A genuine Pentax flash for most 35mm, medium format and digital SLR cameras

• Original Pentax flashgun
• Compact and lightweight
• Auto program operation
• Can set speed/aperture
• For Pentax manual SLRs
• For Pentax AF cameras
• For Pentax 645 cameras
• For Pentax digital SLRs
• For Samsung GX DSLRs
• Includes 4x AA batteries

This is a genuine Pentax AF200SA flash unit suitable for many of the company's manual focus, AF and digital SLR cameras, plus Samsung GX DSLRs. It offers dedicated program auto flash operation with suitable models (see below), where the flash sets the shutter speed and aperture automatically, and displays a flash ready indication in the viewfinder. On cameras without program mode it can set the shutter speed automatically, with apertures set manually from a chart in the instructions - you can download a copy free of charge (see link below).

The flash is dedicated with all suitable Pentax cameras (see below). On earlier cameras, dedicated auto mode sets the shutter speed automatically and displays a flash ready indication in the viewfinder. On some models the correct exposure is also confirmed after the exposure. Programmed auto flash is available on later cameras, where both shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. The flash does not offer TTL or P-TTL flash control, but uses its own sensor on the front to control exposure.

The guide number is 20m (65 feet) with ISO 100 film. Auto exposure range is 0.8 to 5m (2.6 to 16.4 feet) in aperture priority or program modes. Thyristor circuitry for faster recycling and more flashes per set of batteries. The flash offers a very wide angle of coverage, suitable for lenses from 28mm wide angle upwards (on 35mm cameras, or the equivalent on other formats).

The flash is extremely well made (in Japan). A locking wheel allows the flash to be fixed tightly to the camera's hot shoe. Even the battery compartment has a proper hinge, and is captive so it can't be lost. Power is supplied by 4x standard AA batteries, and disposable alkaline (included) or rechargeable NiCd or NiMH types can be used. It's very compact at only around 62x97x58mm, and weighs only 160g. Even if you have a larger flash, this unit makes a great backup, and is ideal to carry around "just in case".

An excellent little flashgun for Pentax users!

Condition: Excellent++ (8/10)
This flash is in fully working order, and good condition. It charges and fires correctly, and dedicated features work properly with suitable cameras. Cosmetically it shows just some surface scratches and scrapes in the plastic finish. The battery contacts are slightly marked (not corroded) but have been cleaned and work fine.

No cracks, splits or deep scratches, and overall it's in good shape!
At the time of listing we have more than one of this item, but the pictures and description here are representative of all of them.

Includes 4x Alkaline AA batteries

Click here for a free download of the instruction manual from Pentax

The flash can be used with any 35mm, medium format or digital Pentax SLR camera with a hot shoe, as follows:

Programmed auto flash works on the Pentax A3 (A3000), P30 (P3), P30N (P3N), P30T, P50 (P5), MZ-M (ZX-M), Super A (Super Program), Program A (Program Plus), SFX (SF1), SFXn (SF1n), SF7, Z-1 (PZ-1), PZ-1 (PZ-1P), Z-10 (PZ-10), Z-20 (PZ-20), Z-70 (PZ-70), MZ-3, MZ-5 (ZX-5), MZ-5n (ZX-5n), MZ-6, MZ-7 (ZX-7), MZ-10 (ZX-10), MZ-30 (ZX-30), MZ-50 (ZX-50), MZ-60 (ZX-60), MZ-S, 645, 645N, 645NII and 67II, plus all digital models including the *ist D, DS, DS2, DL, DL2, K100D, K100D Super, K110D, K10D, K20D, K200D, K-m (K2000), K-x, K-r, K-5 and K-7, plus the similar Samsung GX-1S, GX-1L, GX-10 and GX-20 (but not other Samsung models). Both shutter speed and aperture are set automatically, with flash ready shown in the viewfinder. Not compatible with TTL or P-TTL flash modes - exposure is controlled by the sensor on the flash.

Dedicated auto flash works on models such as the Pentax ME Super, ME-F, MG, MV and MV-1. The shutter speed is set automatically when the flash is charged, and flash ready status is shown in the viewfinder. Apertures are set manually from the chart in the instruction manual.

Auto (non-dedicated) flash mode works on older Pentax cameras such as the ME, MX, KM, KX, K2, K1000, ES and ES II, Spotmatic F, the EI-2000 digital and many others. Shutter speeds and apertures are set manually, and exposure is controlled by the flash. The trigger voltage is under 8v, which is well within the ISO standard of 24v, and Pentax's stated limit of 30v for DSLRs.