New firmware for the 58 AF-2 addresses this problem...reply from Metz
below. There is also an upgrade to v5.0 for those who own the 58 AF-1
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Hello Paul,
Our team figured out the problem and pushed a new firmware out last
night. You can download v4.1 now:
http://www.metz.de/en/flash-units/firmware-download-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-2-digital/pentax.html
Thank you for your patience,
Dideo Michel
Technical Representative
Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. 10 Mountainview Rd. Suite 320 South, Upper
Saddle River, NJ 07458, USA
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On 6/24/2013 1:44 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:
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
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