paulo_fonseca

I received mine some days ago (P-TTL version) and, first thing I noticed was a "zoom error" message on the LCD. Also the Flash zoom would not move as if it was stuck. I found some complaints in the internet about this problem, even guys who had returned their flashes: after all, it seems that it has something to do with low charge batteries; after I put fresh batteries everything was normal again.

The flash tends to underexpose too much when the subject is against a white wall, for example. We all know we must compensate with some EV+ in those circumstances, but I expected that P-TTL would deal better with those situations. In fact, it seems that using Auto mode instead of P-TTL produces less underexposure

I ordered one 58 AF-1 for my Pentax and I received it today. First thing I noticed was the Zoom error message in the Lcd. It also seemed that the reflector was stuck and did not zoom in or out displaying always the same focal. After 1/2 hour of attempts, it started moving and displaying the correct focal distance.

Im gonna test it the next days. If it happens again I will return the flash.