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Subject: [OM] Re: E500 & Flash
From: Martin Flink <mgflink@xxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 22:36:50 -0700
Ali,

Is it the Stroboframe 350 selling in the mid forties?  I agree with Bob 
(LostKase) about the FL prices and would like to use the T-32.

Martin


On Jul 23, 2006, at 8:54 PM, ALI wrote:

>
> When I started to use the T32 my 1st set of photo's also had red-eye 
> even with
> the Flash Extender. The flash extender is also pretty intense and tends
> to wash
> out the shots. At Chuck's suggestion I purchased a Stroboframe Quick 
> Flip
> bracket and have been happy ever since. Completely eliminated Red-eye 
> and also
> shadows. I keep the stofen diffuser on the flash at all times. It just
> works so
> well!
>
> I can truthfully tell you that a flash and I have never gotten 
> along.....not
> since my days of shooting K mount bodies! However, I have been 
> impressed with
> my recent flash photo's! I honestly cant see purchasing an 
> Fl-36/Fl-50. I am
> very comfortable with the setup that I have.
>
> uoting LostKase <lostkase2003@xxxxxxxxx>:
>
>> The T32 and T20 suffer from red eye syndrome.Fortunately, I have the
>> flash extender which makes them more usable.  I've had luck bouncing
>> the T32 on my E500 but I prefer the Sunpak 433D. It offers bounce
>> plus it swivels and has a higher guide number.It also rides higher on
>> the camera. It doesn't cover as much of an angle as the T-32 but
>> gives more versatility. It seems to have problems TTL with OM bodies
>> as it doesn't contact the shoe very well. It's a bit fiddly, but I've
>> had good results. The Vivitar 285HV also works well with a reasonable
>> shoe voltage of approx 15 volts. As documented at
>> http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html. The prices of the
>> Olympus flashes have put them out of my price range. The recycle time
>> of the FL-36 with only 2 batteries is dissapointing to say the least.
>> The $375.00 FL-50 also gives me pause monetarily. I'll chimp and live
>> what I have at those prices!
>>
>> Best of luck,
>> Bob
>>
>
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