PentaxLife Topic: Soligor DG-420Z P-TTL flash for Pentax K10D, K100D/K110D

Vitali on "Soligor DG-420Z P-TTL flash for Pentax K10D, K100D/K110D"

Vitali — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:53:57 +0000

Thank you for information, Sunbird.

>>Praktica DPZ 38AF / Exacta DPZ 38AF seems to be the same

Usually, flashguns manufacturers using guide number (biggest) in the model name. Soligor DG-420Z GN = 42. And this Praktica / Exacta seems to be GN = 38

sunbird on "Soligor DG-420Z P-TTL flash for Pentax K10D, K100D/K110D"

sunbird — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:59:03 +0000

Seems like this flash is produced bij pentacon-dresden. They used to make the Exacta camera's and nowdays produce the digital cameras for Praktica.

Their flash unit :Praktica DPZ 38AF / Exacta DPZ 38AF seems to be the same (cheapest price in germany = 89 euro's against 139 euro's for the Soligor)
I tried to read about te pentax version on the german dslr-forum. And most users seem very content. The red Af-assist light has been praised for not blinding like pantax' internal flash.

"Was mir am besten gefällt, ist das rote AF Hilfslicht, nun kann ich wieder ruhigen Gewissens mit Blitz arbeiten, ohne das ich gleich verflucht werde wie beim internen Blitz der Pentax."

Vitali on "Soligor DG-420Z P-TTL flash for Pentax K10D, K100D/K110D"

Vitali — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 10:53:56 +0000

Peggy Melters of Soligor GmbH confirmed that the new Soligor DG-420Z flash fully supports the Pentax P-TTL flash system:

The DG-420Z Flash Unit supports Pentax P-TTL and functions with the models listed below in the AUTO mode. More information can be found on our website - English version - select accessories for digital cameras, then your brand and finally the model. Here you will find a listing of products recommended for your particular camera. You can also write in "DG-420Z" for product information.
Best regards,
SOLIGOR GmbH
Peggy Melters
International Sales

Specifications:
� for digital & analog Pentax AF cameras
� guide no. 24 to 42 at ISO 100
� P-TTL flash control

� power zoom for focal lengths 24, 28, 35, 50, 70 and 85mm
� bounce angle vertical 0�/45�/60�/75�/90�
� swivel head max. 270�
� flash recycling time 0.5�8s
� slave-Adaptor
� flash duration: app. 1/1,000s�1/20,000s
� number of flashes: app. 150 to 1,500 flashes with 1 set of fresh alkaline batteries
� color temperature: 5600K (in accordance with daylight)
� autofocus illumination 1�8m
� thyristor circuitry
� 5 power ratios: full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16
� auto power off
� glash ready indicator
� exposure control display
� power supply: four 1.5V AA batteries Mignon type or NiCad rechargeable batteries of the same size
� 172x72x57mm
� weight approx. 278g (w/o batteries)

MSRP is 160 EUR (around US$206)