSLR or fixed lens digicam safely. I use the Sunpak 383 ... it lacks the zoom head but I is easier to fit with the Lumiquest diffusers and bounce attachments. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
