Brian P. Huber wrote:
: I essentially agree with George, unless you have or want to use a Bounce
: Grip 2. The F280 won't fit on it unless you use the Flash Extender.
The F280 fits inside the Power Bounce Grip 2 but unfortunately can't take
advantage of the batteries inside because its #$%@^&*! designers forgot to build
in the power plug.
*** Question to The List: has anybody ever tried to add this plug to the F280
(using parts from a T32) or does its electronics not allow this? ***
And Jan Steinman wrote:
:T32:
:* more powerful
GN 32 or 28 isn't a shocking difference in TTL OTF mode, but the F280's output
in FP mode is painfully low.
:* can use multiple T-series flashes with TTL exposure
:* accepts external power
:* automatically sets camera to 1/60th (except OM-2 and manuals)
The F280 does that too when set in TTL OTF or Manual mode.
:* no better than a manual flash for fill
The F280 can also be set to Manual Mode.
Other advantages of the T32 you did not mention:
* faster recycling time
* more accessories available (long TTL cords, filters, tele adapter)
* built-in bounce head with up and down (macro) tilt
I'd second the opinion of List Members who recommended keeping both. Better yet,
a Real Zuik or Zuikette would add two or three extra T32's, one or two TTL Multi
Connectors, a couple of TTL T Cords and one or two filter sets to it, so that he
or she can truly feel the power of TTL OTF flash.
hnz
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