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[OM] F280 vs T32

Subject: [OM] F280 vs T32
From: Jan Steinman <Jan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 14 Jul 1999 09:50:53 -0700
From: "M. Stephens" <mike1964@xxxxxxxxx>

I have recently acquired an OM4T and F280 flash  :-)
I have a T32.  Can anyone provide a comparison of the
two?  I'm trying to decide which to keep and which to
sell...

They're like apples and oranges. If you can afford it, keep them both!

T32:
* more powerful
* can use multiple T-series flashes with TTL exposure
* accepts external power
* automatically sets camera to 1/60th (except OM-2 and manuals)
* no better than a manual flash for fill

F280
* use at any shutter speed
* simple to use for fill
* guide number goes way down at high shutter speeds
* cannot use multiple flashes in auto mode
* does not accept external power

In short, the F280 is sort of a "one trick pony." I feel the T32 is more versatile, but my bias is toward studio lighting. If you only use a flash on-camera, and never expect to use more than one, the F280 might be better for you.


: Jan Steinman <mailto:jans@xxxxxxxxxxx>
: 19280 Rydman Court, West Linn, OR 97068-1331 USA
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