New flash for my K10

[guillermovilas]

Hi there everyone ,

I was hesitating between a Pentax 360 or a Sigma 500 super and now i am convinced to go for the Pentax 540.

Ok it`s much more expensive but i need the power , the Sigma has it but i`m afraid of it`s compatibility with my K10 , i mean it`s easier garantee wise that the accessories are of the same make.
Another point about the Sigma is all those reports i read about it`s bad build quality.

The 360 doesn`t look powerfull enough , might as well use the build in flash and the top doesn`t swirve (important for portrait photography).


Might as well buy the best and keep it forever.

[Enrico L]

Hi,

I think you are wise.
I have been using mine 540 last weekend on shooting outdoors.
Had a Sto-Fen on it and did an exelent job. With a diffuser you really want that extra power.
Build quality I hope you are right I heard so many complaining about their problems of not zooming any more with their 540 that I hope that mine keeps on going.
That is the only complain I have about the 540 it is making a lot of noise!

But the combination of my K10 and the 540 is working GREAT!

Enrico

[MShawn63]

One additional benefit of the 540 is the availability of an external battery pack The Pentax TR Power Pack III for the AF-540FGZ. This powerpack runs on "C" size batteries and will power the 540 for up to 700 shots.

[ishino]

The Pentax TR Power Pack III is a cool option, but for $150 I can buy a boat load of NiMh rechargable batteries.