Haven't bought flash from KEH, Chuck, but I have bought BGN-rated lens (a
24/3.5) and a battery grip for an A1. Judging from that experience, the
"discount from 100%" reflected in the BGN rating applies only to cosmetics,
not to the function of whatever it is that you buy. I guess you will be more
than happy with BGN rated purchases - as was I, even after paying a
three-figure sum in duty and VAT - but I can't blame KEH for that, indeed
their insistence on using UPS meant that I didn't have to pay the three
fugure sum until a couple of months after delivery :-)
And if the 540EZ doesn't suit, give me a shout....
Piers
-----Original Message-----
From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Chuck Norcutt
Sent: 20 November 2006 12:41
To: Olympus mail list
Subject: [OM] KEH "BGN" grade
Anyone with more experience than I buying from KEH care to translate KEH's
bargain grade description for me with respect to a flash?
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"Bargain" 70-79% of original condition. Shows more than average wear.
May have dents, dings and a goodly amount of brassing and finish loss.
Glass may have marks that should not affect picture quality.
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At the last event I shot I finally realized that even the 5D and 2.8 lenses
can't see in near total darkness. I need a flash with an autofocus assist
light. Since I always shoot flash in manual mode I don't need the near $400
top-of-the-line Canyon 580EX. The long discontinued 540EZ is just as
powerful, has an 8 stop manual control range, has a longer range on the AF
assist (15 vs 10 meters) and is relatively cheap because there is no regular
auto mode and the TTL modes it offers are for film only and are not
compatible with any Canyon digital camera. In other words, lots of
desirable features but absolutely no automation with digital.
KEH has a sale on certain grades of the 540EZ. The BGN grade is only $65.
But EX is $94 and EX+ is $109. These are big jumps. I gave up on trying on
the bay since those crazy folks over there are paying more than the prices
at KEH.
Anyhow, is BGN just a little scuffed up? Maybe just has somebody's velcro
stuck on there? How happy will I be that I've saved nearly $30 in buying
BGN over EX?
Chuck Norcutt
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