Question for Olympus Camedia users

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

12/30/2003 04:23:31 PM · #1

I want to purchase a flash for my camera, but I am finding it is not very easy to find a flash unit that will connect to the camera which has a 5 pin connector. If you own an Olympus Camedia camera ( mine is the 4000C) what flash unit did you purchase and are you having success with it?

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

12/30/2003 04:41:49 PM · #2

too poor to get one just yet but the olympus website to should give you some good ideas on what works best with your camera. Then you could go elsewhere to buy (probably cheaper that way) or at least get the proper info so you know what to look for that will be the best for your cam. Good luck!

Sigma 28-105mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical for Canon

12/30/2003 06:30:57 PM · #3

I did check the Olympus website, and I see that I need to purchase an Olympus flash...the bracket that matches the flash, and the special connector between the camera and bracket. I checked many photo retail sites...even looked on ebay...and, the total cost of all the above is well over $200! I really didn't want to put that much money into a flash at this moment. I am going on a vacation at the end of Jan. to Florida, and I'm paying for my son to join me....oh well! Now I am looking at a Vivitar slave type flash that fires when the flash on the camera flashes...it comes with a bracket, and has the ability to learn the flashing pattern of any digital camera without a hotshoe or pc cord connector. I found it on the internet for $68.00 plus shipping. I'm sure it will suit my needs for better light indoors...fill-in work, and can act as a slave away from the camera too.

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

12/30/2003 06:43:27 PM · #4

your camera has built in flash,unless you want to take shot of a whole restaurant !?
External one is 550$ from Olympus website !

Rooster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

12/30/2003 06:47:28 PM · #5

Originally posted by dagaleaa:

I know there are more knowledgable olympus users on this site that may be able to better help you. If you do a quick search of your camera you can find those who use it & maybe PM them to ask what they have.

kaycee

Olympus C-750UZ

12/30/2003 06:57:41 PM · #6

I've been looking into the same thing - had a couple old flashes for 35mm - found out quickly that while I do have a hotshoe, these won't work. I also cannot afford the olympus prices so may consider trying a slave type. There are several on eBay for around $35 that are supposed to fit my camera (including brackets) but I'm a little hesitant to buy it and find out it won't do what I want it to do.

12/30/2003 07:09:28 PM · #7

Here is the slave type flash I am looking at....it has many nice features, and it looks like an answer to what I want at a much lower price: //www.vivitar.com/Products/Flashes/flash.html#DF200