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11-08-2007, 20:37
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Flash units
For my E-300 Olympus should i invest in a seperate flash unit
I havent quite got to grips with using the inbuilt one sometimes pics come out to harsh or to dark Can i get away with most pics with the inbuilt flash for now and just learn how to use the camera a bit more or should i buy a bigger external one? |
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11-08-2007, 20:59
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Re: Flash units
As well as the extra power, an external flash gives a few other goodies - more control if you want to set the flash manually, and (very important) bounce flash by reflecting the flash off the ceiling or whatever to avoid the harsh lighting and shadows you get from direct flash. Also, because the flash head is further from the lens, you're less likely to get red-eye.
Sorry I can't suggest what's the best unit for your camera, but I'd definitely give it a go.  |
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11-08-2007, 21:06
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Re: Flash units
Hello Summer
Ask yourself how much use you would make of an external flash gun before jumping into the extra cost. I {like you} have an Olympus E300 and bought an external gun in tenerife last year, to date I have only used it 8 or 9 times so far,though I must admit I do not use my camera on a regular basis. If you belive the cost is justified go for it, as you say the built in one is not the most powerful thing and to miss "That shot" for the cost i belive you will spend a long time kicking yourself Regards Sparhawk |
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12-08-2007, 18:50
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Re: Flash units
Getting a dedicated flash is a never looking back moment in your hobby. Just get it.
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12-08-2007, 21:39
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Re: Flash units
Or get yourself a 50mm f/1.8 & shoot with higher ISO to get lovely natural light shots. Some examples here :-
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19-08-2007, 17:49
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Re: Flash units
I have been playing with the ISO etc and its working well, really liking the fact i can do nice light and airy shots .
great pics btw Dave |
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19-08-2007, 17:53
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Re: Flash units
Get yourself a used vivitar 283 on ebay, also a remote trigger or slave to fit under the flash
you can then sheild the camera flash or use it on low power to give a decent fill light and bounce the vivi off the ceiling I only suggest the vivi as my dad has one, and has done since i was about 20 (44 now) they go for between £10 - £25 on ebay and are quite powerful and very reliable Have a play good luck |
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