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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.
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PENTAX 30333 AF540FGZ Flash with Case
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
87 of 89 people found the following review helpful
By Hiram Grant
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!
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!
58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By Alex Vox
Amazon Verified Purchase
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!
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!
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By 6x9
Amazon Verified Purchase
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
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
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really versatile flash
This flash has lived up to my expectations very well. I was aware of the vertical orientation/flash tilt issues, but feel the flexibility and features of the unit far outweigh the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stilettodude
3.0 out of 5 stars
Big glaring flaw
The flash head only tilts, it does not rotate. That means that when taking pictures with the camera rotated in the portrait position you can't bounce the light off the ceiling. Read more
Published 11 months ago by R. Marquez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great flash for Pentax DSLRs
Not too powerful, not too cheap. It's the perfect balance of functionality, size and price. Charges quickly and does a great job of following the lens settings. Read more
Published 15 months ago by D. Cumpian
4.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfied
I've owned this since 2007 and I am happy to say that I am generally satisfied with this purchase. It does its job commendably well. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Golden Tamaraw
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Flash
I have had mine for a year and a half, and once you get it dialed in, it is great. but, until then, a giant pain in the butt. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Frank Moskos
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pentax AF 360 FGZ Flash unit
I own a Pentax Kx SLR digital camera and have, until recently, only used the pop-up flash when necessary. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Peter Soo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Flash, cheap construction.
I love this flash, pictures look amazing. I have found the ability to use the built in white card to diffuse a bounced flash amazingly useful. Read more
Published on April 12, 2011 by J.P. Hibbs.
5.0 out of 5 stars
news flash!
fabulous flash. fully compatible with my kr.
very fast shipping. delayed feedback, as i've only had the opportunity to use this flash last weekend. it didn't let me down. Read more
very fast shipping. delayed feedback, as i've only had the opportunity to use this flash last weekend. it didn't let me down. Read more
Published on April 5, 2011 by John Kol
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal flash
I've had this flash now for a couple years. It fits my needs very well. Some complain that it doesn't have the swivel head. Read more
Published on January 31, 2011 by D. Jackson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice but not sturdy
I have bought this flash and own it more than one year. It is nice but it's horse shoe adpater its is plastic and edges have chirp away. Further battery door is clumsy. Read more
Published on December 17, 2010 by Yogi
