Flash light Recommendation for E-510?

viewwing · 29th September 2007

hi bro,

viewwing · 29th September 2007

opps... sorry about the first post... fingers too fast...

I'm more or less going to grab a E-510 after reading all the reviews and checking out most of the pictures i've taken... IS is something i think i need if i'm taking indoor shots more then often...

Is it a must to get an external flash? seems like the pop up flash always gives a very "harsh" feeling to the subject...

If so is there any good flash for olympus? and do i need to buy those diffuser... or blub looking thing that every wedding dinner photographer seems to have....

Thanks again for helping a "lost in the lalang" sotong...

dorts · 29th September 2007

Hello,

Great to have you with the Four-Thirds system.

You might wanna check out the Four-Thirds forums.

What do you mainly use flash for? You might wanna try FL-36 or FL-50.

dorts · 29th September 2007

And this will help.

http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=300531

viewwing · 1st October 2007

thanks bro!

Now trying to see whether i can get a deal for e510 with the dual kit lens in sg... like never come in... sigh...

Oly5050 · 1st October 2007

Harlow,

I think external flash is a must. Get the one that can swivel. For balance, I think the FL36 is better. If u need more speed and power, then no choice, get the FL-50. But FL-50 I must warn u when mounted on the 510 is a bit unbalanced.

Also, the reason for getting the external flash is to actually AVOID the harsh look. By using BOUNCE cards!!!! This will give you very nice indoor photos. I am new to this, but IMHO, I think if you still do indoor flash photography without bounce cards, u are doing a dis-service. It makes the photos dramatically better. I am going to try it for myself ASAP.

Also, COMEX was selling the dual lens at drop dead prices. U should have gotten it then. Try Harvey Norman at Funan and see if they still do the dual lens.

viewwing · 2nd October 2007

thanks bro... now i wished i had waited in the queue....

29th September 2007	#1
viewwing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 520	Flash light Recommendation for E-510? hi bro,

29th September 2007	#2
viewwing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 520	Re: Flash light Recommendation for E-510? opps... sorry about the first post... fingers too fast... I'm more or less going to grab a E-510 after reading all the reviews and checking out most of the pictures i've taken... IS is something i think i need if i'm taking indoor shots more then often... Is it a must to get an external flash? seems like the pop up flash always gives a very "harsh" feeling to the subject... If so is there any good flash for olympus? and do i need to buy those diffuser... or blub looking thing that every wedding dinner photographer seems to have.... Thanks again for helping a "lost in the lalang" sotong...

29th September 2007	#3
dorts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hillview Ave, SG Posts: 1,774	Re: Flash light Recommendation for E-510? Hello, Great to have you with the Four-Thirds system. You might wanna check out the Four-Thirds forums. What do you mainly use flash for? You might wanna try FL-36 or FL-50. __________________ Keneth Tan's Flickr!

29th September 2007	#4
dorts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hillview Ave, SG Posts: 1,774	Re: Flash light Recommendation for E-510? And this will help. http://forums.clubsnap.com/showthread.php?t=300531 __________________ Keneth Tan's Flickr!

1st October 2007	#5
viewwing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 520	Re: Flash light Recommendation for E-510? thanks bro! Now trying to see whether i can get a deal for e510 with the dual kit lens in sg... like never come in... sigh...

1st October 2007	#6
Oly5050 Contributor Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,334	Re: Flash light Recommendation for E-510? Harlow, I think external flash is a must. Get the one that can swivel. For balance, I think the FL36 is better. If u need more speed and power, then no choice, get the FL-50. But FL-50 I must warn u when mounted on the 510 is a bit unbalanced. Also, the reason for getting the external flash is to actually AVOID the harsh look. By using BOUNCE cards!!!! This will give you very nice indoor photos. I am new to this, but IMHO, I think if you still do indoor flash photography without bounce cards, u are doing a dis-service. It makes the photos dramatically better. I am going to try it for myself ASAP. Also, COMEX was selling the dual lens at drop dead prices. U should have gotten it then. Try Harvey Norman at Funan and see if they still do the dual lens. __________________ E3, E620, 14-54 2.8-3.5 MkII, 50 2.0, 50-200 2.8-3.5 SWD

2nd October 2007	#7
viewwing Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Posts: 520	Re: Flash light Recommendation for E-510? thanks bro... now i wished i had waited in the queue....