Indeed, in AF360 FGZ manual it is stated that P-TTL mode is only 
available with MZ-S (and presumably MZ-6/L). With other AF series 
bodies - that of course includes MZ-5n and MZ-10 - 360 FGZ reverts to 
normal TTL mode where flash exposure compensation is NOT 
available.

Hope it helps, Matjaz


> Michael,
> 
> Good question.  I no longer have a 500FTZ, but now have 360FGZ's.  It
> will balance better on the ZX cameras.  I don't know for sure, but I
> don't believe that flash exposure compensation will work properly with
> the ZX-5n.  I just put it on a ZX-10 and when set to TTL, you can't
> set exposure compensation on the flash.  I believe the ZX-5n will act
> the same.  I'm thinking that you will be better off to just keep the
> unit you have.
> 
> 
> Bruce Dayton
> 
> 
> 
> Thursday, January 24, 2002, 7:41:12 AM, you wrote:
> 
> MSJ> I have the 500ftz flash for my ZX-5n. Although it is an
> exceptional MSJ> flash unit, I find it makes the ZX-5n, even with the
> battery pack,  top MSJ> heavy. I am considering selling the 500ftz and
> buying the smaller (and I MSJ> assume) lighter 360fgz.
> 
> MSJ> I know that the 360's has a lower GN, lacks swivel, and the
> wireless, MSJ> modeling, and high-sync features isl not be supported
> with the older MSJ> model ZX's, but will the on-flash exposure
> compensation function?
> 
> MSJ> I am stashing money away for a MZ-S or at least the hopefully
> future MSJ> replacement for the ZX-5n, so eventually I will have a
> body that MSJ> supports the features of the 360.
> 
> MSJ> Anything else I am missing if I make this switch? Is it a good
> idea? or MSJ> should keep the 500ftz.  Thanks.
> 
> MSJ>
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