Mary,
Any flash with a single contact on the hot shoe will work with an OM-1
Yes, the 5600 will work on an OM-1, but in some ways it is overkill. You're
paying for TTL capabilities that you can't use on an OM-1 (unless your
planning on buying an OM-2n or 2S or 4).
Other flash units in the Vivitar line that would work just fine (non-TTL)
and have a lot of power:
Certainly the 283, 265, 365.
>From Sunpak:
422D, 433D (these are actually TTL units, but pricing is good).
Other flash units from Vivitar giving good results for me have been: 3500
(with OM adapter), 3700, Series 1 600, and the 550 FD (Olympus version).
Of the TTL-capable units the 550 is the least expensive, I got mine on eBay
new for $26. On the other hand, I got the 5600 in a camera store for $30,
but they had to blow 2" of dust off it.
Look around in camera stores in the used section. You can often find good
buys for OM there. I've never bought a used flash that didn't work and
never paid more than $30 in a store or on eBay.
If you have some specific use in mind, let me/us know. I'm sure we can give
suggestions (hopefully helpful ones).
Brian P. Huber
bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
Troy, OH
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of M Asberry
Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 7:46 PM
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] help !! vivitar 5600 module
Would this flash work on an OM1? You mentioned OM2's, but I am in need of a
decent (and not too costly) flash for my OM1........
Thanks,
Mary
Brian P. Huber wrote:
> Paul,
> 5600 is a cool flash! Has a lot of features:
> 1. Works TTL with OM-2n and up when using the PM/O adapter.
> 2. Zoom coverage 28mm to 105.
> 3. Head is detachable for other (open tube) heads.
> 4. Both bounce and swivel.
> 5. Head also dips below straight horizontal for macro or close-up.
> 6. When using the DSC-3 will allow you to expend the flash off the camera
2
> feet. Like a combination of the TTL Auto Connector and a .6meter TTL cord
> for T32.
> 7. LCD display on back panel.
> 8. Variable power in manual mode of 1/4 & 1/16.
> 9. In non-TTL auto mode you have a choice of 8 f-stops with 100 speed
film.
> 10. Using 100 speed film and f 1.4, auto range is to 111 feet at 105mm
> setting and 67 feet at 28mm setting.
> 11. Same film speed, f 4, range is 39 feet and 24 feet.
> 12. Lens filters (same as 365) can be inserted in the front for longer
> lenses, ND or colored applications).
> 13. Suckers EAT batteries. Get alternate power source other than AA or
> NiCad.
>
> eBay has had the adapters now and then. Got mine from len@xxxxxxxxxx.
Good
> guy.
>
> Brian P. Huber
> bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
> Troy, OH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Paul Haigney
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 6:37 AM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] help !! vivitar 5600 module
>
> Hi All
> I'm looking for any info on the Vivitar 5600 flash unit, I am being
offered
> one at a good price but it needs the hotshoe module to connect it to an OM
> camera, does it have TTL dedication or is it an auto/manual unit.
> Rgds Paul Haigney
>
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