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Re: [OM] F280 ModPhoto

Subject: Re: [OM] F280 ModPhoto
From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 11:37:05 EDT
I hope you mean to say "fast films * OR * lenses", because you don't 
necessarily need both to get the most out of the F280.

The OM-4Ti and F280 flash in Super FP mode really does only shine in certain 
situations, nothing more is claimed by Olympus. By that i mean its really 
best used for daylight portraits, macro subjects, or perhaps, to freeze 
action. That's it, period. It's not a T45. The flash's features are best in 
'close-in' situations. To say it has a short range is missing the point. When 
using the flash outdoors, what are you in effect, doing? You're competing 
with sunlight! Any argument that the F280 is an underpowered, undesireable 
unit is trying to find a shortfall in an area where the flash was never 
designed to excel. Some here are trying to compare sports cars and SUVs. (Not 
you, Tom).
END OF MINI-RANT...

George S.

Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:


As you can see, the F280 is useful only with fast films and lenses in 
indoor or very close up situations.

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