I have both the Metz 58 and the Pentax AF540 and would pretty much
concur with the Amazon review from Darren's link. Both will tilt and
swivel, features that I prefer for better lighting.
The Pentax is a little quicker to use since you can make most changes
via buttons rather than spending time in menus. The secondary flash on
the Metz is very useful for a fill light and the Metz is upgradeable via
a USB cable.
Either one will serve you well. The Pentax *is* pricier by about $50.
-p
On 7/31/2014 1:19 PM, Darren Addy wrote:
I've never owned a modern Pentax flash. When it came time to get one,
I looked at the power and features and went with the Metz 58 AF-1. I
think that has been supplanted by the AF-2 now, but it still gets very
decent reviews:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/744545-REG/Metz_MZ_58327PS_mecablitz_58_AF_2_TTL.html
If you don't need that much power:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Metz+52+AF-1+pentax&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=
That being said, the first review on this page is worth reading:
http://www.amazon.com/Metz-mecablitz-Digital-Pentax-Cameras/product-reviews/B004DUMU8I/ref=pd_sxp_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Hope this helps.
On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Daniel J. Matyola <[email protected]> wrote:
I have been extremely pleased with my new K-5IIs. Recently, however,
my hotshoe mounted flash has be acting up, and I am thinking of
replacing it.
Which flash unit would you recommend for use with the K-5IIs?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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