I use the FP-01 flash power grip with the E-1 and I'm very happy with
the results. Yet I think that its price is about $250 and you must add
$25 for a grip strap which is a must in my opinion. The major advantage
of the FP-01 is that it has a shutter release button and with the
appropriate cords you can operate the shutter while holding the grip.
Cons are that it takes long to make the connections of the 3 cords as
you have to secure the caps and that it's a little bulky.
Another option for operating the FL-50 flash off camera is the FL-BK01
and FL-CB02 combo at about $100. I have also used this combination with
the E-1 and there is a great problem. If you position the flash near the
compact flash's door it's difficult to operate the shutter. On the other
hand if you mount the bracket the other way the flash is near the axis
of the lens and you get about the same results with the flash on the
camera's hot shoe. Good luck whatever your decision.
Regards,
Stylianos
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Sent: Σάββατο, 10 Σεπτεμβρίου 2005 6:59 πμ
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [OM] Off camera grips for e-1 with FL-50
Has anyone used the grip designed for the e-1 to place the flash off
camera
or does anyone have any innovative ideas about how to mount/use the
FL-50 off
camera. You can read innovative as meaning less than the $650+ Olympus
wants for their grip. I have an old BG1 that I think with a little
Dremel work
could be made to work. The battery compartment is corroded so I would
not
really be screwing up a very valuable piece of equipment. I'm thinking
of using
the FL-CB05 cord to attach the flash to the grip. Bill Barber
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