I use flash extensively and have had good luck with my two AF 540s. The high-speed synch mode works very well when using for fill in daylight, and the lash compensation allows one to dial in a good balance between fill and main flash. Any flags requires some judgement and fiddling, as even the smartest P-TTL firmware can be fooled by background light extremes. I have never used the Metz.
Paul On Jun 24, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Stan Halpin <[email protected]> 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 > -- > 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.
