A1 Flash

ndroo- · 1st December 2003

Is there anywhere I can find samples of pictures taken with the built-in flash (of the A1) compared to those taken with an external flash (eg 3600HS)?

Just sold a 2nd hand 3600HS which I bought earlier to a collegue (at no loss

). Still thinking if I will (ever) need it. Do you guys find the built-in (pop up) one good enuf for most occasion?

2nd December 2003

I'll post some this evening. Got a 3600HS(D) flash, so should make a good comparison. Want bounced shots or straight on ones?

hlminolta · 2nd December 2003

Thank you ... I am interested to find out the difference as well, since am also considering whether or not to get a 3600 HS flash for my A1.

chriszzz · 2nd December 2003

Originally Posted by hlminolta

Thank you ... I am interested to find out the difference as well, since am also considering whether or not to get a 3600 HS flash for my A1.

If you are serious about flash, you WILL need an external flash, if only to get bounce flash. Straight on flash, esp near the lens axis ( like the built-in flash ) results in flat lighting. But if you only use flash occasionally, you can live with the limitations of the built-in flash.

TME · 3rd December 2003

If u shoot people a lot, then an external flash is very helpful, especially under low light.... the external flash does offer u a lot more options...

forbytes · 3rd December 2003

but remember, regardless of which 'D' flash you use, the AF assist on the external flash will not fire and take part in the lens focusing.

TME · 4th December 2003

Originally Posted by forbytes

but remember, regardless of which 'D' flash you use, the AF assist on the external flash will not fire and take part in the lens focusing.

Huh? How come so ****-up???!!!

solomon76 · 4th December 2003

Can use this flash or not for the dimage A1 ?

frisky · 4th December 2003

Originally Posted by solomon76

Can use this flash or not for the dimage A1 ?

Nope, totally cannot.

1st December 2003	#1
ndroo- Deregistered Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 120	A1 Flash Is there anywhere I can find samples of pictures taken with the built-in flash (of the A1) compared to those taken with an external flash (eg 3600HS)? Just sold a 2nd hand 3600HS which I bought earlier to a collegue (at no loss ). Still thinking if I will (ever) need it. Do you guys find the built-in (pop up) one good enuf for most occasion?

4th December 2003	#8
solomon76 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 631	minolta 5400 HS Can use this flash or not for the dimage A1 ?

2nd December 2003	#2
lapino Guests Posts: n/a	I'll post some this evening. Got a 3600HS(D) flash, so should make a good comparison. Want bounced shots or straight on ones?

2nd December 2003	#3
hlminolta Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 72	Thank you ... I am interested to find out the difference as well, since am also considering whether or not to get a 3600 HS flash for my A1.

3rd December 2003	#5
TME Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Clementi Posts: 6,244	If u shoot people a lot, then an external flash is very helpful, especially under low light.... the external flash does offer u a lot more options...

3rd December 2003	#6
forbytes Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West, Singapore Posts: 894	but remember, regardless of which 'D' flash you use, the AF assist on the external flash will not fire and take part in the lens focusing.