- Manufactured Asahi Optical Corp, Japan
- Guide Number 16 at ASA 100
- Angle of illumination area of a 35mm lens (on a 35mm camera)
- Working range in program mode 1.6 – 13ft (.5 – 4m)
- Flash duration 1/2000 – 1/30,000 sec
- Recycle time 6 seconds
- Batteries 2 x AA 1.5v
- # of flashes approx 250
- Auto ASA range 25-400
- Weight 3.7oz (105g)
- thyristor circuit
- test button
Overview
This is the first flash I ever bought! I got it in a package ‘deal’ with my Pentax P30t so I don’t remember how much it cost, it was definitely one of the cheapest options at the time, I know that. Maybe $20. Frankly it’s not much of a flash but I’ve gotten a lot of good use out of it. It does work with the P30t and similar cameras to do programmed AE.
Usage
Programmed AE mode (on P30t and similar cameras): set switch to Program, the lens to A and the shutter to the sync speed. Aperture will be automatically be determined by the distance to subject. Manual mode: set switch to Manu., the shutter to the sync speed, and the aperture according to the table on the back of the flash for your film speed and distance to subject. Has a test button.
Related Links
- pentax-manuals.com has manuals for Pentax cameras & accessories
