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HawaiianOnline · 07-04-2010, 01:45 AM

Has anyone used the AF500FTZ with the istD or istDS? I am wondering if this flash will work properly with these cameras since they do support TTL and the AF500FTZ won't support the PTTL of the newer cameras. Thank you.

**Lowell Goudge** · 07-04-2010, 05:39 AM

It works great

The camera automaitcally switches to ttl mode when this flash is attached

Used mine yesterday as a matter of fact

Note that while I have not measured the flash duration yet, the impression I have is that at max power it is shorter duration than the AF540FGZ. You need to remember this flash was used with the PZ1 which had a 1/250 sync speed

HawaiianOnline · 07-08-2010, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the answer Lowell. i am considering picking up one of the used AF500's on keh to partner with my 645N and istDS.

07-04-2010, 01:45 AM	#1
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613	AF500FTZ Flash & the istD and istDS Has anyone used the AF500FTZ with the istD or istDS? I am wondering if this flash will work properly with these cameras since they do support TTL and the AF500FTZ won't support the PTTL of the newer cameras. Thank you.

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07-04-2010, 05:39 AM	#2
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	It works great The camera automaitcally switches to ttl mode when this flash is attached Used mine yesterday as a matter of fact Note that while I have not measured the flash duration yet, the impression I have is that at max power it is shorter duration than the AF540FGZ. You need to remember this flash was used with the PZ1 which had a 1/250 sync speed

07-08-2010, 01:14 AM	#3
HawaiianOnline Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii Posts: 613 Original Poster	Thanks for the answer Lowell. i am considering picking up one of the used AF500's on keh to partner with my 645N and istDS.

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