Product Description

While ToCAD is a name most people won't recognize immediately the products it markets are very well known. Sunpak electronic flash units, video lights, camcorder batteries and cellular batteries, Sunpak photo and video tripods and different accessories, Zero Halliburton aluminum photo/video and computer cases, and GE/Sanyo lithium batteries. All are names photo enthusiasts and professionals respect and rely upon for high quality and great value.

Product Details

• Brand: SunPak
• Model: PZ-040C2
• Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

Features

• Shoe-mount electronic flash for Canon EOS TTL, E-TTL, and E-TTL II cameras
• Large, full-info, backlit LCD display for controlling and monitoring settings
• Power zoom-bounce flash head covers 35mm focal lengths (from 24 to 80mm)
• ISO guide number ranges from 60 at the 24mm zoom-head setting to 120 at 80mm
• All-black finish; runs on 2 AA, NiMH, or ni-cad batteries

From the Manufacturer
The Sunpak PZ40X II--an upgrade over the original PZ40X--is a powerful, full-featured, lightweight, shoe-mount electronic flash unit designed for all Canon EOS TTL, E-TTL, and E-TTL II cameras, including the top-selling Canon Rebel, Rebel XT, and EOS 20D. The flash is backwards-compatible, with TTL metering for all TTL flash Canon cameras, but also works manually with nondedicated cameras employing a single- contact hot shoe. And even though it's 40 percent smaller and significantly lighter than previous flash units with the same features, the flash offers an impressive ISO guide number that ranges from 60 at the 24mm zoom-head setting to 120 at 80mm. The PZ40X II offers such advanced features as E-TTL auto flash; a large, full-info, backlit LCD for controlling and monitoring all settings; and a power zoom-bounce flash head covering 35mm focal lengths (from 24 to 80mm) in continuously variable auto mode or five manual steps. Tilt positions range from zero to straight up for maximum bounce flexibility, while the built-in, near-IR auto-focus-assist beam turns on automatically when needed. Other details include five power ratio settings down to 1/16, flash exposure confirmation, a bar graph flash range display, and power-saving circuitry that automatically sets the unit to standby mode after five minutes. The Sunpak PZ40X II is powered by two AA alkaline, NiMH, or ni-cad batteries and comes in an all-black finish.

Customer Reviews

Good flash for the money.
Using this flash with my Canon S5. E-TTL seems to work well as long as there's no converter attached. Took a 65ft shot using max zoom and subject was well exposed. That's about as far as I'll ever need with this camera. I also have a Raynox 6600 wide angle converter to 24mm(S5 only goes to 36mm). This flash doesn't automatically go to 24mm. But manually setting it to 24mm is easy enough. The flash was able to cover the entire field of view. Recycling time is about 5 seconds with fresh Nimh batteries. Was thinking about the 430ex but, couldn't justify the price for my meager needs.

Sunpak PZ40X
I am well pleased with my new Sunpak PZ40X. I'm using it on a Canon and so far the picures have been fantastic. I have been using bounce flash and it fills the entire room.Sunpak PZ40X Power Zoom Digital Flash for all Canon EOS TTL, E-TTL and E-TTL II Cameras (Black)

Basic Flash
The positive: efficient, works well with my Rebel XT , less expensive than canon The negative: built quality not the best, very basic not strong enough not cheap enough for what it is. Built quality 6, performance 7, price 7. Conclusion not bad for a short budget amateur photographer