Originally posted by Prakticant As you are in Europe, get secondhand Metz (i.e. on e-auctions.de site) dedicated for Pentax or with proper Pentax module.
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Thank you, but I don't know from where to start (which model), for this reason I asked here.
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Originally posted by bdery Let's consider PTTL flashes, they're the simplest to use ("auto" operation, basically).
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Metz makes the best value. Better build than Sigma, on par with Pentax, full-featured, easier to use most of the time (especially the touch-screen, menu-driven 52 AF-1).
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Considering all this, I'd recommend the Metz 52 AF-1. I think it's currently the best value on the market, and it's the reason I got one. If you're willing to go used, you can find a Pentax 540FGZ for about the same price. Having owned both, I prefer the Metz however.
Thank you very much for the long and very useful explanation!
Yes, definitely more automatic is better since I have to learn everything from 0.
I heard about quality of Metz, but again I didn't know which model is good for me.
I am going to check prices of the model you suggested me.
Thanks again!
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Originally posted by Sagitta I just bought a TTL Bolt flash for my K-3. It... works? I'm not savvy enough with flashes to know if I'm actually lacking anything, but it certainly seems to do the job.
Has its auto mode, tilts, swivels, doesn't underexpose or blow out my subjects. So far I have zero complaints and it cost me about $150. I think it was about $30 off its normal price.
Bolt VS-510P Wireless TTL Shoe Mount Flash for Pentax VS-510P Thank you!
I will check it too, especially availability and pricing here.
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Originally posted by UncleVanya Thank you, I will check this too, but shipping to Italy and duties will make it cost for me around 100 dollars, I don't know if it's worth...
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Metz 52 af 1 costs 200 euro ;
Metz 44 af 1 costs 150 euro (apart of the touch screen and less power, is there anything else different from the 52 af 1)
Used I have found only a metz 50 (but I don't know how it is)
What about Yongnuo? I see more affordable prices, but I imagine that the quality / functions are worse too, right?