Similar in power and features (some more, some less) to Metz 45, this is the
classic example of Potato-masher style flash. Until the very last moment, I
wanted to keep it, even wanting to order some used accessories from USA. But
then, although this flash is very powerful, I don't use it at full power
anyway, so I want to get some smaller flash, propably a metz MZ 40. I am
available light guy, I got this flash for banquet photography once, but the job
didn't work out, so I don't need such powerful flash. As I am selling it, I
should perhaps advertise it a bit :)
This flash is IMHO actually BETTER than PENTAX AF400T !!! Much more options, ..
.
GN 45 @ 35mm coverage (so no artif. inflated high GN at 105mm zoom but quite
lower at 35mm, flash coverage standard). TTL/AUTO/MANUAL settings.
7 AUTO apertures! From f/1.4 (100asa) to f/11 !!! AF400T starts at f/4 (phew!).
f/1.4 is great for fill-in autoflash. manual down to 1/64 power setting!
Precise control over aperture and power in manual mode. Bounce and Swiwel all
around! 270 deg + 90 deg., let's you shoot right back into your face :) many
power options... 6 AA cells (alkalines/NiCd/NiMh), many powerpacks (actually,
all the TR II and 510V packs for Pentax are made by Sunpak), included is AC/DC
source (input = 100/120/220/240 V - international!) for free. incl. original
case, filter holder free! Hotshoe/X synch adapter for cameras without X synch
socket. incl. quick-attach bracket, with twelve positions for the flash (e.g.
for macro). incl. (!!!) (free!!!) is my genuine home-made bounce/softener,
similar to Lumiquests'. It spreads the light for even 24mm (and possibly 20mm!)
coverage, softening shadows a lot!!! Works great. Folding!
TTL for Pentax cameras is possible via PT-2D module and EXT-11 cable, both are
I think readily available in States (but very rare in Czech republic, that's
another reason I am selling it). I was offered PT-2D for 15$ and ext-11 for
10$, myself. Can link to the seller if wanted.
I have made two powerpacks for this flash, I will include one of them for
free!!! It has 3500mAh capacity, NiMh batteries, enough power to keep you
blasting for days. Ingenious heavy-duty outdoor connector (with lock!) and
coiled cable connects it to flash via small hole in battery compartment door.
You can still use AA batteries if you want to, just insert another battery
holder (or unscrew the wires from the power pack's one and use it for AA cells).
For easy and cheap charging, the battery pack is dual-connected: It ends in
normal type high-amperes connector (which is readily available in e.g.
Radioshack), and then a small adapter is fitted ending with the heavy duty
outdoor connector (which has lock!), female socket with lock. Into this plugs
and locks the connector at the end of the coiled cable - all very sturdy, much
better than Quantum's connectors (Yes! One connector alone costs 10$ each!
Quantum wouldn't make any profits using them - they being a company maximising
profits much cheap out on everything possible).
And this great, great, great flash can be yours!
Delivered everywhere in the world, by airmail or whatever you choose!
Mail me with offers!
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Frantisek
:) that was fun. So please mail me off-list if you want it. I can supply more
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