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Re: [OM] 3rd Party Flash

Subject: Re: [OM] 3rd Party Flash
From: Larry <Halpert@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 05 Oct 2001 19:19:52 -0400
The Metz 32 CT-3 is much less expensive than the T-32, works with the SCA-321
module, and has as much oooomffff  as the T-32. It swivels, and tilts. SCA-307A
coiled cord brings it off camera, still with TTL control. Available on ebay,
along with separate modules, cords etc. pretty often.

Larry

"John A. Lind" wrote:

>
> Bruce,
> Metz makes the CT-40xx.  With an SCA-321 module it works with any of the OM
> bodies as if it's a "T" series OM flash.  Has a little more oomph than the
> T-32 (GN 40 versus GN 32, ISO 100 in meters).  A little more expensive than
> a T-32 on the used market, but just as good (if not better).  Metz still
> makes the SCA-321 module, and makes a flash handle much like the
> BG-2.  With the SCA-321 module, it can be used in Manual, Normal Auto or
> TTL-Auto.  With the generic module (SCA-301 ??), it can be used in Manual
> or Normal Auto.
>
> For "generic" flash heads that use a built-in thyristor for measuring the
> light and quenching the flash, among the most popular are the Sunpak 383,
> Vivitar 283 and Vivitar 285.  These would be used in full manual, or in the
> "T" series equivalent of "Normal Auto."  All have more oomph than a T-32.
>
> -- John
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