On Oct 26, 2006, at 8:20 AM, Timothy Sherburne wrote: > I need a reasonably powerful flash to pair with my *ist DS for > shooting > an event at my daughter's school, and a friend has been kind enough to > loan me his Metz 32CT4. He mentioned the possibility of a dedicated > module for Pentax, but the research I've done indicates that this > works > only with the LX. (My thinking is that there is some trigger voltage > issues here.)
I'm not familiar enough with the Metz line but my understanding is that they have a Pentax-dedicated TTL (SCA 3702 M) module that will work with the *ist DS bodies but the listing does not include your Metz 32CT4 unit. This might be simply because the 32CT4 is out of production, but I can't say. You might try contacting them to see if it is compatible. > My backup plan is to order a Sigma ST500 and be done with it. For full support of the *ist DS, you want the Sigma EF 500 DG Super model. Personally, I use a non-dedicated Sunpak 383 flash unit. It's in- flash metering has proven good enough for my needs so far. If/when I want a Pentax-dedicated auto-flash, I'll likely just buy the Pentax AF540FGZ. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
