But if you use the flash in manual mode pay attention to the operation
of the controls. I have two 522's which are fairly powerful flash units
and, as mentioned, easily attach the Sto-Fen Omnibounce. They also have
a good manual control range spanning 7 stops. However, the control
wheel is quite small and hard to read in a hurry and in low light. I
assume the 544 is the same design although the 622 may be different.
Although the 500 and 600 series flashes are somewhat more powerful than
the 383/400 series of flashes they're easier to use in manual mode than
the 500 series. The 383/400 series are more akin to the now defunct
Vivitar 283's and 285's except that the Sunpak units are more powerful.
They offer similar guide numbers but at a wider angle of coverage.
The 383, 422 and (I believe) others in the 400 series have a 5 stop
manual range. The control is a linear slider and easier to read and
operate. It could still be better. I suspect that the 120J has a
similar linear slider. But I can't find images of the side or back of
these units to actually see the controls.
You need to visit a store that sells these things or else talk to
someone who owns one. IRC, John Lind was a satisfied user of the 120J
and/or the 622 but I don't know how much he might have used these units
in manual mode.
Chuck Norcutt
AG Schnozz wrote:
> Chuck wrote:
>
>>I guess my view of the Sto-Fen Omnibounce is biased by the way
>>it fits onto the large Sunpaks such as 522 & 544. It simply
>>slides securely into the OEM filter frame. The OEM filter
>>frame snaps securely into grooves on the flash head.
>
>
> Ah, that sounds good. When I get around to buying new flash
> units I'll keep that in mind. I've bought my last Vivitar.
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