slickhare TPF Noob! Joined Nov 26, 2005 Messages 678 Reaction score 10 Location cali Mar 9, 2006 #1 will a camera only function with a flash of the same brand? or can you mix and match? if so can anyone recommend a relatively inexpensive flash?
will a camera only function with a flash of the same brand? or can you mix and match? if so can anyone recommend a relatively inexpensive flash?
Big Mike I am Big, I am Mike Staff member Supporting Member Joined Dec 16, 2003 Messages 33,896 Reaction score 1,853 Location Edmonton Website www.mikehodson.ca Can others edit my Photos Photos NOT OK to edit Mar 9, 2006 #2 A dedicated flash will allow the use of TTL (through the lens) metering (with modern cameras & flashes) An off-brand auto flash will work just fine, but you have to match the settings on the flash to the settings on the camera. Vivitar 283 flash units are highly rated and not too expensive on the used market.
A dedicated flash will allow the use of TTL (through the lens) metering (with modern cameras & flashes) An off-brand auto flash will work just fine, but you have to match the settings on the flash to the settings on the camera. Vivitar 283 flash units are highly rated and not too expensive on the used market.
J JonathanM TPF Noob! Joined Jan 8, 2006 Messages 171 Reaction score 1 Location St helens, England Can others edit my Photos Photos OK to edit Mar 9, 2006 #3 I bougth a second hand Metz to go with my Olympus E500. Something to watch out for is trigger voltage, as some trigger voltages can harm camera circuits.
I bougth a second hand Metz to go with my Olympus E500. Something to watch out for is trigger voltage, as some trigger voltages can harm camera circuits.
Big Mike I am Big, I am Mike Staff member Supporting Member Joined Dec 16, 2003 Messages 33,896 Reaction score 1,853 Location Edmonton Website www.mikehodson.ca Can others edit my Photos Photos NOT OK to edit Mar 9, 2006 #4 http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html