You need a flash with Pentax analogue TTL to take advantage of the SuperProgram. I think the best compromise flash for it is the AF280T, the most powerful Pentax flash that will mount on the hot shoe. Tilt, swivel, thyristor settings (2), full manual, and 1/32 manual are available in addition to TTL. The flash has a confirmation lamp, ready lamp, test fire button, and an angled down macro setting, and can accept wide-angle (24mm) and telephoto (90mm) clip-ons from Pentax. Third party cables can be found to get the flash off-camera. The GN is about 90 (feet) at ASA100, making it a fairly powerful flash.
Amita Guha wrote:
I just got my new Super Program in the mail. It appears to function perfectly, and that SMC 50mm/1.7 is a sweet little lens. I've been studying the manual and it looks like there are some special flash modes, but I don't think my Vivitar Thyristor flash will work with them. Do I need some sort of special Pentax flash to take advantage of these features?
Thanks,
Amita
