How much is it for FL-40 Flash for Olympus cameras?

marlin · 27th January 2002

How much is it for FL-40 Flash for Olympus cameras?

Thanks

mpenza · 28th January 2002

think I saw the list price at $880. but likely, it'll sell at a fraction of that.

you could check out the following aticle too:
http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/c-2...lash/index.htm

ckiang · 28th January 2002

Am told it's about $600+, more expensive than the Canon Speedlite 550EX and the Nikon SB28. Ridiculous.

Regards
CK

marlin · 28th January 2002

wa kao...so expensive.....might as well buy a new digital camera

ckiang · 28th January 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by marlin
wa kao...so expensive.....might as well buy a new digital camera

Precisely. I don't understand why it can be much more expensive than the top-end flashes from Canon and Nikon. And that appears to be the only Olympus flash unit available.

Regards
CK

Klause · 28th January 2002

Yes. It is that expensive. I saw one in ebay selling for around 700 SGD.

Is there any third party flash for C700uz? I am interested in getting an external flash but couldn't find one that is affordable.

marlin · 28th January 2002

ya lor...the flash on my 3040 is either too harsh or too bright...or too much shadow...that why I am looking for one now...my camera is only slightly more expensive than this FL40 flash....it doesn't make any sense to buy this one....normal external flash cost how much???
anybody knows???....and where to get ???....
Thanks!!!

mpenza · 28th January 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Klause
Yes. It is that expensive. I saw one in ebay selling for around 700 SGD.

Is there any third party flash for C700uz? I am interested in getting an external flash but couldn't find one that is affordable.

apparently you can with a connector like this: FL-CB04 TTL-to-PC Sync Cable

check out the article below:
http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/c-2...index.htm#30x0

denizenx · 2nd February 2002

hihi!
guys u need a PC cable from Olympus that CP quoted $90...
then u can use any flash that connects PC... I found the Vivitar 285HV at Mustafa at $120... shd cost around this...
it has GN 120, which is like 10x the GN of the 2100uz and thrice the FL-40, so around 3-4x the power at least... manual control handy with a distance/aperture table on the flash....
as for the hotshoe, u can either buy a bracket[BULKY];
glue a dummy shoe on ur dcam [saw on dpreview];
or hand hold it [big flash == fast shutter anyway]...
haha recommend hand hold.... beats any bracket!

mpenza · 2nd February 2002

hmm... didn't know Vivitar 285HV is so cheap at Mustafa.... it's more powerful and probably more worth it than the 2nd hand Metz I just got....

did you measure the trigger voltage? some 285HV has quite high trigger voltage.....

Klause · 2nd February 2002

Looks interesting. =) By the way, where can I buy the hotshoe to glue onto the cam?

mpenza · 2nd February 2002

It might not be advisable, especially if you meant to get a powerful but heavy flash like the Vivitar 285HV. Having the flash on the camer might make it a bit unwielding too....

Klause · 2nd February 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by mpenza
It might not be advisable, especially if you meant to get a powerful but heavy flash like the Vivitar 285HV. Having the flash on the camer might make it a bit unwielding too....

Hmm..then I will have to hold it?

mpenza · 2nd February 2002

get a bracket!!!

marlin · 2nd February 2002

what kinda of bracket u recommend?

mpenza · 2nd February 2002

I'm using this. bought for $25. CathayPhoto also has similar ones.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showt...light=external

Jethro · 2nd February 2002

Anyone here has a picture of the Vivitar 285HV with appropriate bracket, would you please care to post. Sounds interesting to use them on my E-10 during concert hall shoot. I think it would be an ideal cost effective alternative to the FL40.

ckiang · 2nd February 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by denizenx
hihi!
guys u need a PC cable from Olympus that CP quoted $90...
then u can use any flash that connects PC... I found the Vivitar 285HV at Mustafa at $120... shd cost around this...
it has GN 120, which is like 10x the GN of the 2100uz and thrice the FL-40, so around 3-4x the power at least... manual control handy with a distance/aperture table on the flash....
as for the hotshoe, u can either buy a bracket[BULKY];
glue a dummy shoe on ur dcam [saw on dpreview];
or hand hold it [big flash == fast shutter anyway]...
haha recommend hand hold.... beats any bracket!

If I am not wrong, they are of the same power. Looks like you have gotten the guide number of the FL-40 in feet and the 285HV in meters.

Regards
CK

mpenza · 2nd February 2002

It's actually a bit higher at Guide Number of 40m or 130ft

HOCL · 2nd February 2002

Pic of my 285HV with C700, using a "L-bracket".

I have since got a straight bracket as the L-bracket is a bit bulky to me. Anybody wants to buy my L-bracket?

27th January 2002	#1
marlin Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: AMK Posts: 133	How much is it for FL-40 Flash for Olympus cameras? How much is it for FL-40 Flash for Olympus cameras? Thanks

28th January 2002	#6
Klause Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bedok Posts: 1,538	Yes. It is that expensive. I saw one in ebay selling for around 700 SGD. Is there any third party flash for C700uz? I am interested in getting an external flash but couldn't find one that is affordable. __________________ Canon Lover :)

2nd February 2002	#9
denizenx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: L2TPYSG Posts: 4,514	hihi! guys u need a PC cable from Olympus that CP quoted $90... then u can use any flash that connects PC... I found the Vivitar 285HV at Mustafa at $120... shd cost around this... it has GN 120, which is like 10x the GN of the 2100uz and thrice the FL-40, so around 3-4x the power at least... manual control handy with a distance/aperture table on the flash.... as for the hotshoe, u can either buy a bracket[BULKY]; glue a dummy shoe on ur dcam [saw on dpreview]; or hand hold it [big flash == fast shutter anyway]... haha recommend hand hold.... beats any bracket! __________________ "I'm... dreaming... of a wide... angle~ Just like the ones I used to know~"

2nd February 2002	#11
Klause Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bedok Posts: 1,538	Looks interesting. =) By the way, where can I buy the hotshoe to glue onto the cam? __________________ Canon Lover :)

28th January 2002	#2
mpenza Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 13,397	think I saw the list price at $880. but likely, it'll sell at a fraction of that. you could check out the following aticle too: http://www.cliffshade.com/dpfwiw/c-2...lash/index.htm

28th January 2002	#3
ckiang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,597	Am told it's about $600+, more expensive than the Canon Speedlite 550EX and the Nikon SB28. Ridiculous. Regards CK

2nd February 2002	#17
Jethro Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 148	Anyone here has a picture of the Vivitar 285HV with appropriate bracket, would you please care to post. Sounds interesting to use them on my E-10 during concert hall shoot. I think it would be an ideal cost effective alternative to the FL40.

2nd February 2002	#20
HOCL Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NE Posts: 522	Pic of my 285HV with C700, using a "L-bracket". I have since got a straight bracket as the L-bracket is a bit bulky to me. Anybody wants to buy my L-bracket?