Interesting observation from Wrotniak on the E-510

Hitman · 22nd March 2007

In his write-up of the E-510, wrotniak spoke about the flash hot-shoe of the E-510 being located further rear from the hinge of the on board flash, and there is a possibility that we can use the on-board flash in tandem with an external flash on the E-510. Comparing the photos of the E-500 and E-510, it looks like a possibility. If that is the case, then it's really good news for all!!

http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/oly-e/e410-e510.html

drakon09 · 22nd March 2007

Hmm if so, that will be interesting; the dual flash combo offered by the E-300 and E-330 does produce excellent results.

wind30 · 23rd March 2007

Originally Posted by drakon09

Hmm if so, that will be interesting; the dual flash combo offered by the E-300 and E-330 does produce excellent results.

does it offer better results? Haven't really experimented much on my E330 and FL50. Basically I bounce with the FL50 (omnibounce) and built-in flash. The built-in flash seems to be pretty weak and doesn't really help much.

drakon09 · 23rd March 2007

Ok for this I needed to qualify that is produces execellent results within its limitations.

It's pretty good for macro!

tao · 23rd March 2007

I don't think that the E-510 can do that. Not a chance even though I would love that it can do that since I will consider getting one to pair up with my E-500 when it arrives.

Look at the top view of the E-510 carefully. The hinge of the built-in flash falls at the beginning of the flash hotshoe, just like on the E-410/400, which doesn't offer dual flash.

There is no way the built-in flash can pop up without knocking on the base of an external flash, which is quite bulky at the base.

Mikefellh · 23rd March 2007

I NEVER use the built-in flash, unless I'm forced to (if I don't have my FL-36 with cable & bracket, and I'm in a situation where I need a bit of fill-light; not to be used as the main light).

OlyFlyer · 28th March 2007

Originally Posted by tao

...There is no way the built-in flash can pop up without knocking on the base of an external flash, which is quite bulky at the base.

Yes, there is. If the flash would slide forward instead of just poping upward like on the E-500 than it would be possible to use a flash in the hot shoe also.

22nd March 2007	#1
Hitman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 22° 11' N, 113° 33' E Posts: 793	Interesting observation from Wrotniak on the E-510 In his write-up of the E-510, wrotniak spoke about the flash hot-shoe of the E-510 being located further rear from the hinge of the on board flash, and there is a possibility that we can use the on-board flash in tandem with an external flash on the E-510. Comparing the photos of the E-500 and E-510, it looks like a possibility. If that is the case, then it's really good news for all!! http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/oly-e/e410-e510.html __________________ Pictures always should have a special story behind it or a special meaning to the photographer.

22nd March 2007	#2
drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: Interesting observation from Wrotniak on the E-510 Hmm if so, that will be interesting; the dual flash combo offered by the E-300 and E-330 does produce excellent results.

23rd March 2007	#4
drakon09 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,690	Re: Interesting observation from Wrotniak on the E-510 Ok for this I needed to qualify that is produces execellent results within its limitations. It's pretty good for macro!

23rd March 2007	#5
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,951	Re: Interesting observation from Wrotniak on the E-510 I don't think that the E-510 can do that. Not a chance even though I would love that it can do that since I will consider getting one to pair up with my E-500 when it arrives. Look at the top view of the E-510 carefully. The hinge of the built-in flash falls at the beginning of the flash hotshoe, just like on the E-410/400, which doesn't offer dual flash. There is no way the built-in flash can pop up without knocking on the base of an external flash, which is quite bulky at the base.

23rd March 2007	#6
Mikefellh Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,460	Re: Interesting observation from Wrotniak on the E-510 I NEVER use the built-in flash, unless I'm forced to (if I don't have my FL-36 with cable & bracket, and I'm in a situation where I need a bit of fill-light; not to be used as the main light).