I haven't used my (Sigma) flash since I got the K-5, except to test it (it worked in all modes).
However, reading Zos's message below, and in view of my having had to return the flash to Sigma to flash the ROM when I moved from the istD to the K10D, and again when I moved to the K-7, I don't think I would buy another non-Pentax flash. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW ----- Original Message ----- From: Zos Xavius <[email protected]> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <[email protected]> Cc: Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 2:44 PM Subject: Re: Flash purchase question(s) Fair warning: the new metz firmware breaks A and M modes on the flash for pentax cameras before the k-30! only upgrade to 4.0 if you have a k-30 or k-5 II!! On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 2:29 PM, Paul Stenquist <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. -- 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.
