AF201 FG - anyone excited?

mrNewt · 02-10-2015, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Ohh, nice! What bracket is that? I'm always looking at options. Heffalumps, ha ha! Replaced with woozles?

winnie the pooh heffalumps and woozles song - YouTube

If woozles are smaller I want them!

Is a generic bracket that I got it from ebay. 2 pieces for $10 or so...

AlexL · 02-11-2015, 08:14 AM

Count me as excited. My used AF360 has been very temperamental and not consistently communicating with my K-50, and I was tired of holding an umbrella during the start of the rainy season in Costa Rica last year when I was out shooting macro. This little flash would make for an excellent macro setup, so I'm gonna pre-order.

aleonx3 · 02-11-2015, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

I would be interested to have this flash on my Q....

Stavri · 04-20-2015, 04:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mrNewt

I will never understand that mantra... the built in flash is the most underused feature of a camera... missing on a FF body is such an annoying thing...

Rumors are circulating on the lack of pop up flash on the K3ii as well as FF, it might justify the reason behind it ( probably bundled with the bodies) Arguing on the merits of the pop up flash is beside the point, were are going to adapt to the change eventually. I even heard of ppl saying that the lack of pop up is a deal breaker. I'm not personally on that camp, I'd rather have wifi, gps and larger pentaprism with more coverage, the sacrifice seems justifiable in my eyes.

Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:25 AM.

seventysixersfan · 04-20-2015, 12:30 PM

Anyone have any idea when this new flash will be released? Is it available anywhere in the world yet? (Not yet available in the USA I believe) I am really looking forward to reviews and experiences with this flash...

**MJSfoto1956** · 04-20-2015, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by seventysixersfan

Anyone have any idea when this new flash will be released? Is it available anywhere in the world yet? (Not yet available in the USA I believe) I am really looking forward to reviews and experiences with this flash...

it appears it is available now at Adorama...

Michael

seventysixersfan · 04-20-2015, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by MJSfoto1956

it appears it is available now at Adorama... Michael

Thanks, Michael. I think Adorama (and B&H) only have the flash as a pre-order with no indication of a shipment date.

Doundounba · 04-20-2015, 01:05 PM

Perhaps slightly OT, but does anyone know if there exist non-Pentax manual flashes that are also weather-sealed? Or are the Pentax flashes - 360 II, 560 II and this new small one - the only WR ball game in town?

**filoxophy** · 04-20-2015, 02:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Doundounba

Perhaps slightly OT, but does anyone know if there exist non-Pentax manual flashes that are also weather-sealed? Or are the Pentax flashes - 360 II, 560 II and this new small one - the only WR ball game in town?

Pretty sure they are.

GeneV · 04-28-2015, 11:28 AM

Originally posted by mrNewt

Look around you for a second... everything you have seen in that second can be bound by the "agree to disagree".
Obviously in the end everything is based on personal preference - what works for you doesn't mean it has to work for me and vice versa.

For me, as someone that likes and practice some "strobism", that built-in flash is extremely useful when traveling light and you want a 2 point light setup on the go. Use the built in flash as a filler and the extra flash as your main light triggered by the built in flash. Now that thing is missing... so you need to carry 2 bigger flashes (and possible a trigger) just to get the same results. I see that as a devolution rather than a bonus.

Such a small thing that takes so little space and its literally built in the camera... missing on a "pro" camera that its supposed to give you as many options as possible

. For someone that doesn't use it, it won't be missed even if is on the body (since you are NOT using it). For someone that is using it constantly it will be a huge miss.

I'd be OK with the loss of the on-board flash if this little flash would act as a wireless controller.

thibs · 04-28-2015, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

I'd be OK with the loss of the on-board flash if this little flash would act as a wireless controller.

Agreed about that (see other thread).
That on a controller-only (at minimum).

**monochrome** · 04-28-2015, 01:48 PM

I just might buy one for those times when I don't want to carry my 540 - plus I'd use it with my K-01 and Q/Q7 (everything casts a shadow with a Q if you forget to raise the pop-up OBF). At this time I have no need for off-camera flash control.

GeneV · 04-28-2015, 04:03 PM

BTW, here is one of those horrible on board flash photos I took while out for a walk last week.

**monochrome** · 04-28-2015, 04:09 PM

For the love of God, let it go.

GeneV · 04-28-2015, 04:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

For the love of God, let it go.

How about, that is a nice shot?

