APRANET Tumax DSL-883 AFZ Pentax P-TTL salamasalama optisella orjalla

Imagine you're shooting a wedding reception in a dimly lit ballroom, and your Pentax camera's built-in flash just isn't cutting it. The APRANET Tumax DSL-883 AFZ slides onto your hot shoe and instantly transforms the scene—bouncing light off the ceiling for soft, flattering portraits, or swiveling to catch a candid laugh across the dance floor. With a guide number of 40 at ISO 100, it throws enough power to illuminate groups and distant subjects, while the P-TTL system handles exposure automatically so you can focus on the moment.

Key specifications

• Guide number: 40 (at 85mm, ISO 100)
• Compatible with Pentax P-TTL camera systems
• Flash modes: P-TTL, Manual, Multi, S1, S2 (optical slave)
• Zoom range: auto 28-85mm, manual 28/35/50/85mm
• Vertical rotation: -7° to 90°; horizontal rotation: 0° to 270°
• Power: 4x AA batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH)
• Recycle time: approx. 0.5-8 seconds
• Flash duration: 1/1000s - 1/20000s
• Colour temperature: 5600K
• AF assist beam for low-light focusing
• Backlit LCD panel for easy settings
• Built-in wide panel (24mm coverage) and reflector card
• Second curtain sync (P-TTL dependent)
• Flash exposure compensation via camera

Why choose it

The Tumax DSL-883 AFZ delivers pro-level lighting control without the pro price tag. Its optical slave modes (S1 and S2) let you trigger it wirelessly from another flash, opening up creative off-camera setups. The swivel and tilt head gives you full bounce flexibility, and the built-in wide panel and reflector card add versatility for everything from landscapes to catchlights. Plus, the backlit LCD makes adjustments quick even in the dark.

Ideal use cases

• Wedding and event photography
• Portrait sessions indoors or outdoors
• Macro and close-up work with off-camera flash
• Fill flash for harsh sunlight
• Creative multi-flash setups using optical slave

Good to know

The flash runs on four AA batteries, so you can use rechargeable Ni-MH cells to save money and reduce waste. It's compatible with Pentax P-TTL, ensuring reliable automatic exposure with your camera. The AF assist beam helps your camera focus in dim conditions, and the flash exposure compensation lets you fine-tune output right from the camera body. No batteries are included, so grab a set before your next shoot.