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Re: [OM] Buying a used F280 flash

Subject: Re: [OM] Buying a used F280 flash
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2001 12:24:05 -0600
Cc: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/veluwen/om-sif/flashphotogroup/f280.htm

Very bottom of the page is the link to the PDF.

I've never gotten a 'bad one'.  They're pretty new, so if it is physically
ok, you're probably ok.  Worth about $100, give or take.

Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hudson" <xyyc@xxxxxxxx>
To: "LIST - Olympus" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2001 12:17 PM
Subject: [OM] Buying a used F280 flash


>
> Is there anything special I should be aware of when buying a used F280
> flash? I am dealing with a very reputable photo dealer and I have
> confidence in his honesty. I have done business with him before with no
> problems. In fact he is bringing in two used F280s for me to try.
>
> I intend checking both of them with a flash meter [Sekonic L508 zoom]
> against the rated guide number output [28 meters @ 100 ISO ?] and will
> ensure that they are in good shape cosmetically.
>
> I doubt they will come with an instruction manual. Is anyone aware of an
> online source .....pdf file perhaps ......where I can get a copy of the
> manual. Also, can the F280 be used off camera and if so is the
> connecting cord to the hot shoe expensive and / or hard to locate?
>
> Thanks
>
> John Hudson
> Vancouver, BC
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