Yes, on topic. ;-)
The flash has always been a bit of a mystery. As best I can tell and confirmed
by Tim, in Super FP mode the output seems fixed. So why are the GN's
different
for the OM -77AF and a 4T??????????
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/flash/f280.htm
http://olympus.dementix.org/esif/om-sif/flashphotogroup/f280.htm
The write ups imply that the flash is metered--perhaps if it strobes fast
enough it should be. A Flash bulb should be "meterable" too, but John H
never recommended using anything but manual mode for flashbulbs.
If one wishes to use a given aperture, seems one has to use distance alone to
modulate ambient/fill flash ratio with the F280. The shutter speed might
change a tad due to the flash and thus the GN but the effect should be minimal,
I would think, unless quite close.
I have not read many compliments from list members about the 77AF body--no
manual mode to start. I wonder how it compares to the little LED gizmos in
terms of GN for use in fill. I do like the faster synch speed of the 77AF.
My recent flutterby chasing with OM gear got me a thinkin' and a ponderin'
about it again.
Mike
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