External Flash for C-5050Z

[AJ23]

just wish to check, any C-5050Z users using external flash? which brand and model is it?

[Retro]

FL20 or FL40 lor .... not sure if can use other flash. Have asked the saleperson I know at AP and he said that can ... but I forgot about it cos not a priority. I will repost once I check with him.

[ivor]

Used to mount the Olympus FL-40 onto my C-5050Z...

Quote: Originally posted by AJ23 just wish to check, any C-5050Z users using external flash? which brand and model is it?

[AJ23]

only FL20 and FL40 can be mounted? any other choices?

[bigalien]

Hmm have been wondering about this qn too.. any other flashes out there that can utilize the Zoom Flash function that the 5050 offers?

[SkyWalker]

I used Metz MZ 44-2 with SCS adaptor for my C5050.

Flash units for C5050Z

Olympus External flash support

[Retro]

Has anyone tried the 5050 with a Metz external flash unit (32 MZ-3)? Any feedback on it? Price?

I understand that Metz makes compatible ext. flash units for almost all brands, so I am trying to find out just how good it is compared with the FL40, and also how competitive the price is.

Thanks in advance!

[PureBull]

I heard the motor zoom function doesn't work with the C5050z

[lologroovy]

How much and where to buy the cheapest FL40 flash ?
Any other recommendations of external flash for C5050 ?

Thanks !

[Retro]

Originally Posted by lologroovy How much and where to buy the cheapest FL40 flash ? Any other recommendations of external flash for C5050 ? Thanks !

FL40 at AP is ard $600

[jasonwcs]

Originally Posted by Retro Has anyone tried the 5050 with a Metz external flash unit (32 MZ-3)? Any feedback on it? Price? I understand that Metz makes compatible ext. flash units for almost all brands, so I am trying to find out just how good it is compared with the FL40, and also how competitive the price is. Thanks in advance!

I dn't know wherther had anyone try this 32mz-3 flash on the 5050 anot,
but confirm it can work if attch with a SCA 3202 adaptor, specially for olympus camera.
We will be having a test out on this 32mz-3 flash on this coming friday(15/08/03)at peniz. plaza same place where usually the SEED meeting point is.
Anyone interested can drop in, I'm getting my SCA 3202 adapoter with me, than 1 of our guy will bring along his 32mz-3 flash, those who want to know wherther it works on ur camera, can drop by to test la.
I'm conducting a MASS Order for this flash, for an attractive price so if anyone interested can have a look at this:
http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=41742

Detail and everything u need to know
Well, still cheaper than a FL-40, $600!!!
32mz-3 + SCA adaptor
= ard $340

$600-$340
=$240 cheaper

I have determined that most digital cameras are able to accept flashes that have a low trigger voltage. What I mean by this is that if you use a flash with a high trigger voltage, it will damage your camera.

To check the trigger voltage of your external flash, you must have a digital or analog voltmeter. And once the flash has been turned on, connect the leads of the voltmeter to the terminals of the flash.

The values I have obtained are:

Metz 45ct-5 14volts (handle mount)
Achiever 115s 50volts (hot shoe mount...very small)
Pentax flash 5 volts (medium sized hot shoe flash)

I have used all these flashes and have not had any problems....yet...however, I am aware that the solenoid inside the camera will burn out....and is very expensive to fix.

A maximum acceptable voltage to use an external flash is around 24volts. But I try to stay at a lower value like 6volts.

by the way, the amount of voltage does not mean that the flash will be bigger...if your curious.

You can get an adapter that will reduce the voltage for around $60.

I hope this helps.

[Waz]

Got a FL-20 to let go.
Just nice for C5050.
(FL-40 too big for a C5050)

[GBC]

Originally Posted by jasonwcs I dn't know wherther had anyone try this 32mz-3 flash on the 5050 anot, but confirm it can work if attch with a SCA 3202 adaptor, specially for olympus camera. We will be having a test out on this 32mz-3 flash on this coming friday(15/08/03)at peniz. plaza same place where usually the SEED meeting point is. Anyone interested can drop in, I'm getting my SCA 3202 adapoter with me, than 1 of our guy will bring along his 32mz-3 flash, those who want to know wherther it works on ur camera, can drop by to test la. I'm conducting a MASS Order for this flash, for an attractive price so if anyone interested can have a look at this: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=41742 Detail and everything u need to know Well, still cheaper than a FL-40, $600!!! 32mz-3 + SCA adaptor = ard $340 $600-$340 =$240 cheaper

I was quoted HK1,905(S$433) brand new in Hong Kong for the FL-40.

[e_liau]

Originally Posted by AJ23 just wish to check, any C-5050Z users using external flash? which brand and model is it?

I'm used to mount my Nikon SB-28 flashgun on it. But since it's not an Oly flashgun, the C-5050 can't do TTL-metering with the flash. Rather I usually overcome it with aperture priority mode or manual mode.