Sunpak 383 Super VS Panasonic FL28 (Which Flash for the Z10)

I live in Japan and BOTH of these, Sunpak 383Super and Panasonic FL28, are available for $110.
(Yes I looked hard, I can't seem to find either for cheaper)

I can't decide which to go for. The Panasonic of course suits the Z10 better of course. But, in a couple years I am sure I won't be using the Z10 anymore. It would be nice to have a flash I can still keep.

What do you guys think?

Do you know if the Panasonic has a swivel head for Flash Bouncing? I can't tell from the pictures. I have never tried doing that before, and as I am trying to grow as an amuteur, I would like to play with that.

Can't speak for the FL28 but the 383 is awesome. Just bought a second 383 on ebay for $56 (including a Sto-Fen Omnibounce and AC powerpack) to use in my basement "studio". First 383 was also purchased on ebay but it cost me about the same but did not come with any accessories.

383 has auto setting and manual settings where you can set the power from full all the way down to 1/16th power.

The swivel head is great. My wife likes to take shots with the camera turned 90 degrees to the side. Can't bounce a flash off the ceiling in this situation unless you have a swivel head.

The 383 is very powerful. I have 9' ceilings and big rooms in my house but still manage to light the whole place up using bounce.

It has been discussed here before and I believe the FL-28 does not swivel , it tilts but no swivel.

I also have the 383 but although I don't remember the price I am sure it was under 60 bucks. It works great.
Gene
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Gene

Hi Infinit,

I have the FL28, it doesn't swivel but does tilt down 15 and 30 degrees for rediculously close macro shots as close as the camera will let you go!!!

I am completely content with the FL28 even if it suffers a lack of power at GN 28m/92'. Exposures are spot on for the camera, and tend to be a stop over outdoors in bright light and maybe 1/2 to 2/3 under indoors for portraits... This is not a problem and the images are generally within the bounds of what you would expect otherwise from the FZ10.

Gav.
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