New Flash

CarlCanary · 02-29-2008, 06:55 PM

Since pentax just came out with two new cameras and a few new lenses, will we be seeing a new flash anytime soon? I have the 360 I am looking at upgrading, however I am not in any hurry at all. Should I wait and see.

Paul · 02-29-2008, 07:05 PM

what's wrong with the 540FGZ?

CarlCanary · 02-29-2008, 07:18 PM

nothing, I was just curious. I would feel kind of jipped if i bought it and two weeks later pentax announced a 580fgz or something

mattdm · 02-29-2008, 08:14 PM

If they did, you shouldn't feel "gypped", because, hey, first of all the poor gypsies had nothing to do with it. But also, that's just the way of these things — there's always something newer. The value the AF540FGZ has now over any future model is it's available now, and if you need light, that's pretty compelling.

As I've said in about a million recent threads, a replacement for the AF360FGZ with a swivel head would be welcome — the competition all does it.

anomaly · 03-01-2008, 09:54 AM

I would bad if I bought one only for a new one that is weather sealed and more reliable to come out.

BrendanPK · 03-01-2008, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by anomaly

I would bad if I bought one only for a new one that is weather sealed and more reliable to come out.

I would love to have a weather sealed model like the new canon one that had a 5th batt for faster recycle and more advanced wireless like the Nikon one.
I find the 540 relative reliable already but like every meter-based thing it can always be improved.

anomaly · 03-02-2008, 09:47 AM

I have kind of settled on the Sigma to tell you the truth. I wanted the 540 because I would eventually be able to afford the battery packs but what if they use different battery packs when they release a new flash system? My equipment has less resale value and I WILL be getting rid of it.

The sigmas cost less and allow me to get the same recycle rate as the Pentax flashes with a power pack if I use NiMH batteries.