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02-10-2015, 10:54 AM	#46
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	Originally posted by Not a Number Ohh, nice! What bracket is that? I'm always looking at options. Heffalumps, ha ha! Replaced with woozles? winnie the pooh heffalumps and woozles song - YouTube If woozles are smaller I want them! Is a generic bracket that I got it from ebay. 2 pieces for $10 or so...

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AlexL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 137	Count me as excited. My used AF360 has been very temperamental and not consistently communicating with my K-50, and I was tired of holding an umbrella during the start of the rainy season in Costa Rica last year when I was out shooting macro. This little flash would make for an excellent macro setup, so I'm gonna pre-order.

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aleonx3 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,996	I would be interested to have this flash on my Q....

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Stavri Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: at a Bean & Leaf Photos: Albums Posts: 1,832	Originally posted by mrNewt I will never understand that mantra... the built in flash is the most underused feature of a camera... missing on a FF body is such an annoying thing... Rumors are circulating on the lack of pop up flash on the K3ii as well as FF, it might justify the reason behind it ( probably bundled with the bodies) Arguing on the merits of the pop up flash is beside the point, were are going to adapt to the change eventually. I even heard of ppl saying that the lack of pop up is a deal breaker. I'm not personally on that camp, I'd rather have wifi, gps and larger pentaprism with more coverage, the sacrifice seems justifiable in my eyes. Last edited by Stavri; 04-20-2015 at 04:25 AM.

04-20-2015, 12:30 PM	#50
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Anyone have any idea when this new flash will be released? Is it available anywhere in the world yet? (Not yet available in the USA I believe) I am really looking forward to reviews and experiences with this flash...

04-20-2015, 12:43 PM	#51
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Originally posted by seventysixersfan Anyone have any idea when this new flash will be released? Is it available anywhere in the world yet? (Not yet available in the USA I believe) I am really looking forward to reviews and experiences with this flash... it appears it is available now at Adorama... Michael

04-20-2015, 12:58 PM	#52
seventysixersfan Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,054 Original Poster	Originally posted by MJSfoto1956 it appears it is available now at Adorama... Michael Thanks, Michael. I think Adorama (and B&H) only have the flash as a pre-order with no indication of a shipment date.

04-20-2015, 01:05 PM	#53
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Perhaps slightly OT, but does anyone know if there exist non-Pentax manual flashes that are also weather-sealed? Or are the Pentax flashes - 360 II, 560 II and this new small one - the only WR ball game in town?

04-20-2015, 02:00 PM - 1 Like	#54
filoxophy Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,132	Originally posted by Doundounba Perhaps slightly OT, but does anyone know if there exist non-Pentax manual flashes that are also weather-sealed? Or are the Pentax flashes - 360 II, 560 II and this new small one - the only WR ball game in town? Pretty sure they are.

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GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by mrNewt Look around you for a second... everything you have seen in that second can be bound by the "agree to disagree". Obviously in the end everything is based on personal preference - what works for you doesn't mean it has to work for me and vice versa. For me, as someone that likes and practice some "strobism", that built-in flash is extremely useful when traveling light and you want a 2 point light setup on the go. Use the built in flash as a filler and the extra flash as your main light triggered by the built in flash. Now that thing is missing... so you need to carry 2 bigger flashes (and possible a trigger) just to get the same results. I see that as a devolution rather than a bonus. Such a small thing that takes so little space and its literally built in the camera... missing on a "pro" camera that its supposed to give you as many options as possible . For someone that doesn't use it, it won't be missed even if is on the body (since you are NOT using it). For someone that is using it constantly it will be a huge miss. I'd be OK with the loss of the on-board flash if this little flash would act as a wireless controller.

04-28-2015, 01:41 PM	#56
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by GeneV I'd be OK with the loss of the on-board flash if this little flash would act as a wireless controller. Agreed about that (see other thread). That on a controller-only (at minimum).

04-28-2015, 01:48 PM	#57
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I just might buy one for those times when I don't want to carry my 540 - plus I'd use it with my K-01 and Q/Q7 (everything casts a shadow with a Q if you forget to raise the pop-up OBF). At this time I have no need for off-camera flash control.

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GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	BTW, here is one of those horrible on board flash photos I took while out for a walk last week.

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monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	For the love of God, let it go.

04-28-2015, 04:33 PM - 1 Like	#60
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by monochrome For the love of God, let it go. How about, that is a nice shot?