Yet another "Flash" question.

lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
edited September 21, 2009 in Accessories
I want to purchase my first flash, I only have my on- camera flash which I hate to use.
I have an Olympus E620. Any suggestions?
I need it for everyday use such as family gatherings in low light conditions, I'm starting to experiment with portraits and notice that sometimes one face is lit more than the other and need "fill flash".

Any suggestions for a relatively easy to use flash for a beginner as well as something that can still be used as my skills improve.
Liz A.
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Comments

  • silversx80silversx80 Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2009
    I picked up a used FL-36R at a decent price. It's a great little flash, and I haven't found a need for the FL-50R... yet.

    The off-camera features make it a lot of fun.
    - Joe
    http://silversx80.smugmug.com/
    Olympus E-M5, 12-50mm, 45mm f/1.8
    Some legacy OM lenses and an OM-10
  • photogreenphotogreen Registered Users Posts: 180 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2009
    Metz?
    lizzard_nyc wrote:
    I want to purchase my first flash, I only have my on- camera flash which I hate to use.
    I have an Olympus E620. Any suggestions?
    I need it for everyday use such as family gatherings in low light conditions, I'm starting to experiment with portraits and notice that sometimes one face is lit more than the other and need "fill flash".

    Any suggestions for a relatively easy to use flash for a beginner as well as something that can still be used as my skills improve.
    What's your budget? FL-36R can be a good choice (as mentioned).
    Don't forget about the third party units. Metz is one of the best.
    For the price close to FL-36R you can get Metz 48
  • JusticeiroJusticeiro Registered Users Posts: 1,177 Major grins
    edited September 18, 2009
    Metz is a great brand. Built to last.
    Cave ab homine unius libri
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2009
    Thank you all for your response--I will be looking at both flashes--they seem close in range as far as price goes, so thank you for the recommendations.
    Liz A.
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  • alisha159alisha159 Banned Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited September 21, 2009
    hello
    You are right. Metz is really a good brand. I have a nice experience with it.
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,132 moderator
    edited September 21, 2009
    alisha159 wrote:
    You are right. Metz is really a good brand. I have a nice experience with it.

    Alisha159, welcome to the Digital Grin. clap.gif

    Would you mind elaborating on your Metz experience. I had heard that the Metz TTL is not as full featured as E-TTL II (Canon) or i-TTL (Nikon). What have you found regarding flash exposure accuracy?

    Thanks,
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
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