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**macman24054** · 03-21-2023, 05:40 AM - **2 Likes**

I have the Pentax flashes. Hands down for the power output, recycle time, battery life, functions and accessories I’d recommend the Godox V1. I shoot weddings for a living and have literally not used another flash since I purchased it. I’ve shoot 8 hour weddings with heavy flash use and I’m still yet to change the battery at an event.

Urnamaster13 · 07-03-2023, 04:23 PM

How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ?

pschlute · 07-04-2023, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by Urnamaster13

How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ?

For me, irrelevant, but will depend on a few factors. If you are using it on-camera, moving around a lot, your subject is not static and is not in the centre of the frame, then it may be worthwhile.

**BarryE** · 07-04-2023, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Urnamaster13

How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ?

What's "auto zoom"

? Is that like TTL? I gave up with all auto flash options soon after starting to play with 'em. Manual every time for me now.

Urnamaster13 · 07-04-2023, 03:08 PM

Originally posted by BarryE

What's "auto zoom"

? Is that like TTL? I gave up with all auto flash options soon after starting to play with 'em. Manual every time for me now.

i have Yongnuo manual flash as well, was considering getting a TTL unit if cheap. The Yongnuo YN585EX is TTL but does not have auto zoom head, hence i asked if it is nececcary.
Mostly for cases when flash is hot shoe mounted

inkista · 07-04-2023, 11:43 PM

Originally posted by Urnamaster13

How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ?

For me? Not much. It only applies to direct bare flash with the flash on-camera, and sometimes the camera/flash don't account for crop factor if you're not shooting full frame, so the zoom setting may not actually match the focal length of the lens you're using.

The only time I find it important is if I'm using Godox flash gear over radio, if I can't set the flash to auto Zoom, I have no remote zoom control. I.e., the TT600 cannot be remotely zoomed manually, without the Auto zoom setting.

Sternibert · 07-05-2023, 02:33 AM

For walking around at partys I like to use my AF540FGZ (the old one). It works really nicely, and the TTL is just really handy.

If I'm doing any type of studio work I use my two Yougnuo YN540III and one version IV, as necessary. They get triggered by a wireless transmitter.
But this setup is to clunky and takes to long for any type of moving around, I wouldn't even call it action.

**UncleVanya** · 07-05-2023, 06:43 PM - **1 Like**

Auto zoom ties the focal length of the flash to the lens setting. It’s used to vary beam width to help reduce power or extend range.

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03-21-2023, 05:40 AM - 2 Likes	#16
macman24054 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Axton, VA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 461	I have the Pentax flashes. Hands down for the power output, recycle time, battery life, functions and accessories I’d recommend the Godox V1. I shoot weddings for a living and have literally not used another flash since I purchased it. I’ve shoot 8 hour weddings with heavy flash use and I’m still yet to change the battery at an event.

07-03-2023, 04:23 PM	#17
Urnamaster13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Surat Photos: Albums Posts: 130	How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ?

07-04-2023, 01:03 PM	#18
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,219	Originally posted by Urnamaster13 How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ? For me, irrelevant, but will depend on a few factors. If you are using it on-camera, moving around a lot, your subject is not static and is not in the centre of the frame, then it may be worthwhile.

07-04-2023, 01:58 PM	#19
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,654	Originally posted by Urnamaster13 How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ? What's "auto zoom" ? Is that like TTL? I gave up with all auto flash options soon after starting to play with 'em. Manual every time for me now.

07-04-2023, 03:08 PM	#20
Urnamaster13 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Surat Photos: Albums Posts: 130	Originally posted by BarryE What's "auto zoom" ? Is that like TTL? I gave up with all auto flash options soon after starting to play with 'em. Manual every time for me now. i have Yongnuo manual flash as well, was considering getting a TTL unit if cheap. The Yongnuo YN585EX is TTL but does not have auto zoom head, hence i asked if it is nececcary. Mostly for cases when flash is hot shoe mounted

07-04-2023, 11:43 PM	#21
inkista Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 256	Originally posted by Urnamaster13 How important is the auto zoom function on flash head ? In real world use ? For me? Not much. It only applies to direct bare flash with the flash on-camera, and sometimes the camera/flash don't account for crop factor if you're not shooting full frame, so the zoom setting may not actually match the focal length of the lens you're using. The only time I find it important is if I'm using Godox flash gear over radio, if I can't set the flash to auto Zoom, I have no remote zoom control. I.e., the TT600 cannot be remotely zoomed manually, without the Auto zoom setting.

07-05-2023, 02:33 AM	#22
Sternibert New Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Posts: 7	For walking around at partys I like to use my AF540FGZ (the old one). It works really nicely, and the TTL is just really handy. If I'm doing any type of studio work I use my two Yougnuo YN540III and one version IV, as necessary. They get triggered by a wireless transmitter. But this setup is to clunky and takes to long for any type of moving around, I wouldn't even call it action.

07-05-2023, 06:43 PM - 1 Like	#23
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Auto zoom ties the focal length of the flash to the lens setting. It’s used to vary beam width to help reduce power or extend range.

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