Sunpak 544 - Is it a good choice

After requesting input from the forum on a lower cost option than the FL-40 I am considering buying the Sunpak 544. Am I making the right choice all input appreciated.

I used to use a Sunpak 544 with my Oly c-2000z.

It was this flash...



I used it for this photo...



I only used it a few time with my E-10 before I sold the flash. It is a good flash buy you will really have to practice to get good at knowing what power settings to use. One really good thing about the Sunpak is that it is extreemly powerful so you get a longer range with it.

Hope this helps.

--Bart BaldwinVisit my E-10 Page at... http://www.matrix-digital.com/e10/

Trevor said:

After requesting input from the forum on a lower cost option than
the FL-40 I am considering buying the Sunpak 544. Am I making the
right choice all input appreciated.

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Trevor,

I believe that i was the one that brought up the 544s in your previous post. I've forgotten what type of photography you were discussing, wedding maybe.

From my experience with these flashes, I think they are an excellent bang for the buck. I've been using mine for five years now for weddings, senior portraits, families, and team shots.

Keep in mind that these are auto flashes, not dedicated, so you'll have to shot in manual mode. This what I do with, my E-10s, Pentax MZ S 35mm s, and my Pentax 67 s.

These units have guide number of 140ft/iso 100 and can be used both auto and manual (flash). I think I stated previously that they are currently $130.00 at B&H and another approx. $100.00 for a TR II battery pack. The rechargable pack gives about 200 flashes at a recycle of about 1 1/2 seconds.

George

Thanks George,
I am aware that I will have to use manual on the E-10 and don't mind.
Can the 544 use the NiMh batteries ????

Trevor said:

Thanks George,
I am aware that I will have to use manual on the E-10 and don't mind.
Can the 544 use the NiMh batteries ????

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Trevor,

Just got back home...........tonight was our card group get together.

That's a good question, but I have never tried them. To be honest about it I don't see why not. When I bought my flash units, I hadn't even considered digital photography yet and I can't recall even hearing about
NiMh batteries.

I know they can use alkilines and rechargable Nicads and cannot think of a reason why NiMh wouldn't work. I mean a volt and a half is a volt and a half no matter the source.

George

I used them in the one I had without any problems.--Bart BaldwinVisit my E-10 Page at... http://www.matrix-digital.com/e10/

Hey,

I have and use a Vivitar 283 and I use it with my older 1350 Miha batteries.

It is a good flash that can work from a PC connection or off the hotshoe of the camera.

Both are good and both have different benefits.

good luck,

Trevor said:

After requesting input from the forum on a lower cost option than
the FL-40 I am considering buying the Sunpak 544. Am I making the
right choice all input appreciated.

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--TonyK