RiceHigh's Pentax Blog: Ricoh has Refurbished the Old 360 and 540 Flash Units

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Ricoh has Refurbished the Old 360 and 540 Flash Units

See the Press Release at DPR:

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units

Weather sealing and a video LED light source are added:

"New" 540II:

"New" 360II:

"The AF360FGZ II and AF540FGZ II will be available for purchase at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com and retail outlets nationwide in September 2013 for the suggested retail price of $429.95 and $629.95, respectively."

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Yoku · 602 weeks ago

It's really new flashes. Relax.
Full metal plate, ALL WEATHER resist, new functions and changed controls.

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Donovan · 602 weeks ago

They updated OUR flashes?! HOW DARE THEY?! Damn Ricoh...

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enzo · 602 weeks ago

RiceHigh amuses me! he is such a hater nowadays!
and yes 5D mk3 is an update of mk2. NOT
deal with it there is no meaning in name changes. BMW 3 and 5 will always be 3 and 5 but different generations. It's more practical for god's sake

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Lurker · 602 weeks ago

I guess there'd be no complaints if they were named 361 and 541? :P

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Mike Lambert · 602 weeks ago

Not compatible with my K7 Grrrr!

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Simon T · 602 weeks ago

Check out the prices! "Respectively, they will be sold for $629.95 and $429.95."
I'd be surprised if Pentax is around in 4/5 years

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Maco · 602 weeks ago

"Updated Pentax K-mount lens roadmap published" http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-...

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Dan Johnson · 602 weeks ago

I have a K-5 & a K-5s Pentax makes little or no improvement and the change amazes some people, USB-3.1 from USB-3.0 is a much bigger improvement than I'm asking of Ricoh. If I have to change brands to get a FF DSLR (taking the advice that Pentax is just Ricoh's bitch) I'll consider Samsung, who has a better chance of providing quality photo equipment. While we're at it lets compare The Metz flash with the touch-screen!

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A reader · 602 weeks ago

No matter what... at least it shows that the new flash was no longer a vapourware. Ricoh might not like to leak information or give fans teasers, but at least they delivered albeit it might be perceived as being late. I have actually regained some confidence with the brand.