Over here the Metz is cheaper than the Pentax. I have both because I had to buy a replacement for the Pentax, then got the Pentax repaired anyway.
1. Can't say the menu stuff bothers me. Depends on how much you need to fiddle. 2. I have only used it on K-7. It works fine there. 3. AFAIK there's only one bounce reflector, which is useless when working in portrait mode. The extra flash tube can be considered to replace the camera built-in flash for contrast control. The only times you _want_ to use this feature is when you do tilt/swivel. In my experience, it works best when set to the lowest output. General impression is that this device is solidly made, and delivering consistent blinks. 2010/3/8 Igor Roshchin <[email protected]>: > > > Hi All, > > I was trying to place an order for a Pentax AF 540 FGZ flash, when > I discovered that Metz 58 AF-1PS costs just $15 more. > > I've never had experience with any Metz flashes. > Two main concerns that I have: > 1. From what I read, all control is done via "soft" buttons, - e.g. > via contextual menus. How ergonomic/cumbersome is it? > > 2. Have you had any issues with the compatibility with Pentax bodies > (e.g. metering reproducibility, functionality, etc.)? > > Additionally: > 3. How useful is the second reflector (source) when you tilt/swivel > the flash head? > > I will need to place an order soon (Sunday, maybe Monday), so > I would appreciate your quick responses. > > Igor > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
