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Re: [OM] OM-D specs!

Subject: Re: [OM] OM-D specs!
From: Candace <CandaceRocks@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:46:11 -0700
This is the only useful info I've found on the FL-LM2:
"One neat thing about the FL-LM2 is that it has bounce tilt ability 
(though not swivel). Something not usually seen on flashes of it's size. "

Taken from:
http://photo.net/equipment/olympus/om-d/e-m5/announcement-and-preview/

Candace

On 2/9/12 7:40 AM, Chris Trask wrote:
>>> I do like the little pop-up flash for portraiture.
>>>
>>> Seriously!
>>>
>>> What I do is have the pop-up flash set at a very low level and let the
>>> off-camera flash do the bidding. The pop-up flash gives just a nice
>>> little sparkle to the eyes and fills in the crevices in a person's
>>> face a touch. I like how it brightens the eyes and teeth. It also
>>> gives me a way of triggering the studio flashes if I'm not wanting to
>>> use the radio triggers.
>>>
>>
>> I agree with Ken on this, and find it interesting that this flash can
>> angled so it can be bounced, which would make it a very effective small
>> tool for what I do. (If I read the reviews correctly).
>>
>       I'm also intrigued with the FL-LM2 clip-on flash.  The low level (GN7 
> at ISO 100) and tilting would be highly useful for what I do.  Is there any 
> information available for this by itself?  I'm curious to learn if it is 
> adjustable, like the popup flash on the E-5xx.
>
>       Low-level flashes such as this are next to impossible to find, yet for 
> close-up work such as flowers and insects they are an essential accessory.  
> Until this, I could only find that level as a popup, so I'm very curious to 
> see if the FL-LM2 can be used with an extension cable so it can be used for 
> fill-in at close range.  Then I can leave the T-20s and the diffusers at home.
>
> Chris

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