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Easy & simple operation.
Compact & Lightweight - suitable for portrait photography
  • Compatible with digital SLR cameras.
    PZ42X to be workable with E-TTLII / -ETTL for Canon
    PZ42X to be workable with i-TTL / D-TTL for Nikon
    PZ42X to be workable with ADI / P-TTL for Sony

    Download Sunpak compatibility chart - April PDF File (104KB)

A clip-on flash supports the TTL light control system for the latest digital SLR cameras. The flash can be moved 90° upward, 180° to the left and 120° to the right, flexibly supporting bounce shooting and other operations. The focal length display can be switched between the digital display (APS-C) and the 35-mm film size converted display on the LCD. Numerous functions and user-friendliness have been combined and condensed in this body.

  • PZ42X runs on 4-AA batteries in a compact and light body.
    The recycle time is about 3.5 seconds.
  • To realize the maximum Guide Number 42 (ISO100-m)
    This covers 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
    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.
  • 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.
    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
    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.

 

Guide Number 24-42(ISO•100-m)
Flash Control Mode Canon: E-TTLII, E-TTL
Nikon: i-TTL, D-TT
Sony: ADI, P-TTL
Recycling time
* Full flashing
Alkaline Battery: 4-AA approx. 3.5sec.
Ni-MH Battery: 4-AA approx. 3sec.
Number of flashes
*Full flashing
Alkaline Battery: 4-AA approx 220
NiMH Battery: 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?5?
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
Weight (w/o battery) Approx 260g