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Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras

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Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash for Canon DSLR Cameras
Key Features
  • For Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II DSLRs
  • Guide Number: 138' at ISO 100 and 105mm
  • Zoom Range: 24-105mm (20mm with Panel)
  • Tilts Upward 90°
The Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash is a flash unit designed to fully support current advanced digital SLR cameras. It is fully compatible with Canon E-TTL / E-TTL II enabled cameras.
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Sunpak PZ42X Overview

The Sunpak PZ42X TTL Flash is a flash unit designed to fully support current advanced digital SLR cameras. It is fully compatible with Canon E-TTL / 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.

Please see the Sunpak website for a full compatibility chart.
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

Sunpak PZ42X Specs

Key Specs
Guide Number
137.8' / 42 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce Head
0 to +90°
Swivel Head
300°
Wireless Operation
No
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline
Off-Camera Terminal
No
Flash Head
Guide Number
137.8' / 42 m at ISO 100 (105 mm Position)
Coverage
Full-Frame
24 to 105 mm
20 mm (with Wide-Angle Adapter)
Angle of Coverage
23 to 84°
Auto Zoom Head
Yes
Bounce Head
0 to +90°
Swivel Head
300°
Flash Duration
1/500 to 1/13000 Second
Recycle Time
Approx. 3.5 Seconds
Secondary Illumination
No
Exposure Control
Flash Modes
No
Power Range
1/1 to 1/64
Flash Compensation
-1.5 to +1.5 EV (1/2 EV Steps)
Wireless
Wireless Operation
No
Power
Internal Power
4x AA Alkaline
External Power Pack Compatible
No
General
Mount
Shoe
Off-Camera Terminal
No
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.6 x 2.5 x 4" / 116 x 64 x 102 mm
Weight
9.17 oz / 260 g (without Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.9 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.8 x 3.2 x 2.8"

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