New Pentax Flash?

HermanLee · 06-03-2008, 11:17 AM

Will Pentax release new Flash model pretty soon?
Anybody hear rumors/new about this?

I've been debating whether I should get the 540 or wait until Photokina.

macbeth · 06-03-2008, 08:01 PM

I hope they will! Not that I would buy any(i'm using old cheap sb-28 flashes) but hey, the 540 is old and consumer want to buy new stuff. Everything new from pentax mean more potential attention from consumers and it's what they need at this point; attention.

I wish someone could create a flash with built in high end lightmeter.

rvannatta · 06-03-2008, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by macbeth

I hope they will! Not that I would buy any(i'm using old cheap sb-28 flashes) but hey, the 540 is old and consumer want to buy new stuff. Everything new from pentax mean more potential attention from consumers and it's what they need at this point; attention.

I wish someone could create a flash with built in high end lightmeter.

they can produce one suitable for macro work any day.

thibs · 06-03-2008, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by macbeth

I hope they will! Not that I would buy any(i'm using old cheap sb-28 flashes) but hey, the 540 is old and consumer want to buy new stuff. Everything new from pentax mean more potential attention from consumers and it's what they need at this point; attention.

I wish someone could create a flash with built in high end lightmeter.

Old ? what about the 360 then ? 540 is pretty recent IMO

BrendanPK · 06-03-2008, 10:00 PM

how about a 600 that is weather sealed to matched the weather sealed bodies!
also the addition of a 5th battery would be nice, the 540 already is good on power, just needs faster recycle times
I know I would buy ONE (I have 3 540's now) if it came out with the above listed (or atleast sealing and faster recycle.
Would also love to see a wireless commander module (better/stronger than the built-in flash

HermanLee · 06-03-2008, 11:03 PM

Weather Sealed! That sounds great.
I think that's a new feature that can be added and consumer will love eventhough I don't know how the hot shoe is gonna look like.
Also a second lamp on the front for fill in like Metz 58 and USB port for future update.
Most important is to fix the hot shoe lock pin and battery door :ugh:

Deni · 06-04-2008, 12:56 AM

Indeed, we need a new flash, preferably with an ultrasonic motor powered zoom head

.

Sorry couldn't resist.

mattdm · 06-04-2008, 04:43 AM

Weather-sealed would be nice for a AF540FGZ replacement. For the AF360FGZ, I just want it to have a swivel head.

And it'd be nice if they added wireless P-TTL slave mode to the AF200FG, too, because I'd totally pick up one as a secondary flash.

BrendanPK · 06-04-2008, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by mattdm

Weather-sealed would be nice for a AF540FGZ replacement. For the AF360FGZ, I just want it to have a swivel head.

And it'd be nice if they added wireless P-TTL slave mode to the AF200FG, too, because I'd totally pick up one as a secondary flash.

I think everyone fully agrees

axl · 06-06-2008, 11:14 AM

that would be all very nice, but ringflash would be enven nicer

...

thibs · 06-07-2008, 06:41 AM

Originally posted by axl

that would be all very nice, but ringflash would be enven nicer

...

Yes this became urgent !

MikePerham · 06-07-2008, 06:43 AM

A higher end unit would need a phono plug so can be fired (on manual) from a pc cord or a wireless trigger. Otherwise I find the 540 a decent flash. Now if Pentax really wants to do it right, how about a wireless PTTL flash that would work in high ambient light. Probably require a radio signal instead of the pre flash.

Mike.

filmamigo · 06-07-2008, 09:34 AM

I would LOVE a new version of the AF200FG, but with bounce.

Just like the Nikon SB22s.

That would be the perfect low-cost P-TTL flash.

Or, update the AF220T to P-TTL. Call if the AF220FG!

Pentaxians deserve a reliable, low-cost P-TTL flash with bounce. It's not too much to ask.

creampuff · 06-07-2008, 05:39 PM

Perfect and cheap are unfortunately terms alien to the people developing the flash units at Pentax. The perfect and cheap flash gun for the Pentax is this:

Full PTTL, swivel & tilt, variable manual control, built-in AF beam and built-in slave function at less than US$80

Deni · 06-09-2008, 03:28 AM

Originally posted by creampuff

Perfect and cheap are unfortunately terms alien to the people developing the flash units at Pentax. The perfect and cheap flash gun for the Pentax is this:

Full PTTL, swivel & tilt, variable manual control, built-in AF beam and built-in slave function at less than US$80

That's identical to the digital concepts flash I have. It's fine, but some times it under exposes by 0.5 or 1 stops. Other time it underexposes by some 2-3 stops (don't know what causes this).

