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Posted 21/09/2014 - 09:55
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yes that's the Pentax AF540 II Flash Gun
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/products/pentax/af540-ii-flash-gu...
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/products/pentax/af540-ii-flash-gu...
k-5, K-5ii,60-250 f4, 50 f1.4 af,17-70 f4, 100mm macro wr,siggy 10-20 siggy 100-300f4
Posted 21/09/2014 - 11:19 - Helpful Comment
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Another good deal. I grabbed the previous flagship model from them 2 months ago for £179. The new one has WR and improved P-TTL for the latest cameras, plus a modeling light for both stills and video if needed.
One thing to bear in mind though is that the backwards compatibility with pre - TTL cameras has been removed, at least if you want auto-flash control, because the on-flash sensor has gone (the modeling light is there now). So with older cameras you will have to use manual, the option of 'auto-flash' is not there. It's not a big deal I don't think, unless you are particularly locked in to using that mode. Manual is ultimately more reliable IMO.
One thing to bear in mind though is that the backwards compatibility with pre - TTL cameras has been removed, at least if you want auto-flash control, because the on-flash sensor has gone (the modeling light is there now). So with older cameras you will have to use manual, the option of 'auto-flash' is not there. It's not a big deal I don't think, unless you are particularly locked in to using that mode. Manual is ultimately more reliable IMO.
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Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Pentax K7 with BG-4 Grip / Samyang 14mm f2.8 ED AS IF UMC / DA18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR / SMC A28mm f2.8 / D FA 28-105mm / SMC F35-70 f3.5-4.5 / SMC A50mm f1.7 / Tamron AF70-300mm f4-5.6 Di LD macro / SMC M75-150mm f4.0 / Tamron Adaptall (CT-135) 135mm f2.8 / Asahi Takumar-A 2X tele-converter / Pentax AF-540FGZ (I & II) Flashes / Cactus RF60/X Flashes & V6/V6II Transceiver
Posted 21/09/2014 - 11:20
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Wish I needed one
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 22/09/2014 - 07:18
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I have metz 48 af1 I find on pttl its hit and miss would I find this flash much better, at a ball in October want flash better than last time
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