Paul - thanks for the summary, just the info I was hoping for. Your comment about menus vs switches & dials and last item, about retaining settings vs reverting to default, is not the sort of thing I would have thought to look for. And Zos, thanks for the link, looks like an excellent resource. I am off to do some study.
stan On Jun 24, 2013, at 12:29 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > Worth a look here.... > > http://pttl.mattdm.org/ > > On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM, Paul Sorenson <[email protected]> wrote: >> Stan - >> >> I have both the Pentax AF-540 and the Metz 58 AF-2. Speaking from using >> them with the K-X and the K-5: >> >> The light output seems to be pretty close to the same >> >> The Metz seems produce more consistent exposures. >> >> Both can be run wirelessly. >> >> Function changes can be more more quickly with the Pentax using >> switches and dials. The Metz is more menu driven. Some users have >> complained about the use of menus with the Metz. >> >> The Metz has an adjustable secondary flash to use for fill when bouncing the >> main flash. >> >> The Metz firmware can be updated via USB connection to your computer. The >> latest upgrade appears to address the K-5 II. >> >> The Metz retains its function settings when it goes you turn it off, the >> Pentax reverts to P-TTL. >> >> -p >> >> >> >> >> On 6/24/2013 9:40 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: >>> >>> I don't use flash often, have never taken time to master the process. But >>> I have an upcoming project that provides the incentive to revisit this >>> aspect of my photography. >>> >>> I have the Pentax AF360 FGZ that I bought long ago to pair with my MZ-S >>> and which I have used occasionally. >>> >>> I am considering adding the AF540 FGZ. Two things holding me back at this >>> point: >>> a. IIRC Pentax is coming out sometime soon with a replacement for >>> the AF540. >>> b. I have noted discussions here about Metz and other >>> alternatives. >>> >>> So, my questions: >>> a. Has anybody heard anything more about if/when and for how much >>> we'll have an AF540 replacement? >>> b1. If I go with Metz or other system, do I lose functionality on >>> my K-5ii? i.e., will I still have the same capability for wireless >>> triggering, the use of two-flash setups, etc? >>> b2. Other than cost, are there any advantages to the Metz or other >>> systems? >>> b3. Other than Pentax and Metz, which other alternative brands >>> should I look at for good, fully capable, reliable flash in the AF540 range? >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> stan >>> >> >> -- >> Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > -- > 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. -- 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.
