Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 3.5 x 3.1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00007EE00
• Item model number: B00007EE00
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 22, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Pentax AF360FGZ Flash features a guide number of 119 (feet/ISO 100), 24 millimeter lens coverage, and bounce head. The flash requires four AA size batteries. It is compatible with Pentax PZ, ZX, SF, LX, MZ, *ist, 645NII, 67II series cameras. Also comes with case.

Product Description

PENTAX 30333 AF540FGZ Flash with Case

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice choice for Pentax Digital SLRs, December 6, 2006

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Hiram Grant "just call me Sam" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case) (Electronics)

This Pentax flash offers all stuff you'd expect from a basic AF flash (power zoom, bounce, AF illuminator), plus a bit more.

Like most of the camera companies, Pentax offers a basic and more advanced (or powerful) flash. As basic flashes go, this one only lacks "swivel" (side-to-side adjustment) from ranking 5-stars. In terms of exposure accuracy, this flash ranks equal to the best.

Useful features included that aren't typically found in cheaper flashes are:

1) Built-in wide angle diffuser. Need a bit more width in the coverage? A pull out panel is located in the top of the flash;

2) Built-in "catch light". This small, white card is in the same space as the diffuser. If using bounce, this will help elimate shadows caused by the bounce, and puts a little gleam in the eye;

3) High-Flash synch. Most useful for outdoor portrait photography, this allows you to set the shutter speed to faster than normal, allowing you to control the depth-of-field;

4) "Spot Beam" function. In low light situations, the AF illuminator in the flash fires to help the AF system of the camera. The SB features allows the illuminator to work even when the flash is not used for exposure (such as in a museum);

5) Command functions. Unlike the Nikon SB-600 or Canon 430EX, this flash can be used to control and trigger multi-flash operations.

A very good basic flash, only a swivel away from 5-star perfection!

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It is one terrific flash!, October 12, 2007

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Alex Vox (Winnetka, IL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case) (Electronics)

It is a terrific flash! Before I converted to Pentax, which is in my view is the only brand at a moment that is driven by photography and not by marketing department; I was HUGE fan of Minolta before it ended in Sony's hands. And at a time Minolta had really cool (even by today's means) flashes. But even that Minolta is far, far from of what this Pentax's baby can do!
First of all for all K10D owners, this flash will work as intelligent remote flash controlled by your camera's flash or in combination with it. It does it simply AWESOME! You have now two flashes and possibilities are endless. For the money I ordered two of the flashed instead of one of their more expensive model and I have complete professional three point lighting solution for about $360!!! In wireless mode it supports advanced functions, allows all adjustments etc. This flash supports superb Hi Speed Sync and I mean it is superb! The flash is so precise it capable of preserving the most delicate shadows if you need it. The wide angle adapter along with white board is so nice to have handy!
One more thing to mention, this flash is very frugal too! It is for a first time in my life that pro level flash with all these belt and whistles was keep going all the day long on four cheapest AAs from Walgreens! My previous Sony's flash simply refused then instantly! This thing was firing and firing and firing and the recharge times were just tip top.
Absolutely awesome flash as I said, really photography tool!

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice flash. I like it more than my AF540FGZ, July 30, 2007

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6x9 "6x9" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras (w/ case) (Electronics)

It is a very compact flash with outstanding built quality.
Some people complain about lack of horizontal movement.
I do not have any problem with this, as I can always use it off-camera with my K10D in wireless mode.
I have also the Pentax AF540FGZ flashgun, so I can compare both units.
Unless I really need the power of the AF540FGZ, I prefer the 360 over the 540 for the reasons below:
- design and built quality is superior to the ones of 540 (changing batteries in the AF540FGZ is a nightmare due to poor design of the battery compartment cover - difficult to open and especially to close it)
- it is compact and fits in my smaller bag