Fl-50 Fl-50r

[saymell]

FL-50 or FL-50R, which would be a better flash unit to get, if I plan to upgrade to an E-4/5 later but using an E-510, now?

[cater]

If u wanna play ard with the wireless function, than FL-50R will be the choice, otherwise Fl-50 is good enuff.

[egnaro]

I think now all new E system will have wireless function... even 420 oso have

[spidey89]

Originally Posted by egnaro I think now all new E system will have wireless function... even 420 oso have

Not to mention 520 as well

[say123]

get the FL50R!

[NatureTTL]

The "R" version also comes with slave function/feature which I used it alot for macro works..

[egnaro]

the choice is clear!!! R version... haha...

[viewwing]

I have the FL50... no problems with it... BUT

The R comes with a stand and a diffuser, i don't know whether its the camera or the diffuser... but there was an occasion taking group picture during a wedding that my friend used his E3, 14-54, FL50R+original diffuser. and i was using a E510, 14-54, FL50 with "a better bounce card". Mine clearly had reflection off the forehead of the people in front... we're taking the picture from the same location, height and blahblahblah... somehow its better in terms of diffusing...

So please get the R... well worth the extra $.

[Khair76]

I'd love to get the FL50R too... But I already have the FL-50
Offshoe flash opens up another shooting perspective.

Go for FL50!

In case u don't mind a 2nd hand FL-50, U can tempt me with an offer...

[mskong]

if you intend to upgrade E-4/5 later....go for FL50R.
Obviously the "R" version offers more than the FL50.....

[olymac]

Of course the "R" version .......

But if you can get the FL50 for half the price of the "R" version .... why not

[saymell]

Thanks guys for all your feedback and comments, very much appreciate them. Gonna get from > www.zhuihuay.com "running water goods"

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by saymell FL-50 or FL-50R, which would be a better flash unit to get, if I plan to upgrade to an E-4/5 later but using an E-510, now?

I think it would be quite a numbers of years before E4 or E5 comes out. If that is the case, then just get the FL50. By that time, they would probably have much better flashes for u to partner with your new camera. However, if u are talking about an E4xx or E5xx upgrade, which is in the near future, then by all means get the FL50R for max functionality. However, if u are using the E5xx, especially the E4xx, the FL50/R is way too big and heavy for the camera. The FL36R would be a much better balance although its fire rate is slower. One way to counter the FL50 imbalance on the E4xx or E5xx is to get a battery grip. (I am sorry...I am quite a bad boy here)

[mskong]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 I think it would be quite a numbers of years before E4 or E5 comes out. If that is the case, then just get the FL50. By that time, they would probably have much better flashes for u to partner with your new camera. However, if u are talking about an E4xx or E5xx upgrade, which is in the near future, then by all means get the FL50R for max functionality. However, if u are using the E5xx, especially the E4xx, the FL50/R is way too big and heavy for the camera. The FL36R would be a much better balance although its fire rate is slower. One way to counter the FL50 imbalance on the E4xx or E5xx is to get a battery grip. (I am sorry...I am quite a bad boy here)

well....i think my FL50 + batteries weight more than my e510 with the lens on

I was given the impression that it's better to get FL50 to cover event shooting. (which I agree actually....after using it for sometime)

Also read that FL36 cycle time is slow due to its 2-batteries instead of 4-batteries in FL50. Is it true?

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by mskong well....i think my FL50 + batteries weight more than my e510 with the lens on I was given the impression that it's better to get FL50 to cover event shooting. (which I agree actually....after using it for sometime) Also read that FL36 cycle time is slow due to its 2-batteries instead of 4-batteries in FL50. Is it true?

Yes it is true. The fire rate on the FL36 is indeed slower. Maybe 3-5 times slower??