On Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Barry B. Bean wrote:
> > 1) Has a GN of 45+
You could go high-tech and try to find a single flash that does it all, or you
could just gang two Vivitar 283's. Two of them will give you a GN of 72
metres. (36 each.)
> > 2) Has a decent recycle time with (AA, C, whatever) batteries
Depends. The Viv's aren't perfect, but have a listed time of 10 to 11 secs. at
full discharge, and less than 0.5 sec. at 1/64th (approx.).
> > 3) Is still manageably lightweight
Yep.
> > 4) is adaptable enough to work hand held, stroboframe mounted,or with
> > dedicated mounts.
Yep.
> > 5) Has TTL available for Olympus (optional, but highly desireable)
Nope. But at $67.00 each new from B&H, they're hard to beat otherwise.
> > 6) Has several auto modes and adjustable output
With optional Varipower VP-1 module. You can select how many stops down from
full output simply by turning a continuously-adjustable dial.
> > 7) Has super FP capabilities (I know, but I can fantasize,can't I?)
You sure can. ;-) As Dirk Wright stated, "nope, only F280 does that."
> > 8) Is relatively affordable, with accessories, adaptors, and cords
See above for price. They're also constantly being hawked on eBay, as well as
the Varipower modules.
> > reasonably available
*Easily* available. The 283s have been one of Vivitar's bread 'n butter for 15
to 20 years now, and they show no signs of age.
That's my $0.02 worth.
Garth
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