Does C700UZ have Preflash?

[ark19]

If it does, is it possible to de-activate it?
Sign, just bought a sensor flash but found that its not very effective..
Images got even darker....

[Tweek]

Quote: Originally posted by ark19 If it does, is it possible to de-activate it? Sign, just bought a sensor flash but found that its not very effective.. Images got even darker....

hmmm, got pre-flash meh??
Unless in red-eye reduction mode...
otherwise, I don't remember it having pre-flash.

Actually I would prefer it to have series of pre-flashes so that it can assist with low-light focus, but it doesn't.

Which flash unit did you get?

[zhapchit]

how much did u pay for it ?
can take a pic of it and the cables? thanks

[ark19]

Quote: Originally posted by Tweek hmmm, got pre-flash meh?? Unless in red-eye reduction mode... otherwise, I don't remember it having pre-flash. Actually I would prefer it to have series of pre-flashes so that it can assist with low-light focus, but it doesn't. Which flash unit did you get?

Hi guys, after taking self-portraits of myself (thank goodness lens didn't crack!) to test the flash, I can safely concur that C700UZ do have Pre-flash!

Here r some pics of the "Sakure" flash...@$35 bucks..

This is the folded pic...notice the functionable hot shoe connection


Voila, the flasher is revealed!...can't really see it, but there's a led indicator and a sensor just below the flash.


The back...there's a test button, tripod screw mount and a ASA/dist/exposure chart...the AA batt compartment is at the side.


Try to see can refund anot....if not maybe give my sis to flash those flasher!

[mpenza]

$35 is ex. I could have sold you a stronger flash for less.

[ark19]

Quote: Originally posted by mpenza $35 is ex. I could have sold you a stronger flash for less.

Heng Ah, the Lao Ban Niang was very kind, refunded me when I went back today

[Klause]

You buying anymore slave flash? I also interested to get 1 for my c700uz. If you buying/aiming to buy, pls PM me and I may join you =p

[ark19]

Quote: Originally posted by Klause You buying anymore slave flash? I also interested to get 1 for my c700uz. If you buying/aiming to buy, pls PM me and I may join you =p

After yesterday's lesson, I'd better research more before investing

Check this digi-slave looks promising

But abit ex @ US$99.95

Any suggestions?

[HOCL]

Hi ark19

I went through the same experience as you. Bought a slave flash based on the shop's recommendation and then found out that there's pre-flash for C700. Got to go back to the shop and convince the salesperson abt his mistake (and hence the exchange of the flash).

I have also explore the option of getting the digislave but realised that those flash units seem to be normal Vivitar flashes fitted with their special electronics to accommodate the pre-flashes. Moreover, using slave flash means that your DC batteries will die faster...

I have since bought a Vivitar non-dedicated flash 285HV and the painfully expensive Olympus flash cable C B-04.

Quite happy with this ext flash setup, although sometimes I wish the flash is a bit smaller and has swivel head (besides the bounce head).

BTW, this setup is recommended by many folks at dpreview olympus forum.

[ark19]

Quote: Originally posted by HOCL Hi ark19 I went through the same experience as you. Bought a slave flash based on the shop's recommendation and then found out that there's pre-flash for C700. Got to go back to the shop and convince the salesperson abt his mistake (and hence the exchange of the flash). I have also explore the option of getting the digislave but realised that those flash units seem to be normal Vivitar flashes fitted with their special electronics to accommodate the pre-flashes. Moreover, using slave flash means that your DC batteries will die faster... I have since bought a Vivitar non-dedicated flash 285HV and the painfully expensive Olympus flash cable C B-04. Quite happy with this ext flash setup, although sometimes I wish the flash is a bit smaller and has swivel head (besides the bounce head). BTW, this setup is recommended by many folks at dpreview olympus forum.

Hi HOCL,

How much did u pay for the 285HV and thee CB-04?
Seems like this is the choice for many folks with C700UZ...
But is it bulky?

[mpenza]

the Vivitar 285HV is quite huge. It used to be widely used by professionals and is a very powerful flash.

you probably can go for a smaller and cheaper one.

[ark19]

Quote: Originally posted by mpenza the Vivitar 285HV is quite huge. It used to be widely used by professionals and is a very powerful flash. you probably can go for a smaller and cheaper one.

If only we can modify a hotshoe slave unit to signal on second flash, then almost all flashes could be used!

[Klause]

So how to get an external flash ? I need a bounce flash for my c700uz.

[HOCL]

Quote: Originally posted by ark19 Hi HOCL, How much did u pay for the 285HV and thee CB-04? Seems like this is the choice for many folks with C700UZ... But is it bulky?

I think I paid like $145 for the 285HV and $90 (Ouch!!) for a piece of cable (CB-04). You'll probably need a simple bracket (abt $20-30) to hold the flash and camera together.

Yes it is quite bulky. Like I said, I wish it is a little smaller ....

[zhapchit]

$90 for that piece of cable???

[ark19]

Quote: Originally posted by HOCL I think I paid like $145 for the 285HV and $90 (Ouch!!) for a piece of cable (CB-04). You'll probably need a simple bracket (abt $20-30) to hold the flash and camera together. Yes it is quite bulky. Like I said, I wish it is a little smaller ....

$90 bucks for a cable! Can buy another flash already!
Think I'll go for the modified flash proposed by Kamwai....