Can you recommend a flash for my E500?

11/19/2007 10:49:22 AM · #1

I'm looking to buy a decent flash for my E500.

I haven't even thought about price yet, and I've done minimal searching on-line, but it appears that there is a fairly wide range of options and prices.

I'm not determined to get an Olympus unit. If there is a third-party flash that works well and costs less I'd think about that too.

Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM

11/19/2007 11:34:34 AM · #2

Bumping.

latentflip

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

11/19/2007 11:41:15 AM · #3

Are you looking for on-camera flash with automatic TTL metering, or are you more likely to be going down the off-camera, all manual, strobist route?

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

11/19/2007 11:56:00 AM · #4

I think on-camera for now.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

11/19/2007 12:27:37 PM · #5

Unfortunately, most 3rd party manufacturers don't support Oly cameras that I know of.

My dad bought a Pro-Master 5750 for his Oly 8080 which works quite nicely for the limited use he gives it.

BMacD

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

11/19/2007 12:30:21 PM · #6

I have the Olympus flash. Works well, (at work so I cn't tell you the model number)

Bruce

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

11/19/2007 01:28:10 PM · #7

WHen I shot with Olympus stuff, I used the Fl36, and the Fl50. Both were great flashes. THe 50 was more powerful and had a few extra features I was more concerned with at the time I upgraded. Either would be a great choice for your camera.

MattO

stevenov

Olympus E-3

Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Zuiko

11/19/2007 03:10:12 PM · #8

When I was looking just about everything I read recommended using the manufacturers flash for the most fully integrated TTL and Auto functions. I got the FL50 and I'm satisfied with the results. I did get a cord to position the flash off camera.

I'd recommend sticking with one of the Olympus flashes unless you have a strong reason to go with another.

Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom

11/19/2007 03:39:12 PM · #9

Thanks for the advice. Looks like the Olympus model is the way to go. I'll start saving my pennies.

MQuinn

Olympus OM-D E-M1

11/19/2007 08:03:29 PM · #10

I agree with MattO. The FL36 and Fl50 are the best bets. Heck I even bought my FL36 from MattO still working great:) The FL50 is a better flash and has quick recycle times, and is nice on batterys then the FL36. One drawback I did find is the FL36 doesn't really like rechargeable batterys since it only takes 2 AA's. The prices for these flashes will be coming down since Olympus is releasing the the FL36R and FL50R flashes that will be radio controled.