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Re: [OM] IS-3

Subject: Re: [OM] IS-3
From: gma <geanders@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:53:04 -0700
At 10:39 PM 4/12/99 +0200, you wrote:

<SNIP>

>the built-in G28 flash unit of the IS-3. AFAIK this is THE most
>powerful built-in flash of any SLR camera (if someone has a better
>contender please let us know). Guide number is 20 in manual and 28 in
>auto. Not only is it powerful, but it is also one very intelligent and
>versatile flash unit with functions like Auto, Auto-S, Manual and
>Fill-In (the international IS-3000 model also features Super FP flash
>with full synchro in portrait and manual mode).

And, the G28 has dual flashtubes, one used for short end of zoom, other for 
long end.  The G-40 head zooms with the lens.  It's a great setup.  When used 
together, the G28 fires at 1/3 power,  then bouncing the G40 produces real nice 
portrait lighting.

>
>As if this wasn't enough there is also the possibility to work with
>the built-in G28 and the optional G40 simultaneously. Is there any
>other camera whatsoever with this kind of flash power with flash units
>mounted in or on the camera body itself? I doubt it. As for the rest I
>too complete agree with Ken's opinion on the IS-3.
>
>Per Nordenberg
>Kolmården, Sweden
>
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