06-03-2008, 11:17 AM	#1
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06-03-2008, 08:01 PM	#2
macbeth New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 7	I hope they will! Not that I would buy any(i'm using old cheap sb-28 flashes) but hey, the 540 is old and consumer want to buy new stuff. Everything new from pentax mean more potential attention from consumers and it's what they need at this point; attention. I wish someone could create a flash with built in high end lightmeter.

06-03-2008, 08:03 PM	#3
rvannatta Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Apiary, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,181	Originally posted by macbeth I hope they will! Not that I would buy any(i'm using old cheap sb-28 flashes) but hey, the 540 is old and consumer want to buy new stuff. Everything new from pentax mean more potential attention from consumers and it's what they need at this point; attention. I wish someone could create a flash with built in high end lightmeter. they can produce one suitable for macro work any day.

06-03-2008, 09:42 PM	#4
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by macbeth I hope they will! Not that I would buy any(i'm using old cheap sb-28 flashes) but hey, the 540 is old and consumer want to buy new stuff. Everything new from pentax mean more potential attention from consumers and it's what they need at this point; attention. I wish someone could create a flash with built in high end lightmeter. Old ? what about the 360 then ? 540 is pretty recent IMO

06-03-2008, 10:00 PM	#5
BrendanPK Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 735	how about a 600 that is weather sealed to matched the weather sealed bodies! also the addition of a 5th battery would be nice, the 540 already is good on power, just needs faster recycle times I know I would buy ONE (I have 3 540's now) if it came out with the above listed (or atleast sealing and faster recycle. Would also love to see a wireless commander module (better/stronger than the built-in flash

06-03-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
HermanLee Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern California, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 729 Original Poster	Weather Sealed! That sounds great. I think that's a new feature that can be added and consumer will love eventhough I don't know how the hot shoe is gonna look like. Also a second lamp on the front for fill in like Metz 58 and USB port for future update. Most important is to fix the hot shoe lock pin and battery door :ugh:

06-04-2008, 12:56 AM	#7
Deni Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tirana, Albania, South Europe, Planet Earth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 621	Indeed, we need a new flash, preferably with an ultrasonic motor powered zoom head . Sorry couldn't resist.

06-04-2008, 04:43 AM	#8
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Weather-sealed would be nice for a AF540FGZ replacement. For the AF360FGZ, I just want it to have a swivel head. And it'd be nice if they added wireless P-TTL slave mode to the AF200FG, too, because I'd totally pick up one as a secondary flash.

06-04-2008, 09:45 AM	#9
BrendanPK Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 735	Originally posted by mattdm Weather-sealed would be nice for a AF540FGZ replacement. For the AF360FGZ, I just want it to have a swivel head. And it'd be nice if they added wireless P-TTL slave mode to the AF200FG, too, because I'd totally pick up one as a secondary flash. I think everyone fully agrees

06-06-2008, 11:14 AM	#10
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	that would be all very nice, but ringflash would be enven nicer ...

06-07-2008, 06:41 AM	#11
thibs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Photos: Albums Posts: 7,001	Originally posted by axl that would be all very nice, but ringflash would be enven nicer ... Yes this became urgent !

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06-07-2008, 06:43 AM	#12
MikePerham Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Prince George, BC Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 642	A higher end unit would need a phono plug so can be fired (on manual) from a pc cord or a wireless trigger. Otherwise I find the 540 a decent flash. Now if Pentax really wants to do it right, how about a wireless PTTL flash that would work in high ambient light. Probably require a radio signal instead of the pre flash. Mike.

06-07-2008, 09:34 AM	#13
filmamigo Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 797	I would LOVE a new version of the AF200FG, but with bounce. Just like the Nikon SB22s. That would be the perfect low-cost P-TTL flash. Or, update the AF220T to P-TTL. Call if the AF220FG! Pentaxians deserve a reliable, low-cost P-TTL flash with bounce. It's not too much to ask.

06-07-2008, 05:39 PM	#14
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Perfect and cheap are unfortunately terms alien to the people developing the flash units at Pentax. The perfect and cheap flash gun for the Pentax is this: Full PTTL, swivel & tilt, variable manual control, built-in AF beam and built-in slave function at less than US$80

06-09-2008, 03:28 AM	#15
Deni Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tirana, Albania, South Europe, Planet Earth Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 621	Originally posted by creampuff Perfect and cheap are unfortunately terms alien to the people developing the flash units at Pentax. The perfect and cheap flash gun for the Pentax is this: Full PTTL, swivel & tilt, variable manual control, built-in AF beam and built-in slave function at less than US$80 That's identical to the digital concepts flash I have. It's fine, but some times it under exposes by 0.5 or 1 stops. Other time it underexposes by some 2-3 stops (don't know what causes this).