Ed, As I used to have PZ-1p's and used them extensively and had an AF500FTZ and now have MZ-S's with AF360FGZ's, I'll give you my best take.
For the PZ-1p, there are not really any great features that the new 360 has over the 500. The one exception is the 360 flash has a sensor so can be used with old, non-TTL bodies. But with the PZ-1p, the 500FTZ is a great flash. It has more power than the 360, but costs a bit more. It also feels a bit more rugged in build. If you are anticipating getting an MZ-S in the future, then the 360 might be worth considering - you only lose on GN compared to the 500, but if you are sticking with the PZ-1p, then get the 500FTZ. Sorry I can't comment on the Metz. Bruce Dayton Sunday, May 12, 2002, 11:59:18 PM, you wrote: m> Hi All, m> I'm looking for advice on buying a flash for my Pentax PZ-1P. I'm looking to m> use the flash for mostly for indoor and outdoor portraits. I was considering m> 1 of the 3 following units: Metz54MZ-3, Pentax AF-360 FGZ or the Pentax m> AF-500 FTZ. I would appreciate input that would help me in making the right m> choice on which unit to purchase. m> Thanks, m> Ed m> - m> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, m> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to m> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
