I've never used a Metz, but I used to have a Cullman with a second reflector. I found this handy. Not for catch light, but to avoid raccoon eyes when bouncing flash from above the subject.
-- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2010/3/8 Igor Roshchin <s...@komkon.org>: > > > Hi All, > > I was trying to place an order for a Pentax AF 540 FGZ flash, when > I discovered that Metz 58 AF-1PS costs just $15 more. > > I've never had experience with any Metz flashes. > Two main concerns that I have: > 1. From what I read, all control is done via "soft" buttons, - e.g. > via contextual menus. How ergonomic/cumbersome is it? > > 2. Have you had any issues with the compatibility with Pentax bodies > (e.g. metering reproducibility, functionality, etc.)? > > Additionally: > 3. How useful is the second reflector (source) when you tilt/swivel > the flash head? > > I will need to place an order soon (Sunday, maybe Monday), so > I would appreciate your quick responses. > > Igor > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
