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From: Stephen Henning <pigh...@aol.com>
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Subject: Re: Sunpak PZ42X does not work with Canon SX10 IS
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My Sunpak PZ40X works great with my SX10 IS.

I like fill flash for my flower pictures in direct sun and do that in 
Program mode rather than Auto.  I highly recommend this combination.

 ymg200 <ymg...@excite.com> wrote:

> I just purchased Sunpak PZ42X for Canon and it doesn't seem to work
> with Canon SX10 IS.
> The flash does not fire when used in TTL mode. Manual mode does work,
> but then I would need to adjust flash power manually based on distance
> to an object.
> Could somebody confirm that dedicated Sunpak does not work in TTL mode
> with SX10 IS?
> 
> What other dedicated flash would work well with SX10 IS? I need swivel
> and bounce features. I have an option to go with Canon 430EX flash,
> but I would like to save on a "dedicated" from other manufacturer.
> Thank you.

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