Ricoh Imaging introduced the Pentax AF180FG auto flash, a compact strobe that’s suitable with all Pentax DSLRs in addition to the Ricoh GR collection of compact fixed-lens cameras such because the GR III HDF.
The brand new compact flash is designed with use open air in thoughts and options 18 seals throughout “essential” parts of the strobe physique — together with the hotshoe — which Ricoh says makes it a extremely reliable dustproof and weather-resistant accent. That stage of climate sealing is supposed to work in tandem with rugged Pentax DSLRs which permit the pair to work in rain, heavy mist, and dusty environments with out points.
Ricoh says it created a simplified working system that lets customers begin it immediately by turning the discharge mode dial, which additionally capabilities as the ability swap. Past that, it has 4 discharge modes. It has P-TTL auto flash with leading-curtain synchronization and P-TTL auto flash with trailing-curtain synchronization. For each, the preliminary flash is detected by the digicam’s gentle sensor to permit it to regulate the ability stage for an accurate publicity with the second flash. The strobe additionally provides handbook flash management at full energy or handbook flash at 1/4 energy.
The flash has a information variety of 18 at ISO 100 (25 at ISO 200) and has a full body flash protection space of 24mm and an APS-C protection space of 16mm. The flash can be suitable with Pentax’s 645Z and 645D medium format cameras the place it offers a 30mm flash protection angle.
The flash incorporates a built-in wide-angle panel that slides out to cowl 20mm angle of view at full body and 13mm in APS-C (25mm in medium format) and likewise, regardless of its small type issue, the top will be adjusted to 10 totally different angles: -10, 0, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120 and 135 levels.
The Pentax AF180FG auto flash is powered by two AAA batteries which permit it to flash about 100 instances with a six-second recycle time when utilizing AAA alkaline batteries and about 130 flashes with a couple of five-second recycle time when utilizing nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) 800mAh AAA batteries.
The Pentax AF180FG will likely be obtainable in mid-September straight via Ricoh’s on-line web site in addition to via Ricoh-authorized retailers throughout america for $199.95.
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