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Sunpak PZ42X Flash – Complete, Reliable and Affordable

Sunpak PZ42X powered by four AA batteries are claimed to have a strong GN 42. Sunpak PZ42X not much different from other flash products that class (such as Nissin or Yongnuo) but when viewed more closely, you will see the advantages of this flash. Because PZ42X already supports TTL, so when buying this product make sure to choose the appropriate type for the camera you have, such as Canon, Nikon or Sony. Sunpak PZ42X does not have any port to attach the cable syncro.

The Advantages Sunpak PZ42X:

• Work in TTL or manual (M)
• Zoom feature heads, and can be set auto or manual
• Use a large LCD screen
• Available AF assist lamp
• Free to set the output level and compensation (Ev)

Features zoom head allows movement back and forth on the flash zoom lens according to position. This feature ensures we do the zoom though, the range of lamps will still achieve the intended object. Zoom head on flash has a range of 24mm to 105mm (or 16-70mm lens for cameras that use APS-C). When actuated manually (by pressing the button) the mechanical position of the zoom will move on 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 70mm, 85mm and 105mm.

If you liked the on shoe flash then you will love this feature TTL from Sunpak. TTL flash is the transmit power will be adjusted with the camera settings like shutter, aperture and ISO. So the risk picture is too bright or too dark can be avoided by using TTL mode.If you do not like to using TTL modes, such as when using off shoe flash, you can try M mode (manual). Manual setting allows us to using the full power (1 / 1) to the lowest power (1 / 64). In addition we can also do Ev compensation to positive or negative direction (can also be set through the camera).In general, the features and performance Sunpak PZ42X already meet the standards for the flash price of $149.98, could even be a dedicated alternative brands such as Canon 430 Ex-II or the Nikon SB600.

To turn on the flash Sunpak PZ42X simply shift the on-off button. There are only two main buttons control as well as adjust the flash menu, namely the MODE button and SELECT buttons. MODE is used to change settings while the SELECT to change the setting, pretty simple even to press the button repeatedly. When one button is pressed, the LCD screen will be illuminated by a red backlight.

Ev compensation setting can be done in flash or on camera. This time we tried to change the value of Ev flash on camera, ie Ev +1 (over 1 stop), Ev Ev 0 and -1 (under 1 stop).

Flash Ev +1

Flash Ev 0

Flash Ev -1

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