Description of Parts & LCD Display

*The shoe type for Sony α is different from the above photo.

PZ42X runs on 4-AA batteries in a compact and light body.
The recycle time is about 3.5 seconds. The photographer can seize opportunities to shoot precious moments, for example, at wedding ceremonies, parties and athletic meetings.

To realize the maximum Guide Number 42(ISO100-m)
This covers well the illumination area with a focal length of 100 mm (* when converted to 35-mm film size), which is considered to be most suitable for portrait shooting. (Up to 21 m.)

Compatible with TTL functions of digital SLR cameras.* Note1
Compatible with the advanced flash output control function for Canon E-TTLII, Nikon i-TTL, Sony ADI.
* Note1 : with the exception of some models.

Flexible bounce function
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The light emission part can be moved 90° upward, 180° to the left and 120° to the right, flexibly responding to every possible bounce shooting situation. |

EV adjustment function
The photographer's intention can be freely represented by the EV adjustment function up to +/-1.5EV.
* 7 steps (-1.5, -1, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1, +1.5) can be set.
* Photo shows all-lit image. (Not actual image)

Power Ratio is available.
Equipped with Power Ratio to permit manually adjusting the flash output. Power Ratio can be set in 7 steps (FULL,1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16,1/32,1/64).

Auto Focus Assist Light supports focusing in low light situations.
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When shooting in the dark or dim places, the near infrared assist light is automatically illuminated to enable automatic focusing.
*Activated only when focusing on central position. |

Switching function of focal length display
The focal length display can be switched between the digital display (APS-C) and the 35-mm film size converted display. The photographer can check the focal length display at any time during shooting.

TTL signals are automatically recognized just by mounting and turning on.
The latest high-accuracy TTL signals are recognized by just mounting this flash on a camera and turning it on. This flash ensures the accurate, optimum, and high-quality lighting.

Built-in wide panel
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Applicable to super-wide-angle lens, more than 20mm focal length.
(when converted to 35-mm film size) |

Lights up LCD back light by simply touching button.
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| Guide Number (ISO 100・m) |
24〜42 |
| Flash Control Mode |
Canon: E-TTLII, E-TTL Nikon: i-TTL Sony(α): ADI, P-TTL |
| Wireless Function |
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| Recycling Time |
*Full flashing |
Alkaline
Battery |
4-AA approx. 3.5 sec. |
Ni-MH
Battery |
4-AA approx. 3 sec. |
| No. of Flashes |
*Full flashing |
Alkaline
Battery |
4-AA approx. 220 |
Ni-MH
Battery |
4-AA approx. 240 |
Auto Effective Range
(Focal Length at 35mm) |
TTL Auto 1.5〜21m |
| Power Ratio |
FULL,1/2,1/4,1/8,1/16,1/32,1/64 |
| Angle of Coverage |
Covers the focal length of 16mm or longer(APS-C size)
Covers the focal length of 24mm or longer(when converted to 35-mm film size) |
Effective range of AF
assist light |
1〜5m |
| Flash Speed |
Approx. 1/500〜1/13,000 sec. |
| Bounce Flash |
Vertical: Up 90°/ Horizontal: Left 180°,Right 120° |
| Wide Panel |
Built-in: 13mm (APS-C size) or 20mm (when converted to
35-mm film size)
when the wide panel is used |
Zoom position display
(switch type) |
24〜105mm (24,28,35,50,70,85,105mm)
(when converted to 35-mm film size)
16〜70mm(16,19,24,34,48,58,70mm)(APS-C size) |
Dimensions
(HxWxD)(w/o Shoe) |
Approx. 116x64x102mm/4.6x2.6x4.1in |
| Weight (w/o Battery) |
Approx. 260g/9.1oz |
| Accessory |
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| JAN(Maker Code 4960436) |
For Canon 023874 For Nikon 023881 For Sony(α) 023898 |
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