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NX200 with SEF42A Flash Questions

Started Jan 14, 2012 | Discussions thread
Coldamus Senior Member • Posts: 2,281
Re: NX200 with SEF42A Flash Questions

HankK wrote:

Got my new NEX 200 and noticed the unique flash arrangement. Does anyone know if the red flash focus assist light on the SEF 42A works with the NEX200. Or maybe the SEF42A only looks like it has a flash assist light.

Samsung make it difficult to evaluate by not providing any specs. on their web site:
(Sorry, the Specs page is not available for this product at this time.)

The only specs I can find are here:

http://computershopper.com.com/flashes/samsung-sef-42a-hot/4507-13039_7-34083398.html

So yes, it does have an af assist lamp.

Is that SEF42A really that much of an improvement over the SEF20. I know it has more power but it looks like it is much larger.

It is about 3 times the size (in volume) of the SEF20A. Someone here mentioned that it has more features but I can't find that thread at the moment. It still only tilts and does not swivel, same as the SEF20A.

I have the SEF20A. It is adequate for bounced or direct flash in domestic situations but would not cope with large halls, churches etc. Exposure is spot on every time with my nx10 whether bounced or direct. It is simple to use and takes 2 x AA batteries but does not have an af assist lamp. The SEF42A uses 4 x AA batteries.

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