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robert52 · 12-09-2017, 06:11 AM

Hi if you had the choice of a very lightly used Metz 58 AF 2 flash vs a Shanny SN 600 FGZ flash new for approx same price which would you go for & why ? thanks
The camera is a Pentax K3 with various lens

MadNeil · 12-09-2017, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

I purchased a used Metz from adorama for my k-1. Like new, good price and am very happy with it.

stub · 12-09-2017, 10:54 PM

I use the Shanny for over a year now on my K1 and K5ii without any problems at all. Its a very underrated unit,,,

bdery · 12-12-2017, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

Shanny apparently are fine. Metz without a doubt are the best there is.

ritro007 · 12-17-2017, 11:52 AM - **1 Like**

Bought a Shanny last week from Amazon to replace my Sigma EF-500DGst. I hardly use a flash I'm more a tripod man, so the Shanny is price wise fine for me.
But, yes, I prefer the Shanny over a second hand( Me be as new) Metz. Had one some years ago a send it back.

awaldram · 12-21-2017, 09:18 AM - **1 Like**

Shanny only supports a subset of P-ttl so you get no Wireless P-ttl

you cannot control the flashes firing and exposure off Camera using P-ttl signals.
you cannot control another flash using this using this unit

i.e no Master/Controller or slave mode for TTL

decent cheap flash for on camera use but creatively limiting.

néonaloj · 12-22-2017, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by awaldram

Shanny only supports a subset of P-ttl so you get no Wireless P-ttl

you cannot control the flashes firing and exposure off Camera using P-ttl signals.
you cannot control another flash using this using this unit

i.e no Master/Controller or slave mode for TTL

decent cheap flash for on camera use but creatively limiting.

That's a huge information to me !
So this Shanny cannot be used to work in P-TTL off Camera.
On the other end, the Yongnuo yn585 supports P-TTL off Camera, but lacks HSSpeed.
Is that correct ?
Thanks.

ddharriman · 12-22-2017, 03:56 PM

Correct.

robert52 · 12-26-2017, 03:57 AM

Hi thanks for all replys I eneded up buying the Metz told seller to send it after Christmas due to post etc

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Used Metz AF 2	8	53.33%
New Shanny SN 600 FGZ	6	40.00%
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12-09-2017, 06:11 AM	#1
robert52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: At the pimple of bum of life Posts: 264	Used Metz 58 AF 2 vs new Shanny SN 600 FGZ Hi if you had the choice of a very lightly used Metz 58 AF 2 flash vs a Shanny SN 600 FGZ flash new for approx same price which would you go for & why ? thanks The camera is a Pentax K3 with various lens

12-17-2017, 11:52 AM - 1 Like	#5
ritro007 New Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 12	Bought a Shanny last week from Amazon to replace my Sigma EF-500DGst. I hardly use a flash I'm more a tripod man, so the Shanny is price wise fine for me. But, yes, I prefer the Shanny over a second hand( Me be as new) Metz. Had one some years ago a send it back. Last edited by ritro007; 12-17-2017 at 11:24 PM. Reason: Getting back to the question

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12-09-2017, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#2
MadNeil New Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 19	I purchased a used Metz from adorama for my k-1. Like new, good price and am very happy with it.

12-09-2017, 10:54 PM	#3
stub Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Manchester Photos: Gallery Posts: 227	I use the Shanny for over a year now on my K1 and K5ii without any problems at all. Its a very underrated unit,,,

12-12-2017, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#4
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Shanny apparently are fine. Metz without a doubt are the best there is.

12-21-2017, 09:18 AM - 1 Like	#6
awaldram Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 732	Shanny only supports a subset of P-ttl so you get no Wireless P-ttl you cannot control the flashes firing and exposure off Camera using P-ttl signals. you cannot control another flash using this using this unit i.e no Master/Controller or slave mode for TTL decent cheap flash for on camera use but creatively limiting.

12-22-2017, 11:52 AM	#7
néonaloj New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 23	Originally posted by awaldram Shanny only supports a subset of P-ttl so you get no Wireless P-ttl you cannot control the flashes firing and exposure off Camera using P-ttl signals. you cannot control another flash using this using this unit i.e no Master/Controller or slave mode for TTL decent cheap flash for on camera use but creatively limiting. That's a huge information to me ! So this Shanny cannot be used to work in P-TTL off Camera. On the other end, the Yongnuo yn585 supports P-TTL off Camera, but lacks HSSpeed. Is that correct ? Thanks.

12-22-2017, 03:56 PM	#8
ddharriman Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	Correct.

12-26-2017, 03:57 AM	#9
robert52 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: At the pimple of bum of life Posts: 264 Original Poster	Hi thanks for all replys I eneded up buying the Metz told seller to send it after Christmas due to post etc

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