Does C700UZ have Preflash?
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hmmm, got pre-flash meh??Originally posted by ark19
If it does, is it possible to de-activate it?
Sign, just bought a sensor flash but found that its not very effective..
Images got even darker....
Unless in red-eye reduction mode...
otherwise, I don't remember it having pre-flash.
Actually I would prefer it to have series of pre-flashes so that it can assist with low-light focus, but it doesn't.
Which flash unit did you get?
Hi guys, after taking self-portraits of myself (thank goodness lens didn't crack!) to test the flash, I can safely concur that C700UZ do have Pre-flash!
Here r some pics of the "Sakure" flash...@$35 bucks..
This is the folded pic...notice the functionable hot shoe connection
Voila, the flasher is revealed!...can't really see it, but there's a led indicator and a sensor just below the flash.
The back...there's a test button, tripod screw mount and a ASA/dist/exposure chart...the AA batt compartment is at the side.
Try to see can refund anot....if not maybe give my sis to flash those flasher! :light:
:cry:
You buying anymore slave flash? I also interested to get 1 for my c700uz. If you buying/aiming to buy, pls PM me and I may join you =p
After yesterday's lesson, I'd better research more before investing :embrass:
Check this digi-slave looks promising
But abit ex @ US$99.95
Any suggestions?
Hi ark19
I went through the same experience as you. Bought a slave flash based on the shop's recommendation and then found out that there's pre-flash for C700. Got to go back to the shop and convince the salesperson abt his mistake (and hence the exchange of the flash).
I have also explore the option of getting the digislave but realised that those flash units seem to be normal Vivitar flashes fitted with their special electronics to accommodate the pre-flashes. Moreover, using slave flash means that your DC batteries will die faster...
I have since bought a Vivitar non-dedicated flash 285HV and the painfully expensive Olympus flash cable C B-04.
Quite happy with this ext flash setup, although sometimes I wish the flash is a bit smaller and has swivel head (besides the bounce head).
BTW, this setup is recommended by many folks at dpreview olympus forum.
I went through the same experience as you. Bought a slave flash based on the shop's recommendation and then found out that there's pre-flash for C700. Got to go back to the shop and convince the salesperson abt his mistake (and hence the exchange of the flash).
I have also explore the option of getting the digislave but realised that those flash units seem to be normal Vivitar flashes fitted with their special electronics to accommodate the pre-flashes. Moreover, using slave flash means that your DC batteries will die faster...
I have since bought a Vivitar non-dedicated flash 285HV and the painfully expensive Olympus flash cable C B-04.
Quite happy with this ext flash setup, although sometimes I wish the flash is a bit smaller and has swivel head (besides the bounce head).
BTW, this setup is recommended by many folks at dpreview olympus forum.
the Vivitar 285HV is quite huge. It used to be widely used by professionals and is a very powerful flash.
you probably can go for a smaller and cheaper one.
you probably can go for a smaller and cheaper one.
I think I paid like $145 for the 285HV and $90 (Ouch!!) for a piece of cable (CB-04). You'll probably need a simple bracket (abt $20-30) to hold the flash and camera together.
Yes it is quite bulky. Like I said, I wish it is a little smaller ....
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