Olys future (lenses especially) is looking good now eh :)

johnnynodough · Sep 27, 2006

Been a two month user to olympus (and DSLRs), I was really concerned with the talk of no new gear.

But now with the announcement of the sigma lenses, I am very content with my purchase ( E-500 2 lens kit, though I want to replace the 14-45 with the 11-22 and the 50mm prime)

So to celebrate, I bought an FL36 ( gave up on the built in flash for fill flash, thats all I used it for and its very limited, especially with the 14-45. COuldnt justify the extra 150 for the FL-50 though.
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johnnynodough · Sep 27, 2006

also, I needed a good flash since I have a ton of baby pictures to take soon, my sister is due in 2 weeks. Will have a nephew!
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GeorgeH · Sep 27, 2006

I am waiting for Olympus to come out with an upgraded version of the FL36, or another vendor to make a comparable flash. Right now, I just use a automatic flash (non TTL) with my E-300.

johnnynodough said:
Been a two month user to olympus (and DSLRs), I was really
concerned with the talk of no new gear.

But now with the announcement of the sigma lenses, I am very
content with my purchase ( E-500 2 lens kit, though I want to
replace the 14-45 with the 11-22 and the 50mm prime)

So to celebrate, I bought an FL36 ( gave up on the built in flash
for fill flash, thats all I used it for and its very limited,
especially with the 14-45. COuldnt justify the extra 150 for the
FL-50 though.
--
http://www.jdm-photography.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/son_of_snappy/

marlof · Sep 27, 2006

Both on the nephew and the flash. I don't use flash a lot, and also decided on the FL-36. It's a decent enough flash for those occassions where you can't get around using a flash.

highsee3 · Sep 28, 2006

I don't care what people say, the fl-36 rocks, here is a shot with it bounced off the celling.

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Mike_PEAT · Sep 28, 2006

And yes I have used the Olympus FL-50, the SRF-11, and the STF-22, and the FL-36 is a very good flash (as long as you aren't requiring quick recharging).

OlyScot · Sep 28, 2006

I wanted the FL-36, but no-one, local or mail order, had one when I needed it urgently a few months ago. I ended up with the Metz 44AF4-O. I'm very happy with it. It has the FP function too, (though I've not tried it yet as I have no need. The Metz is a good alternative to the FL-36.

Peter

Azeke · Sep 28, 2006

I went back on forth on purchasing an economic lense or the FL-36. I recently purchased the FL-36 and I am very happy. I could not justify economically the doubled price for the FL-50, unless I was a professional photographer. Just my humble thoughts on this matter.

Peace and blessings,

Azeke

Inigo Montoya · Sep 28, 2006

johnnynodough said:
also, I needed a good flash since I have a ton of baby pictures to
take soon, my sister is due in 2 weeks. Will have a nephew!

Congrats, but a "standard" warning about flash and babies -- not the best combination for their eyes. Use available light when possible. If you're going to use flash, bounce it, don't aim it straight at the little tyke.

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johnnynodough · Oct 15, 2006

One day old and he already has more hair then I do

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MarceloLI · Oct 15, 2006

Congratulations for your nephew and the flash..!!!

Wich one did you buy...?

Regards.

Marcelo.

johnnynodough · Oct 15, 2006

FL36 with diffuser (bounce off ceiling as well), and the 35mm macro (works good for portraits)
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Badge767 · Oct 15, 2006

Mike_PEAT said:
And yes I have used the Olympus FL-50, the SRF-11, and the STF-22,
and the FL-36 is a very good flash (as long as you aren't requiring
quick recharging).

Having used the FL-36 for a while, I'll echo this! The only reason I opted to upgrade to the FL-50 was the recycle time.

While I do really like my FL-50, the 36 is certainly no slouch. Quite a capable flash in a nice, small packgage!

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NanMan · Oct 15, 2006

Aaaaaaaaah!

Congratulations Uncle Johnny

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