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Flash Pentax 540 FGZ
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Cideway
Veteran Member
the new flash isn't out yet but my guess would be that it would be a mix between the AF360 and the AF500, AF360 feature wise, but AF500 power and swivel wise.
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It takes 100 photographers to change a lightbulb.
One to change it,
99 to stand around and say how they would have done it!
Pentax, more than just a camera...
GMT +9.5
Pete226109
Forum Enthusiast
I would love to know. Pentax, I will buy two of these the day they come out. My associate and I need these desperately for wedding photography. The 500 just doesn't work correctly... overexposes everything!
If anyone knows when this will be released, please let us know! Pentax says early April. Any truth to this?
Pete
If anyone knows when this will be released, please let us know! Pentax says early April. Any truth to this?
Pete
Gareth_R
Senior Member
I really hope this flash comes out sooner rather than later, I'm really keen to get one. Although the price may squash that idea. If they stick to April I'd be surprised although it was due for release last year and then got withdrawn, who knows.
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asad_masede
Senior Member
I too am waiting for this flash very patiently, 'til now. I'm NOT going to be happy if it got delayed again, it's just a flash for heaven's sake, release it already!
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Anastigmat
Forum Pro
Think of the 540 as the 500 with a P-TTL upgrade so it can be used both on the DL and the DS.
I was thinking it was released already! I’m not sure I need all that power, especially at a price: this new flash seems quit big. But for sure, a swivel head is absolutely required. I just don’t understand why it’s not available on AF360. Older Pentax flash, like AF280T I get, deliver unpredictable result on digital. Hope P-TTL is better…
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sandibando
Well-known member
How do you compare this flash with Sigma 500 DG super on DS?
I think Sigma sometimes uder exposes and does not understand the metering! i am planning to sell it out once pentax 540 FGZ will be available.
sandibando.
I think Sigma sometimes uder exposes and does not understand the metering! i am planning to sell it out once pentax 540 FGZ will be available.
sandibando.
Pete226109
Forum Enthusiast
I don't know. But the Pentax 360 tends to underexpose. But although I complained about that, it is much safer than overexposing. Trust me. I think all the camera companies are taking a "safe" route and underexposing with their flashes.
The 360 works well, but it doesn't swivel, and has limited range.
Pete
The 360 works well, but it doesn't swivel, and has limited range.
Pete
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