Rokinon

Rokinon D870AF-PK Digital TTL Flash for Pentax

Name: Rokinon D870AF-PK Digital TTL Flash for Pentax
Brand: Rokinon
SKU: D870AF-PK

Enhance Your Photography with the Rokinon D870AF Digital TTL Flash The Rokinon D870AF Digital TTL Flash is designed to seamlessly integrate with your Pentax camera, providing reliable and accurate lighting for a variety of shooting scenarios. With full TTL control and automatic operation, this fl...

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Overview

Enhance Your Photography with the Rokinon D870AF Digital TTL Flash

The Rokinon D870AF Digital TTL Flash is designed to seamlessly integrate with your Pentax camera, providing reliable and accurate lighting for a variety of shooting scenarios. With full TTL control and automatic operation, this flash simplifies the process of creating well-lit and visually appealing photographs.

Specifications:

Type: Digital TTL Flash
Compatibility: Pentax Cameras
Control: Full TTL Control
Operation: Fully Automatic TTL
Color: Black

Key Features

Guide Number: 26m/85ft; TTL Auto Focus

Zoom Position: 35mm; Bounce Position:0-digree/30-digree/45-digree/60-digree//90-digree

Recycle Time: 0.3-7 sec; Power Source: 4x AA batteries

Power Saving Function

Red Eye Reduction

Specifications

Guide Number

26m/85ft

Flash Mode

TTL Auto Focus

Zoom Position

35mm

Bounce Position

0-degree/30-degree/45-degree/60-degree/90-degree

Recycle Time

0.3-7 seconds

Power Source

4x AA batteries

Special Features

Power Saving Function, Red Eye Reduction

Compatibility

Pentax

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the guide number of the Rokinon D870AF-PK Digital TTL Flash?

The Rokinon D870AF-PK flash has a guide number of 26m/85ft, indicating its light output power for various shooting distances.

What type of autofocus system does this flash support?

This flash supports TTL (Through-The-Lens) Auto Focus, which allows for automatic and accurate exposure calculations with compatible Pentax cameras.

Can the flash head be angled for bounce lighting?

Yes, the flash head can be angled at multiple bounce positions, including 0, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees, for more flexible lighting.

What kind of batteries does this flash unit use?

The Rokinon D870AF-PK Digital TTL Flash is powered by 4x AA batteries.

Does this flash have any features to prevent red eyes in photos?

Yes, this flash unit includes a Red Eye Reduction feature to help minimize the red-eye effect in portraits.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Features a guide number of 26m/85ft, providing ample light output for various shooting situations
Offers TTL (Through-The-Lens) Auto Focus, ensuring precise and automatic flash exposure with compatible cameras
The flash head has multiple bounce positions (0-90 degrees), allowing for creative light direction and soft illumination
Includes a power saving function to help extend battery life during prolonged use
Equipped with red-eye reduction, helping to prevent the common issue of red eyes in portrait photography

👎 Cons

The recycle time of 0.3-7 seconds can be relatively slow at higher power settings, potentially missing fast-paced shots
Requires 4x AA batteries as a power source, which need to be purchased separately and can add to ongoing costs
The zoom position is fixed at 35mm, limiting its adaptability for lenses with different focal lengths
Specifically designed for Pentax cameras, making it incompatible with other camera systems
The guide number of 26m/85ft, while decent, may not be powerful enough for very large spaces or extreme distances