Perhaps sales of the restricted-compatibility units were underwhelming. 
I certainly would not buy a unit with less compatibility unless it added 
other necessary features.

-Adam


mike wilson wrote:
> Even more bizzare.  Wonder why Pentax stepped back from that route?  Why 
> maintain compatibility with an obsolete flash system?
>> From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Date: 2007/10/11 Thu PM 02:57:16 GMT
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: Af360 worth it? (TTL?)
>>
>> Err? Both the 540 and 360 TTL on all Pentax TTL bodies. It was the previous 
>> models (like the 500) that doesn't support Analog TTL.
>>
>> -Adam
>>
>> mike wilson wrote:
>>> Interesting.  The cheapest and least farkly modern flash Pentax makes has 
>>> the best TTL compatibility.  Just the logic we have come to expect.
>>>> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>> Date: 2007/10/11 Thu PM 01:20:12 GMT
>>>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]>
>>>> Subject: Re: Af360 worth it? (TTL?)
>>>>
>>>> <http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_specs/product-- 
>>>> AF-200FG/reqID--9997134/subsection--flash>
>>>>
>>>> G
>>>>
>>>> On Oct 11, 2007, at 3:16 AM, mike wilson wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Where do you see that it works with other than P-TTL?
>>>>>> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Speaking of flash units, looks like the Pentax AF-200FG compact flash
>>>>>> unit is now available. It's a little pricey for no HSS, dedicated
>>>>>> wireless control or second curtain sync, but otherwise looks like a
>>>>>> decent compact unit. The spec sheet suggests that it's compatible
>>>>>> with all P-TTL as well as TTL cameras, and has auto and manual
>>>>>> control too. Might be that nice "stuff it in the bag in case I need
>>>>>> some beach fill" kinda flash.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/517783-REG/
>>>>>> Pentax_30465_AF_200FG_P_TTL_Shoe_Mount.html>
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