Thanks, Igor. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Igor Roshchin <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dan, > > I've been heavily relying on flash in what I photograph: > quick dances in a dark room, fill-in flash for my child indoors and > outdoors photos, some candid portraits in dynamic settings. > > While I have only tried Pentax AF540 with K-7, I didn't like it, > and bought Metz 58 (not "2" yet), that I've been happily using ever > since, with both K-7 and K-5IIs. > IMHO, it works much better (but not universally perfectly, - so you have > to use it smartly). > I've been using it in two modes: either in "A", where the flash decides > when to cut itself off, or in PTTL. > In most cases, I find that "A" mode works better, especially when > I turn the main flash up, and have the front fill-in sub-flash enabled. > I use PTTL often for forward-facing (typically longer-distance) shots. > > Also, PTTL seems to work somewhat better at the very close range (1-3 feet), > maybe because camera's CPU is faster to cut off this powerhouse. > > I agree, however, that the buttons of Pentax AF540 are more convenient > than the menues of Metz 58. Those menues are frustrating. > But I choose a better functionality. > > Also, there were some problems (and I don't remember all the details), > that Pentax AF540 didn't not keep its settings upon power-cycling, and > it might not allow a manual mode. (Larry might still remember this part, > - he complained about that more recently.) > > It looks like Metz 58-2 might have a better hotshoe mount, which is > welcome, as the one in Metz 58 is becoming a bit "loose" after a lot of > use, and may require occasional adjustment after insertion. > > See my earlier response about Metz 58 in this thread: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg656989.html > > HTH, > > Igor > > > > > > > > > Thu Jul 31 16:36:09 EDT 2014 > Paul pentax1941 at gmail.com wrote: > > 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 <danmatyola at gmail.com> >> 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 >>> > > -- > 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.
