Lack of built-in flash on OM-D annoying or frustrating?

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Anders W
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Re: Lack of built-in flash on OM-D annoying or frustrating?
In reply to Eric C, 4 months ago

Eric C wrote:

Thinking of selling my G3 and moving towards OM-D for following reasons

1) OM-D better camera overall

2) higher FPS rate

3) image stabilization

4) better white balance (IMO the G3 is horrible at this)

As a result losing 2 things

1) Swivel screen that rotates towards front

2) Built In Flash

The lack of flash is what concerns me more; I know it comes with a snap-on attachment; those of you who have one do you just carry it around in the pocket or leave it attached? I wonder why Oly didn't consider building it into the camera like most SLRs do nowadays, the Rebel series for example.

I very rarely use the flash so I am not annoyed. The only things I am likely to use it for would  macro shots and as a trigger for one or more off-camera flashes (the E-M5, unlike the G3, can wirelessly control off-camera flashes in TTL mode). I do have the small flash delivered with the E-M5 in my bag, should I need it. It is very small and light so that's hardly a problem.

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