| Latest Review Posted | PENTAX AF 360FGZ
I've bought it new in 2008, to use with my K10D.
I had/have a Vivitar 285 HV flash, which has been great with my film cameras...35mm and medium format, but I was concerned that the high voltage might fry my digital bodies' circuits. So I bought the 360 FGZ as it is designed for digital and I figured a Pentax flash would be best compatible, with my Pentax bodies.
I had a fair amount of trouble getting it to work consistently well in the first couple of years, but since then seem to have it working fine with my K10D, Km and K-5. I just got a K-1 and haven't tried it with this body yet, but I assume it will work well.
The battery door is a poor design. I check it regularly to determine that the door isn't loose. It has happened a number of times.
I wish it had a swivel and the foot seems cheaply made and I've been very gentle with it. I have a Canon 430EX ll flash (equivalent price, etc.) and I find the Canon seems more robust in design and build quality. No problems with the battery door, metal foot or anything. My old Vivitar 285 HV is also, IMO, a more robust design than the 360.
I gave the 360 FGZ a 9...although I felt an 8.5 would be more accurate, but there is no provision in the rating system to assign a 'half' number.
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