I use a PZ1 and currently have the AF330FTZ. It works nicely but with no bounce capability it can be a little limiting. Just today I found a AF500FTZ used (but virtually brand new complete with box for $320 Cdn. Grabbed it quick. I think the extra money for the power and the swivel (as well as the built-in slave unit) is worth the cost. PS. Is anyone using the 500FTZ with an LX. That's my main camera system. I suspect, knowing Pentax, it is completely backward compatible....
Vic In a message dated 9/30/02 1:48:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << My second TTL flash is the AF330FTZ. Also a great flash. Prolly the smallest > of the Pentax "BIG" flashes (ie-greater than GN30/m), someone correct me if > I'm wrong. No bounce or swivel but it does have a zoom head. Doesn't eat > batteries like the 500. I shot football with it all last season got great > pix at 1600iso. You are not wrong, I used to have the AF330FTZ, and found it quite useful on my MZ-5n. > The AF360FGZ will be my fourth TTL flash. Even though it does not have a > swivel head (it does have bounce), I am still going to get it. Two main > reasons. 1, I intend to get an MZ-S sometime and will want to be able to use > the advanced flash functions available with that body. And 2, I like to use > the older bodies as well (ie- K1000) and this flash will be able to be used > effortlessly on them because it also has an "AUTO" mode. I must say I *love* the AF360FGZ, especially since I own the MZ-S. Some complain about this more advanced flash not having the power of the 500, but I've found for my uses anyway, the gn of 36 is fine. Of course we all dream of a 150gn in metres or does Nikon already have one? :) > As far as stealth is concerned the 330ftz would prolly be the best bet, as > far as flashes are concerned. But I tend to agree with Debra if it's > imparative that you be unnoticed spend your money on fast glass and go > available light. I don't understand the stealth part? Is it invisible on radar? Perhaps Bruce can use it with his military spec. DSLR :) (Sorry Bruce, just a little ribbing, couldn't help it when I saw stealth :) Brad Dobo >>
