Metz 52 AF-1 Flash
Take a modern TTL flash, from any brand, and look at its back. You're almost sure to see buttons, dials and switches covering the whole surface below a monochrome LCD screen. With varying degrees of success, these controls are designed to allow quick settings changes.
Top of the line build quality; Compact size and lightweight; 300° head rotation; High power; adjustable to 1/128 in thirds of stops; Multiple modes and many functions; Effective touchscreen interface; Settings are memorized after power loss; Stand and carrying case included; Very good user manual,...
Head doesn't move below 0; No auto-thyristor; User interface could easily be made more functional; is not faster than buttons (but more complete