Skip ....
I could undo your big mistake of parting with a 283. I have one and would be
quite willing to swap it with that M7 if you feel too burdoned with multiple
camera ownership. 3, 5 and a 7 would such good companions!
:-))
John H
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Sent: Monday, 13 June, 2005 11:03 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: When old is new again
>
> Yes, I too like the old, manual flashes at times. I had a 283 for years
> and years and mistakenly sold it in a garage sale about 10 years ago
> (pre-Ebay), along with a Vari-Power Module....big mistake.
>
> 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
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: AG Schnozz agschnozz@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2005 13:46:53 -0700 (PDT)
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] When old is new again
>
>
> A couple weeks ago I had a flash go "poof" on me. Well, after
> much nashing of teeth I contemplated getting one of those nifty
> dedicated flashes for the E-1. Nice features, power and quick
> recycling. Really impressive box.
>
> However, really expensive too. And it doesn't work with any of
> my other cameras. Hmmm.
>
> I looked at multiple flash options and really wondered what
> would be the best direction to go. In the long run I know that
> the dedicated flash is the way to go, but not quite yet. Not
> until I can pick up one for a reasonable price.
>
> A flash that got my attention was the Sunpak 120J parabolic
> reflector flash. Just like the Quantum version, these produce a
> very pleasing light for wedding and portrait work. Yet two
> things made me a little nervous--price and solidness.
>
> I did my homework and decided to visit the local store. They had
> a brand new Vivitar 283 as well as the 285HV. I've owned the
> 285HV previously so I needed no convincing. For some reason the
> 283 called to me. It's just a little bit more compact. I also
> bought a Lumiquest Ultrabounce diffuser. Best part is that I
> got out of the store with brand new equipment for under a
> C-Note. Try that with anything else with any semplence of
> oomph.
>
> Well, what about the results? Awesome. I've used various
> bounce mechanisms and softbox diffusers for years, but always
> had a noticable light falloff, With the ultrabounce, which is a
> light-dome I'm getting smooth lighting, yet just enough edge to
> give the image sparkle.
>
> Compared to today's dedicated uberflashes with variable ratios
> and all that jazz, the 283 is as brain-dead as they come. But we
> must remember that they were the professional workhorse for an
> entire generation. Yes, it ain't perfect and I'll be keeping an
> eye open for a bargain E-system flash.
>
> AG
>
>
>
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