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Pentax AF540 FGZ

Pentax AF-540 FGZ TTL Flash

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Nikon Speedlight SB-900 TTL Flash

 
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Product Description
The AF540FGZ Electronic-Flash unit features a large guide number of 54 (at ISO 100) and provides a variety of advanced flash applications, including advanced P-TTL auto flash, high-speed... More
The AF540FGZ Electronic-Flash unit features a large guide number of 54 (at ISO 100) and provides a variety of advanced flash applications, including advanced P-TTL auto flash, high-speed synchronisation and wireless P-TTL auto flash (when mounted on a Pentax SLR camera). When mounted on a Pentax Auto-focus SLR (after the Z-10 and including Digital Format models) equipped with an FA-, FA J-, DFA- or DA- series lens, the AF540FGZ automatically adjusts its angle of discharge to the lens' focal length. The AF540FGZ auto-flash unit also features a newly provided 'Digital' position on the focal-length conversion scale of the Zoom Head which can accommodate digital SLRs, Bounce Flash function with adjustable angles of -10 to 90 degrees vertically and up to 180 degrees horizontally, and Power-zoom flash head to cover angles of view for 24mm to 85mm lenses (in 35mm format). Less
Le SB-900 est parfaitement adapté aux formats DX et FX. Il sélectionne automatiquement le mode de répartition de la lumière en fonction du format du capteur de... More
Le SB-900 est parfaitement adapté aux formats DX et FX. Il sélectionne automatiquement le mode de répartition de la lumière en fonction du format du capteur de l'appareil sur lequel il est fixé. C'est un accessoire essentiel qui ouvre de nombreuses opportunités créatives au photographe. Less
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Key Features   
Mount Type   Hot Shoe Mount Hot Shoe Mount
Flash Type   Regular Flash Regular Flash
Dedication   Dedicated Dedicated
Weight 13.04 oz. 14.64 oz.
Guide Number 54 @ ISO 100 111.55 @ ISO 100
Zoom Range - 17 - 200 mm.
Other Features   
Min. Recycle Time 6 Seconds 2.3 Seconds
Power Source 4 x AA Batteries 4 x AA Batteries
Bounce   With Bounce With Bounce
Brand Pentax Nikon
TTL Metering   With TTL Metering With TTL Metering
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075116269 0182080480764
Product ID 27942686 77467648
Product MPN   
MPN 39125 4807
 
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Pentax AF540 FGZ
Pentax AF-540 FGZ TTL Flash
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Nikon SB900
Nikon Speedlight SB-900 TTL Flash
$999.00
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Consumer Reviews

170

Nikon Flashes Keep Getting Better & More Costly

bycolonialpara May 29, 2009
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Build quality, power, flexibility of flash modes.
Cons Initial cost to purchase and for some, a noticeable overall size & weight increase.
Recommended it? Yes

The Nikon SB-900 is just the latest (and most sophisticated) in a long line of well conceived and well delivered flash units for Nikon cameras.  This latest (and physically largest) flash in Nikon's storied history is also the most expensive off-camera flash units introduced by the company. ... Read full review »

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Good flash, but may not be worth an upgrade from a sb-800

bymtmra70 Jan 6, 2009
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Battery life seems to be improved, better control interface, same SB-800 quality.
Cons Larger than the SB-800, uses different color filters than the SB-800.
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this flash upgrade because I had the funds to do so, it was not a necessity upgrade.
Upon opening the box to my SB-900 flash, I noticed two things.1) It was larger than the SB-8002) It had thinner plastic and somewhat of a 'cheap' feel/look
After my initial impressions, I... Read full review »

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