Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case) by Pentax
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Digital camera reviews of Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case)
Digital camera Review: A nice flash. I like it more than my AF540FGZ
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a very compact flash with outstanding built quality.
Some people complain about lack of horizontal movement.
I do not have any problem with this, as I can always use it off-camera with my K10D in wireless mode.
I have also the Pentax AF540FGZ flashgun, so I can compare both units.
Unless I really need the power of the AF540FGZ, I prefer the 360 over the 540 for the reasons below:
- design and built quality is superior to the ones of 540 (changing batteries in the AF540FGZ is a nightmare due to poor design of the battery compartment cover - difficult to open and especially to close it)
- it is compact and fits in my smaller bag
Digital camera Review: Another reason for me to like PENTAX
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had about 5 Pentax cameras in my life and this is the first time I purchased a flash made by Pentax. Seems like money well spent as this flash does do all it is billed to do. My problem is that my istD doesn't have all the features to match up with this flash as the new cameras do. Like my istD it isn't Pentax's Top of the Line but it will perform for most of my photographic needs. I hope to buy another Pentax flash to take advantage of the wireless functions for fill light applications and it will most likely be another 360. If you have a Pentax DSLR, I recommend you get a Pentax flash and this would be a great first choice. For the dollar, this is a good choice.Digital camera Review: As Advertised
Summary: 4 Stars
The AF 360 FGZ pretty much delivers as advertised.
Pros:
1. Good battery life
2. Seems to be well made
3. Easy to understand menus & buttons
4. Consistent exposure in Auto and Manual Modes
5. Excellent Value
6. Wireless works well
Cons:
1. Dial is tight and hard to use one handed
2. Bounce lock is also tight and requires two hands
3. P-TTL can be finicky.
Digital camera Review: Change the way you shoot
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been an amateur SLR shooter for a while now. This past summer I picked up the AF360 after taking many disappointing shots at a wedding and crushing my K100D's batteries using the pop-up flash.
My initial impression was shock - the manual for the flash is about as big as that of my camera!! There is an astounding number of settings in this little package, but fortunately the camera and flash work together perfectly in 'auto', so immediate reading is not necessary.
My photography has changed drastically since I started using this flash. It is terrific both indoors and outdoors - for bouncing and direct light. The range is pretty decent, and the built in wide angle diffuser and white card are both very useful.
Battery life is fantastic, and obviously saves your camera's batteries as well.
The only real complaint I have is the plastic foot for the hotshoe.. no real issues with it but it does not look like the sturdiest choice for materials.
Beware, too, the added weight!! One-handed shooting is much more difficult, but the flash is phenomenal.
I debated getting the 540, and really there have only been a few instances where I really wanted to bounce the flash sideways. For an amatuer, this flash does it all.
Digital camera Review: Does its job
Summary: 4 Stars
Had this for over a month now. The flash does its job well but i still had that underexposing i experienced with the built in flash. This is not the fault of the 360 but i think the overrated P-TTL. Underexposure seems to be a big problem with the K series using P-TTl, but I found a way around this underexposing. Pentax could have also included a horizontal swivel I think.