One step up from the T-18 might be the Vivitar 550-FD (which I wrongly
labeled 555-FD in my previous message). The 550-FD weighs 6.5 oz empty
(about 50% more than the T-18) and is a bit bigger all around but still
fits in an ample pocket when its tilt head is pointed straight up. It
takes 4 AA's and has a guide number of 80 feet/ 24 meters vs the T-18's
18 meters. It also happens to be TTL dedicated for Olympus, Minolta and
Pentax without any extra adapters... it just has a lot of contact pins
on the bottom of the shoe. You should be able to buy one in very good
condition for USD 15-20. I have two of them, one of which appears to be
NIB, but I am not selling.
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> For casual use on a T series compatabe OM, the T18 is nice. Light and
> compact, it slips nicely in a pocket and the design puts the light up
> higher than the T32 and especially the T20, thus reducing the incidence
> of redeye. Not pro or heavy duty and doesn't do auto without a TTL OM,
> but awfully nice in it's niche. OMPC, 35-70/3.5-4.5 and T18, just right
> for informal people snaps at gatherings.
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