Re: Choosing a flash for ZX-5

2001-01-03 Thread Leon Altoff
Alex, I have the Sigma EF430ST flash, and while it was an insurance replacement and I didn't really get to choose it, I do quite like it. It does work very well with Pentax cameras with no compatibility problems that I am aware of. The only things I didn't like was that it didn't swivel and the

Re: Choosing a flash for ZX-5

2001-01-02 Thread Robert P. VanNatta
A critical feature for a flash for your auto focus camera is a 'focus assist' light. When it gets dark your auto focus can't see to focus so having a flash doesn't help much.   this is what sold me the Pentax AF 330 FTZ, for my ZX-5. The auto zoom tracks your lense as you zoom it, the TTL makes

Choosing a flash for ZX-5

2001-01-02 Thread Sveta & Alex Shurygin
Hi, I'm shopping for a flash for my ZX-5 camera. I'd like to have full TTL unit with bounce and, possibly, swivel head, and at least 28mm coverage, all under $150 :-)   I'm evaluating Sunpak MZ440AF vs. Sigma EF430ST. Can anybody please givem e an advise on these flashes or suggest someth