Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash
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- Price: $135.00
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- B&H # SUPZ42XC
- Mfr# PZ42XC
Product Highlights
- For Canon SLR Cameras with E-TTL II
- Manual Power & Zoom Head Settings
- Guide No. 137.8' (42 m)
The Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash is a flash unit designed to fully support current advanced digital SLR cameras. It is fully compatible with Canon E-TTL II enabled cameras.
The PZ42X has many advanced features, such as: automatic zoom head from 24-105mm, bounce and swivel capabilities, built in wide angle diffuser, and AF assist. It also offers several manual controls for the experienced photographer. It offers a bright and easy-to-read LCD display and easy-to-use controls for manual flash output, digital or film lens coverage and zoom head settings.
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- Fully compatible with E-TTL II capable SLR cameras, but also backwards-compatible with TTL metering for all earlier EOS cameras
- AF Assist Light supports better autofocus performance in the dark (up to 16')
- EV adjustment (-1.5, -1, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1, +1.5)
- Large panel with bright, easy-to-read LCD display
- Flash-coverage scale on LCD screen
- Automatic Shutdown mode shuts off flash from inactivity after several minutes
| Mount | Shoe |
| Guide No. | 137.8' (42 m) ISO100 |
| Angle of Coverage | 84° - 23° |
| Vari-Power | 1/1 - 1/64 |
| TTL Dedication | Yes |
| Bounce Head | Yes |
| Swivel Head | Yes, 300° |
| Coverage | 24 mm - 80 mm (Full frame) |
| Zoom Head | Full frame: 24 mm - 105 mm |
| Off Camera Terminal | None |
| Recycle Time | Approximately 3.5 - 4.5 seconds |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline Batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 2.6 x 4.6 x 4.1" / 6.6 x 11.7 x 10.4 cm |
| Weight | 9.1 oz / 258 g Without batteries |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 127 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (89)
- Consistent output (76)
- Fast recycling (64)
- Lightweight (59)
- Good power output (56)
Cons
- Slow recycling (13)
- Heavy (10)
- Heavy / bulky (3)
Best Uses
- General purpose (94)
- Fill flash (57)
- Portraits (54)
- Night photography (35)
- Photojournalism (18)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (40), Semi-pro photographer (34), Casual photographer (19), Enthusiast (11), Pro photographer (10)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (69), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great product
I mostly use this flash on and off camera in manual mode. I love the 180º of swivel, auto/manual zoom, back light, ease of use, and size.
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I mostly use this flash on and off camera in manual mode. I love the 180º of swivel, auto/manual zoom, back light, ease of use, and size.
The thing I really dislike is the way the LCD cycles through the various mode functions in only one direction (e.g. if your in manual mode at full power and you want to set it at say 1/4 power and you accidentally set in 1/8 power you have to cycle through all power settings until you get back to 1/4--you can't just go back).
I'd really love to see a PC connection on this flash for off-camera use. These limitations notwithstanding, this is an excellent little flash for those who don't wish to pay as much for a Canon 580 flash.
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Most Liked Negative Review
No E-TTL with Canon T1i
The E-TTL will not work with the T1i. It works fine in manual mode but the menu controls make it hard to adjust the exposure up and down. This is fine for portraits and ...Read complete review
The E-TTL will not work with the T1i. It works fine in manual mode but the menu controls make it hard to adjust the exposure up and down. This is fine for portraits and other controlled situations but not good for spontaneous or less predictable lighting situations. It did work fine down to 1/320 sec for sports.
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Pros
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Recycling
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Picked this unit up a few weeks ago and was working fine until it just stopped working. Suspecting that my old rechargeable batteries where at fault, I bought new Eneloop batteries from B&H but unit is still not working (Batteries are fine as I've tried them in an LED light I purchased). Very disapointed with my purchase as I'll now have to return unit (if I still can) and buy another. I live in Canada, so returing will add extra cost.. I would not recommend this flash.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
i bought this for an event I had to photograph for our middle school. While I was at the event I really liked it, until it stopped working it would power on but not flash. I had a sunpak digiflash 3000 for a year and then I accendently broke it. so I got this I really liked the pictures it took. But I am sending it back because it wstopped working during the event I was photographing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Very happy with this flash. I bought this to replace my Sigma that died and I am glad I bought the Sunpak.
