Description: Pentax 540 AF FGZ, AF-540FGZ Dedicated Shoe Mount Zoom Flash
Pentax announced the new dedicated shoe mount zoom flashgun, the Pentax 540 AF FGZ. It has a full exposure compensation through a simple control dial. Pentax 540 FGZ offers a high_guide_number, covers increased range and flexible flash performance. It has P-TTL mode with pre flash allows for more accurate strobe photography. It has Wireless P-TTL flash, which functions, when used with the MZ-S, ZX-L, *ist D Cameras. It offers high speed on camera and wireless flash is available in P-TTL modes. Pentax 540 AF flash has Standard TTL, when used with Pentax TTL flash enabled camera bodies. Pentax 540 offers both Auto and Manual modes for more creative control or use with non-TTL camera bodies. The new flash offers LCD display shows the effective range of the flash in P-TTL, TTL and AUTO modes. Modeling light feature strobes for one second so the photographer can check for unwanted shadows or highlights. The flash also includes an autofocus assist beam for focusing in low light or low contrast situations.
Specifications- Pentax 540 AF FGZ, AF-540FGZ Dedicated Shoe Mount Zoom Flash |
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Hot Shoe Clip-on |
TTL auto zoom flash unit with serial control |
Guide Number Feet |
With ISO 100 |
GN Manual-177 |
85mm |
GN Manual-164 |
70mm |
GN Manual-148 |
50mm |
GN Manual-128 |
35mm |
GN Manual-115 |
28mm |
GN Manual-105 |
24mm |
GN Manual |
69 (20mmw/wide-angle panel) |
Zoom Range |
85mm to 24/20mm* (* w/wide angle panel) |
Bounce Capability Up |
-10o, 0o, 30o, 45o, 60o, 75o, 90o |
Swivel Capability Right |
0o, 30o, 60o, 90o, 120o, 150o, 180o |
Swivel Capability Left |
0o, 30o, 60o, 90o, 135o |
Recycle Time Alkaline | (LR6) Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 200 Flashes |
Recycle Time Nickel | hydroxide (Ni-MH) Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 250 Flashes |
Recycle Time Lithium | (FR6) Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 350 Flashes |
Consecutive Discharge |
Apprx. 2 frames/sec for 50 pictures, at [M 1/64] output (with alkaline LR6 batteries) |
Other Color Temperature |
Daylight Lighting |
Angle Zooming position.85mm |
V-23° H-31° |
Angle Zooming position.70mm |
V-26° H- 36° |
Angle Zooming position.50mm |
V-34° H- 46° |
Angle Zooming position.35mm |
V-45° H-60° |
Angle Zooming position.28mm |
V-53° H-70° |
Angle Zooming position.24mm |
V-60° H-78° |
Angle Zooming position.20mm |
V-85° H-98° (w/wide angle panel) AF |
Spot beam |
Red beam emitted under low light or low-contrast conditions |
Compatible Film Speed |
ISO 25 - 1600 Flash |
Modes |
P-TTL auto, TTL auto, auto, manual Flash |
Exposure Compensation |
P-TTL mode -3.0 to +1.0 steps (0.5 step increments) |
Flash Amount Setting wireless slave |
[1/1, 2/3, 1 / 2, 1 / 3] |
Manual |
[1/1, 1 / 2, 1 / 4, 1 / 8, 1 / 16, 1 / 32, 1/64] |
Flash Sync Mode |
Leading-shutter-curtain sync, trailing-shutter-curtain sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed-sync, modeling flash Wireless Flash Control system:Optical pulse transmission |
Wireless position |
Master (M), control (C), slave (S) |
Channels |
1 through 4 Compatible modes: P-TTL, auto (A), manual (M) |
Effective range |
Apprx. 13ft (according to Pentax testing conditions) |
Power Saving |
Automatic |
Power-off |
After approx. 3 min. of non-operation with the power in the ON position, 6 min. in Auto, 1 hour in wireless mode |
Red-Eye Reduction Operates |
w/AF cameras equipped with red-eye reduction feature |
Modeling button |
fires flash consecutively for 1 second |
Wide Angle Panel |
Pull out manually, flash zoom position automatically sets to 20mm Catchlight |
Panel |
Pull out manually |
LCD Panel Illumination |
Light button illuminates the LCD panel for about 10 seconds, or press button again to turn off |
Power Source |
Size-AA batteries x 4, Alkaline LR6, Nickel Hydroxide (Ni-MH), or Lithium FR6 |
Dimensions |
3.0"x5.6"x4.2" |
Weight w/o batteries |
13.4 oz |
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Customer Reviews on Pentax AF-540FGZ Dedicated Shoe Mount Zoom Flash£355.08
Not had chance to use the flashgun to its full potential so far, but it appears to do what is required. Considering a well known chain photography shop wanted £446 for the AF 540FGZ, it was a bargan at the price I paid. This flashgun appears to be far superior to others I have used on all settings. Dedicated to my camera (Pentax K2000D) there is a very great scope for the flash and camera together (TTL, Program, manual, shutter priority, Aperture priority), all work well. Though I must stress at the moment I am only playing with it and not using it for outside work (at functions). I will possibly test it fully over the Christmas period.
The service received from Microglobe was also first class. I ordered at 4.30 in the afternoon on Monday and the flashgun was delivered by 8.30 on Wednesday morning. Packed in a sturdy cardboard box and well protected with polystyrene. and well sealed. Thank you for your brilliant service ... Duncan
