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Pentax AF-540 FGZ
9.0 out of 10

Pentax AF-540 FGZ

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Reviews and Problems with Pentax AF-540 FGZ

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Overall 8
8.0

User Review

stormtech, pentaxforums.com
17 December 2012
  • Excerpt: This is the flagship flash for Pentax which for me has been worth the money spent buying it new ~1 year ago.
  • Pros: Powerful - Easy off-camera P-TTL - Nice Controls
  • Cons: Plastic foot
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Overall 7
7.0

User Review

Ryan Trevisol, pentaxforums.com
7 April 2011
  • Excerpt: I don't have a lot of experience with modern flashes, mainly I remember playing with my dad's flash as a kid, and remembering that it would get maybe 20 pops before it
  • Pros: Bright, Even lighting, very fully featured, build quality acceptable except for battery door, amazing battery life
  • Cons: Flimsy Battery Door, plastic foot tough to slide in, recycling issues
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Overall 5
5.0

User Review

Outlaw, pentaxforums.com
17 November 2010
  • Excerpt: I bought mine here in Adelaide in 2007 with the K10. Paid a premium price for a less than premium product. Operation is/has been inconsistent.
  • Pros: When it works, it works well!
  • Cons: Noisy Zoom, Flimsy battery door, sticks to hot shoe
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Overall 4
4.0

User Review

Christopher M.W.T, pentaxforums.com
24 August 2010
  • Excerpt: I purchased my 540 about a year ago online and I do regret purchasing this flash and not spending the money on a Metz.
  • Pros: HSS, Wireless off camera, powerful, easy to use interface
  • Cons: Lousy build quality, flimsy battery door, noisy, expensive, no WR, doesnt save settings when powered down, unreliable
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Overall 8
8.0

User Review

bdery, pentaxforums.com
6 August 2010
  • Excerpt: My experience with flashes is as follows : Pentax AF280T, Vivitar 285HV, Pentax AF500FTZ, Yongnuo 460, Yongnuo 560, Sigma 530 ST DG and now the Pentax AF-540FGZ.
  • Pros: Powerful, offers just about every control possible
  • Cons: No standard synch port
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Overall 8
8.0

User Review

GeneV, pentaxforums.com
13 July 2010
  • Excerpt: This is my workhorse flash for DSLR use. I've become addicted to the wireless mode. Put this on a shelf somewhere, aimed at the ceiling, and use the camera's built-in...
  • Pros: Nice power, wireless features, good manual modes
  • Cons: Does not have the professional build of older flashes
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Overall 3
3.0

User Review

tonyrodgers, pentaxforums.com
26 June 2010
  • Excerpt: I've had this flash for about 2 years and in all other respects, apart from the flimsy battery door, it has served me well.
  • Pros: Easy access to settings, wireless mode, HSS etc
  • Cons: Cheap and nasty battery door cover
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Overall 8
8.0

User Review

px_pc, pentaxforums.com
23 May 2010
  • Excerpt: A good powerfull flash, which matches the Pentax bodies brilliantly. For easy photography it works very good: TTL techniques makes sure you get a well-lit image.
  • Pros: Power, wireless, compatability with body
  • Cons: Price, build quality, foot
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Overall 9
9.0

User Review

Phil1, pentaxforums.com
10 April 2010
  • Excerpt: I agree with the above review. I have seen two used and advertised with broken slide-in diffusers. I purchased mine used, mint complete with case, box and papers for...
  • Pros: Works well, lots of light.
  • Cons: The battery cover door appears weak
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Overall 8
8.0

Happy I bought this product.

Just starting business, B&H Photo
17 March 2009
  • Summary: I will be using this product in my new business. Still learning how everything works, but I am very happy with the fact the flash and my modeling lights all sync with...
  • Pros: Durable, Lightweight
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