I don't consider the FL-50 WAY overpriced, it is similar to C*non 580EX. The
FL-50 has all the control you wanted, it even has Manual FP mode. In manual
mode it shown the flash distance, the value will be changed with focal
length, aperture, shutter and ISO setting, you don't need to care for
separate flash adjustment, this is a great feature!
I took it for a Europe trip last summer with my family, the Manual FP model
is extremely useful, even at sunny day (1/500s F5.6 ISO100) it reach 7.2ft
at 35mm setting (it virtually cover 10ft or more for fill flash). In a
travel trip, for family photos you cannot wait for the right light, even at
backlight situation you have to shoot, without the FL-50 I don't think I can
make it (at least in such a simple way, you know wife and boys are not
always that patient in waiting for your flash calculation.)
C.H.Ling
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From: <om2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> I've got an FL-50, and it's nice, but it's WAY, WAY overpriced! It does
> communicate with the camera nicely though.
>
> What I like more is my Metz 54MZ-3, which offers great controls on the
> back
> for Auto, Manual, or TTL for an OM-2/4 or Leica M7. I often use it in
> manual mode if my subjects are static. I've got a flash meter, and using
> that, coupled with the very repeatable manual mode and a old Quantum 1
> battery for fast recycle, produces great results.
>
> I also use the Lumiquest Ultrabounce with both flashes a lot. If the
> ceiling is 12' or under, I much prefer the Lumiquest 80/20, which acts
> almost like a bare bulb, IME. Try one, they're really great for overall
> lighting.
>
> Oh, and I rarely use the FL-50's daylight flash, as the effective range,
> much like the f280, is pretty limited.
>
> If you want to read a GREAT, GREAT location flash article, surf over to
> ShootSmarter at http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/jt023.htm and read
> that series of articles. IMO, many of the articles on that site are right
> on the money, chocked with practical, useful information, not more
> techno-babble or worthless, feature-list equipment reviews.
>
> Skip
>
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