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Re: [OM] Bounce Flash

Subject: Re: [OM] Bounce Flash
From: "Barry B. Bean" <bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 08:29:27 -0500 (CDT)
The 422 is a GN=100, whereas the 433 is a GN=120. This can quickly
become an issue using bounce flash.


On Wed, 10 May 2000 07:12:34 -0400, Rand E. wrote:

>Try the Sunpak brand flashes.  Examples are the 422D and the 433D.  They
>carry the punch of a Vivitar 283, all the TTL & OTF of the Olympus
>T-Series yet have tilt & swivel etc.  They don't accept a TTL cord and
>won't fit on the BG2 but in many ways outperform the T-32.  They are
>generally available on eBay used for anywhere from $12 to $35.  A thing
>to remember though, the 422D is capable of interchangeable camera
>dedication modules (Olympus, canon etc.) whereas the 433D does not.  The
>above applies also to the Sunpak Auto 30DX but I think that it is not
>quite as powerful as the 422 and the 433 models (someone please set me
>straight if I am wrong on this).  The 30DX uses the same interchangeable
>modules as the 422.
>Rand E.
>
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>Tarka69@xxxxxxx wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> I just got a job as a photographer for my college's paper.  I do a lot of
>> assignments of visiting speakers and indoor work, and I realized today (on my
>> first shoot) that I really need a flash with bounce capabilities.  I also
>> reeeally don't want to have to carry around a power bounce grip.   I'm
>> looking into getting a flash that can tilt and swivel on its own.  Does
>> Olympius make such a beast?  And if not, can anyone recommend a 3rd party
>> flash that isn't too expensive?  As for now i'm on the lookout on eBay.
>> Thanks,
>> Evan
>>
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