Which 'cheapo' flash for K10D

Russ
Posted 18/02/2009 - 14:38 Link
Looking a for a cheapo flash to use with the K10D. Nothing flash (pardon the pun hehe), just something for the Pentax that is the equiv of the awesome (but wonderfully priced) Nikon SB400 i had for my D50.

Had a quick gander on SRS and spotted these:

Metz mecablitz 36 AF-4
Pentax AF 200FG
Sigma EF-530 DG ST

I'm not big into flash work but hate the K10D built-in flash (as i did on the D50). It was a revelation getting the SB400. Would like the tilting head again if poss. Also liked the fact the SB400 was discrete, or at least as discrete as an external flash can be. The Pentax 200FG looks just the job except that head has no tilt....i think?

Thanks
Russ
Edited by Russ: 18/02/2009 - 14:39
beakynet
Posted 18/02/2009 - 15:32 Link
How abou the Metz 48? This has both tilt and swivel and can act wireless with the built in flash. I have been looking at this as a second flash to go with my Metz 58. If you don't think you would ever use wireless, then I think I would go for the Sigma and that seems very good value for money.
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Russ
Posted 18/02/2009 - 15:44 Link
Many thanks for the Metz 48 suggestion. Just spent 15mins researching it and it sounds the business. A bit above my allowed budget but i may just have to find the additional money.
The Sigma also sounds nice but the Metz seems a better choice.

Thanks again

Russ

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