Flash for use with Olympus OM2n & Pentax 645n

John_Furst · Apr 30, 2014

Hi there. New to the site, so apologies if this is in the wrong section.

I'm looking to buy a flash that would work on my Olympus OM2n and my Pentax 645n. I'm a student and quite broke so it would be great to buy one that would work with both cameras.

I have a Cobra 440 AF and that works with my Olympus and a Holga 120GN that I use. It wont fire with my Pentax.

Can you guys give me some advice? Many thanks.

John

Mike_E · Apr 30, 2014

Metz 45 ct/cl 4. It uses a PC cable or you can go wireless using the PC connectors.

Set it to the f stop you want on auto-thyristor, stay within the range it says and you're good to go.

No worries, no hassle, on camera or off.

compur · Apr 30, 2014

It depends on how much compatibility you want between your flash and your cameras' flash automation features. Since you have a flash that works with your Olympus why not buy a Pentax flash for your 645N? I see Pentax AF-series flash units selling on eBay for about $20-$40. One sold for $13 recently. Is this too much for your budget?