----- Original Message -----
From: "Albert" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, 16 December, 2002 05:04 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] 1/focal length, flash dilemma/question
> When I buy a flash, will it tell me what the equivalent is in speed? I
> had always assumed (correctly I think) that the shutter speed is moot if
> the light exposure time is governed by the flash duration. If the flash
> is for 1/500th of a second, I'm shooting equal to that shutter speed.
>
> I had a T20 but it's in America... So I need to go buy another one..
> There are no places around here that sells OM equipment... And also, I
> like flashes that I can tilt up, so I don't get a flash burn on the face
> but instead, a softer light effect.
>
> Any suggestions of a flash I can buy??
>
> Albert
I might suggest a Vivitar 285HV. It has a tilt up and down head [forward to
vertical], a push / pull head accomodating wide, normal and short tele
lenses, a guide number of ~110 feet with 100 ISO [assuming the capacitor is
not worn], a vari-power thrystor circuit, and a reasonable price new or
used. Also, buy an off camera mounting bracket or frame to reduce or
eliminate red eye.
Whatever flash you buy the major variable is the one with largest guide
number for your budget.
jh
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