Small body, flash too big?

M_digicapt wrote:

Paulmorgan wrote:

M_digicapt wrote:

Hi, I'm looking for a basic flash mostly for my E-M10 w grip, but also E-PM2. I will not have a chance to try flashes before I order.

Looking at these models: neewer TT560, Mcoplus/triopo TR950 & amazon basic flash.

Are they too big for the E-M10?

Also on eBay there's a Digital Concepts 528af flash that has TTL with older E and E-P bodies. Would it be compatible with my cameras?

Thanks

Pretty much any flash will look or feel big on a very small camera, the trick is not attaching it to the shoe and in this case no flash will be too big.

Look at buying flash according to how you want to light, don`t simply go by what will look or feel good in the flash shoe, thats just being a little narrow minded.

Don't care much about looks, uneven weight distribution might be a problem, but the reason I asked is because I read somewhere, but can't find the link, that big flashes' weight could stress the flash mount...

Nah pretty unlikely, no need to worry about stressing the shoe, the shoe part of the flash is generally the weakest part, lol i`ve fitted fl50`s/FL50`s to tiny G2`s, x10`s, GF2`s and bridge camera`s, a little cumbersome and very off balance but there is certainly no risk in breaking the hotshoe

The only concern that you should have is will the flash deliver enough power for your needs, pointless getting a flash simply for its looks and how it feels in the shoe if it can not deliver and light what you need to light.

Get your a little ttl flash lead, and pretty much any basic flash and use it off camera if its too big in the shoe, if your not needing high power and TTL a dinky little t20 or T32 can be had cheaply, sometimes $10 or less, these are sometimes good enough for me.

Or this chap

https://vimeo.com/194869208

Thanks