Well, now would have been the time for a new flash....

mattdm · 02-08-2011, 01:20 PM

Everyone is making their CP+ announcements. Pentax has the K-5 Silver and some new rugged P&S cameras.

Canon has revamped their entry-level flashes, updating their analog of the Pentax AF200FG to support wireless TTL slave operation, and adding a new (swivels but doesn't tilt) model that supports 4-channel wireless (including the handy ability to trigger the shutter from the flash) and which has a constant light for video. And a 2-second recharge time.

C'mon, Pentax. Time for new flash models. The lineup desperately needs it — the mid-range AF360FGZ predates Pentax's digital SLR line! If it weren't for Metz's interesting new lineup (not to mention Sigma and Promaster), our options would be very limited.

bobmaxja · 02-08-2011, 02:15 PM

Pentax flash are too expensive. I both a Sigma who is PTTL for 1 /3 of the price

the swede · 02-08-2011, 02:17 PM

I just love the 540, so easy to use.

My only gripe is the selection wheel (a pain to use with one hand) and the build.....

Come on Pentax!!!
Make a new, make it better!

thibs · 02-08-2011, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by bobmaxja

Pentax flash are too expensive. I both a Sigma who is PTTL for 1 /3 of the price

Yep, but next Pentax camera you buy you'll need to service the flash, as usual with Sigma

At least, Metz offers upgradable firmwares.

Parallax · 02-09-2011, 04:22 PM

Not news or rumor.
moving

to Accessories.

RBellavance · 02-09-2011, 04:56 PM

Originally posted by thibs

Yep, but next Pentax camera you buy you'll need to service the flash, as usual with Sigma

That's not strictly true. I bought an EF500DG SUPER to go with my K10D, had to have it serviced (free of charge) then so wireless P-TTL would work, but since then it has worked fine with a K20D, a K-m/K2000, a K-x and my K-7.

That's no guarantee of future compatibility, of course, but Sigma does offer updates free of charge apart from shipping to them. I'll grant you that is not as convenient as updating yourself like Metz allows.

Ratmagiclady · 02-11-2011, 02:59 PM

I'm kind of hoping Pentax is hard at work really improving the flash system somehow, so if they take their time, and get it right, that's good.

02-08-2011, 01:20 PM	#1
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Well, now would have been the time for a new flash.... Everyone is making their CP+ announcements. Pentax has the K-5 Silver and some new rugged P&S cameras. Canon has revamped their entry-level flashes, updating their analog of the Pentax AF200FG to support wireless TTL slave operation, and adding a new (swivels but doesn't tilt) model that supports 4-channel wireless (including the handy ability to trigger the shutter from the flash) and which has a constant light for video. And a 2-second recharge time. C'mon, Pentax. Time for new flash models. The lineup desperately needs it — the mid-range AF360FGZ predates Pentax's digital SLR line! If it weren't for Metz's interesting new lineup (not to mention Sigma and Promaster), our options would be very limited.

02-09-2011, 04:22 PM	#5
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bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	Pentax flash are too expensive. I both a Sigma who is PTTL for 1 /3 of the price

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the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	I just love the 540, so easy to use. My only gripe is the selection wheel (a pain to use with one hand) and the build..... Come on Pentax!!! Make a new, make it better!

02-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#4
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by bobmaxja Pentax flash are too expensive. I both a Sigma who is PTTL for 1 /3 of the price Yep, but next Pentax camera you buy you'll need to service the flash, as usual with Sigma At least, Metz offers upgradable firmwares.

02-09-2011, 04:56 PM	#6
RBellavance Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Montréal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,716	Originally posted by thibs Yep, but next Pentax camera you buy you'll need to service the flash, as usual with Sigma That's not strictly true. I bought an EF500DG SUPER to go with my K10D, had to have it serviced (free of charge) then so wireless P-TTL would work, but since then it has worked fine with a K20D, a K-m/K2000, a K-x and my K-7. That's no guarantee of future compatibility, of course, but Sigma does offer updates free of charge apart from shipping to them. I'll grant you that is not as convenient as updating yourself like Metz allows.

02-11-2011, 02:59 PM	#7
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	I'm kind of hoping Pentax is hard at work really improving the flash system somehow, so if they take their time, and get it right, that's good.