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feronovak · 10-07-2007, 07:43 AM

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Hello,

I am trying to find out what would be the best flash for k10d and weddings.

Is it Sigma or Pentax ? 360 or 540 ?

I have to consider price as well. I am looking for reliable and accurate flash, possibly used on k100d and k10d, swivel is advantage and wireless might be useful for future.

If the flash is wireless can I shoot it using k10d onboard flash?

Thanks.

Fero

ChrisA · 10-07-2007, 09:13 AM

Originally posted by feronovak

Hello,

I am trying to find out what would be the best flash for k10d and weddings.

Is it Sigma or Pentax ? 360 or 540 ?

I have to consider price as well. I am looking for reliable and accurate flash, possibly used on k100d and k10d, swivel is advantage and wireless might be useful for future.

If the flash is wireless can I shoot it using k10d onboard flash?

Thanks.

Fero

For Pentax, P-TTL and wireless, AIUI, the choice is pretty much limited to the following:

- Sigma 500 and the new 530 Super (the ST doesn't have wireless)
- Pentax AF360 FGZ and AF540 GGZ (the 360 doesn't swivel)
- Samsung SEF-36PZF and SEF-54PZF (by all accounts, identical electronically to the Pentaxes)
- Metz 58 AF-1

The built in flash can be used as controller with the Pentax and Samsung flashes, not sure about the others.

Deni · 10-07-2007, 01:11 PM

I bought this one (click me).

I'll report how it works on my k100d as soon as I get it.

jleef · 10-07-2007, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Deni

I bought this one (click me).

I'll report how it works on my k100d as soon as I get it.

That one had caught my eye as well so I'd be interested to hear. Let me know if you get on ok regarding import taxes too

Deni · 10-07-2007, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by jleef

regarding import taxes too

Over here in Albania we don't have to pay taxes if the total amount shipping incl. is less than ~$300.

10-07-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
feronovak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 123	Best flash for k10d and weddings? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hello, I am trying to find out what would be the best flash for k10d and weddings. Is it Sigma or Pentax ? 360 or 540 ? I have to consider price as well. I am looking for reliable and accurate flash, possibly used on k100d and k10d, swivel is advantage and wireless might be useful for future. If the flash is wireless can I shoot it using k10d onboard flash? Thanks. Fero

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10-07-2007, 09:13 AM	#2
ChrisA Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 393	Originally posted by feronovak Hello, I am trying to find out what would be the best flash for k10d and weddings. Is it Sigma or Pentax ? 360 or 540 ? I have to consider price as well. I am looking for reliable and accurate flash, possibly used on k100d and k10d, swivel is advantage and wireless might be useful for future. If the flash is wireless can I shoot it using k10d onboard flash? Thanks. Fero For Pentax, P-TTL and wireless, AIUI, the choice is pretty much limited to the following: - Sigma 500 and the new 530 Super (the ST doesn't have wireless) - Pentax AF360 FGZ and AF540 GGZ (the 360 doesn't swivel) - Samsung SEF-36PZF and SEF-54PZF (by all accounts, identical electronically to the Pentaxes) - Metz 58 AF-1 The built in flash can be used as controller with the Pentax and Samsung flashes, not sure about the others.

10-07-2007, 01:11 PM	#3
Deni Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tirana, Albania, South Europe, Planet Earth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 621	I bought this one (click me). I'll report how it works on my k100d as soon as I get it.

10-07-2007, 03:09 PM	#4
jleef New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 7	Originally posted by Deni I bought this one (click me). I'll report how it works on my k100d as soon as I get it. That one had caught my eye as well so I'd be interested to hear. Let me know if you get on ok regarding import taxes too

10-07-2007, 03:13 PM	#5
Deni Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tirana, Albania, South Europe, Planet Earth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 621	Originally posted by jleef regarding import taxes too Over here in Albania we don't have to pay taxes if the total amount shipping incl. is less than ~$300.

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