Even at 30 feet, the recycle time is between instant and a half a second, and that was with 3 year old NiMH batteries.
My camera is a Canon Dital XTi and the Sunpak seems more tollerant to distance and takes correctly exposed shots from 10 feet and upwards.
With my old Sigma I was constantly adjusting the camera flash EV for close up and bounce flash shots.
The unit seems well made and is not oversized, and seems to have good flash output too.
I have only used it on the auto setting. In manual mode I did manage to adjust the EV setting up and down, but see no need to. I tried some bounce shots of the ceiling and I think it is easier to adjust the flash EV in the camera menu if you need a half stop or so extra exposure. The manual mode menu system in the flash need some getting used to.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Easy to use, very affordable, and durable!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Use with a Graslon Dome Diffuser. Works great but is a little strong without a diffuser tends to overexpose form the lens to about 10 feet out. Does not recycle as fast as advertised. Seems heavy but high quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Low-light Focus Assist
- Powerful Output
- Price
Cons
- Slow Recycle ~40 Shots
Best Uses
- General Use
- Night Photography
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
I'm no expert with a flash, and needed to take pictures at a party. I put batteries in, put it on my 50D and did 45* bounce flash shots and got great pictures. Far better photographers than myself saw the pictures and complimented the tone and lighting.
Positives:
Price
Ease of use
Feels high-quality
Fully lights a 20X20 room with 45* bounce
Negatives:
After ~40 exposures the time to charge gets quite long - so keep extra batteries.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
The flash performed very well. I've seen some reviewers complain about slow recycle time, but I had no problems with the flash even in burst mode shooting 5 consecutive frames. I was using lithium batteries so that may have made the difference.
I found the tilt and swivel worked well for bouncing the flash off walls and ceilings and the built-in wide angle diffuser worked well for those wide angle shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Swivels up and down, side to side
Bright light
Reasonable price
Too bright for close work using TTL
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Powerful Output
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Recycling
Best Uses
- Night Photography
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
I'm just newly established professional photographer, so this flash works great for me. It's a little complex to understand at first, but works great once you've finally figured it out. great instrument for a great price! :)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Night Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Easy to use, and is just what I needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
I am really excited to use my new shoe mount flash. I did a ton of research prior to purchasing this model, and everything I read / researched indicated that this was a great product. The most common complaint was slow recycling, but realistically, this is a non-issue for most photographic scenarios.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Used it for a wedding and it worked great! Had good reach at ISO 200. Batteries lasted for over 200 pictures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
I am a novice and this flash was more than enough for me it has all the functinalities of other flashes but half the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
I put this flash to work as soon as I received it and have been very impressed. So far, I can't fault it. I have a Canon DSLR and take photographs of small exhibits at a local museum where I supply my own equipment. I needed some flash-fill light for some exhibits and Canon flashes were too expensive. I have used it on auto and on the manual settings and have had no trouble balancing its output with the other light sources.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Affordable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Photojournalism
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Exceeded my expectations for the price. Recycle time is reasonable (at 1/8th & 1/4 power). E-TTL ii seems to work just fine. My only gripe is that it shuts off automatically after 5-10 minutes without use. Just need to swicth it off an on again to resume as normal. And like all other flashes, good batteries make all the difference with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon 7d, Canon 580 exii
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Excellent 100% compatible with Canon Eos T2i.100% Recommended and cheaper than Canon's Speedlite 430EX
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- General Use
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
This flash works great on my canon 60D. Very accurate output. Recycles very fast with 2500mah nickle hydride batteries. Very nice flash.Would by again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Fast Recycling
- Lightweight
- Powerful Output
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Camera Specialist Suggested it to me. I was looking to get the same quality of a top brand pay a lower price. I love it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Easy to use
More powerful than I expected
First one was defective, but B&H replaced it without a problem
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easy To Use
- Powerful Output
Cons
- No slave
Best Uses
- Fill Flash
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak PZ42X TTL Shoe Mount Flash:
Use as fill light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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