Thanks for the update! I will let some ppl know. On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM, Paul Sorenson <pentax1...@gmail.com> wrote: > New firmware for the 58 AF-2 addresses this problem...reply from Metz below. > There is also an upgrade to v5.0 for those who own the 58 AF-1 > > ************************************ > Hello Paul, > > Our team figured out the problem and pushed a new firmware out last night. > You can download v4.1 now: > > http://www.metz.de/en/flash-units/firmware-download-flash-units/mecablitz-58-af-2-digital/pentax.html > > Thank you for your patience, > > Dideo Michel > Technical Representative > > Manfrotto Distribution, Inc. 10 Mountainview Rd. Suite 320 South, Upper > Saddle River, NJ 07458, USA > ***************************************** > > > On 6/24/2013 1:44 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >> >> Fair warning: the new metz firmware breaks A and M modes on the flash >> for pentax cameras before the k-30! only upgrade to 4.0 if you have a >> k-30 or k-5 II!! >> >> On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 2:29 PM, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net> >> wrote: >>> >>> I use flash extensively and have had good luck with my two AF 540s. The >>> high-speed synch mode works very well when using for fill in daylight, and >>> the lash compensation allows one to dial in a good balance between fill and >>> main flash. Any flags requires some judgement and fiddling, as even the >>> smartest P-TTL firmware can be fooled by background light extremes. I have >>> never used the Metz. >>> >>> Paul >>> On Jun 24, 2013, at 10:40 AM, Stan Halpin <s...@stans-photography.info> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I don't use flash often, have never taken time to master the process. >>>> But I have an upcoming project that provides the incentive to revisit this >>>> aspect of my photography. >>>> >>>> I have the Pentax AF360 FGZ that I bought long ago to pair with my MZ-S >>>> and which I have used occasionally. >>>> >>>> I am considering adding the AF540 FGZ. Two things holding me back at >>>> this point: >>>> a. IIRC Pentax is coming out sometime soon with a replacement for >>>> the AF540. >>>> b. I have noted discussions here about Metz and other >>>> alternatives. >>>> >>>> So, my questions: >>>> a. Has anybody heard anything more about if/when and for how much >>>> we'll have an AF540 replacement? >>>> b1. If I go with Metz or other system, do I lose functionality on >>>> my K-5ii? i.e., will I still have the same capability for wireless >>>> triggering, the use of two-flash setups, etc? >>>> b2. Other than cost, are there any advantages to the Metz or >>>> other systems? >>>> b3. Other than Pentax and Metz, which other alternative brands >>>> should I look at for good, fully capable, reliable flash in the AF540 >>>> range? >>>> >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> stan >>>> -- >>>> 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. >> >> > > -- > Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. > > -- > 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.
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