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: Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm pleased with the flash, but still am learning more about it. One thing is that I wish the camera and flash would focus and adjust more rapidly. I realize this probably isn't possible. A good value at the price I paid. llbDigital camera Review: Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash unit
Summary: 5 Stars
Great flash unit. It installed easily, is very "smart" and is more than adequate for my modest demands and skills. I have not begun to use many of the features. Its first use was at a party where I was "drafted" at the last minute to take pictures. The room was poorly lighted but the resulting photographs were very well exposed. Highly recommended.Digital camera Review: Pentax Af flash 360
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this for my son; he loves it. My husband wants one now, and he has been doing photography for 45 years. The only thing I have heard both say is that the directions for use are very unclear. They had to go online to a pentax forum to find out how to make use of the camera's features.Digital camera Review: Pentaxcentric Flash
Summary: 4 Stars
The AF 360 FGZ flash is a hard-working, no-nonsense flash for Pentax DSLR P-TTL enabled cameras. It will work as a Master or Controller on camera to control other P-TTL flashes off camera (for K110D, K100D, K200D users). I use it with others in P-TTL mode wirelessly and cabled with a Pentax Pentax F5P 9.5-Foot Extension Cord for Pentax Flash Units cable and Pentax F adaptor. I also use it extensively in manual mode, both on and off camera (as an optical slave).
The flash is well designed. For the most part it is pretty solid. I've dropped it several times and it still works! I have an issue with the battery door - it looks good but is somewhat flimsy and can dislodge with rough handling, which turns the flash off. The door latches but I wish the latch were a little more robust.
I have found that in general, P-TTL mode issues are that of camera operator and not the flash. A lot of people report under exposures in P-TTL. Care must be taken as to what is selected for exposure or, yes the area may be under exposed. If care is taken, exposures are pretty much spot on, even for two and three flash set-ups in P-TTL.
The flash is very consistent in Manual mode. Light output doesn't vary cycle to cycle. In optical slave mode, the flash goes off even at very low initiating flash power - works like a charm.
I wish that the flash swiveled. I wish the battery door was a little more robust. Other than that, I am a very happy photographer!
Digital camera Review: Perfect Flash
Summary: 5 Stars
This flash simply confirms my decision to go with Pentax. Quality product at a great price. I'm so glad I don't own Nikon or Canon. This flash was over $100 less than the Nikon and works perfectly with my Pentix D*ist - I just "set it and forget it!" and the results are outstanding.
I bought it so that I could get better results than the built in pop up flash and it really has worked out very well. I take many group shots of the family and the pop up simply wasn't up to the task - this thing is outstanding for day time fill in work, or wide group shots in the dead of night. Excellent purchase!