dikko
newbie
Reged: 19/05/2008
Posts: 33
Loc: wirral
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Can any one reccomend a decent flash gun for use with the E410. I have a Vivitar thats off my 35mm camera but a bit loath to try, i'd much prefer a digital dedicated if there is one.
Thanks dikko
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mike_j
nobbut a beginner
Reged: 23/08/2005
Posts: 1350
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Olympus FL-36. excellent flash, bounce and swivel head, auto zoom and high level of integration with Olympus 4/3 cameras while still allowing full manual control if required.
If you do use an older flash check the trigger voltage first, some old flashes could fry the electronics of an modern camera.
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Photocracy
The Great Pretender
Reged: 18/11/2006
Posts: 625
Loc: Sunny South Coast
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I agree; the FL36 is an excellent unit and does everything I need it to. If I had any citicism, I would say its a tad underpowered for recycling time. It's better with rechargeable batteries. Other than that, it has great functionality and is easy to use. Make sure you understand the difference between the FL36 and the FL36R. With an E-410 you can take advantage of a cheaper deal on the now discontinued FL36 as the radio/remote facility of the FL36R won't work on your E-410.
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Rob
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Rugby_Nut
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Reged: 08/07/2008
Posts: 181
Loc: High Wycombe, Bucks
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I think you'll find the FL36 is discontinued now. You have to get the FL36R (unless of course there is some stock of the older one about).
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Chris
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Rugby_Nut
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Reged: 08/07/2008
Posts: 181
Loc: High Wycombe, Bucks
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My psychic abilities are growing apace! Mrs Rugby-Nut works for a well known department store chain and has just told me they have an FL36 in stock for £99 minus our extremely handy discount. It's on its way home as we speak. Another thing crossed off my wish-list 
Incidentally, does anyone know whether the FL36 will work in sync with a FL36R that is remote?
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Chris
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Photocracy
The Great Pretender
Reged: 18/11/2006
Posts: 625
Loc: Sunny South Coast
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Do you mean - can the FL36 be mounted on your E-520 and an FL36R placed remotely, whereupon both will trigger in synch when you take a picture? I would have thought so, but don't know for sure. I can't really think why it wouldn't. If I've got the wrong end of the stick here, sorry.
That's handy re Mrs Rugby-Nut finding an FL36 for you. Now about your psychic ability; should I buy a Euro-Millions ticket tomorrow? 
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Rob
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Rugby_Nut
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Reged: 08/07/2008
Posts: 181
Loc: High Wycombe, Bucks
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Dont bother - I've already got the winning ticket
When she phoned I did dither for a few moments thinking whether I should save up a bit more for the new R version. Then I thought - s*d it - it's a sign 
Mind you, another damn great manual to wade through!
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Chris
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dikko
newbie
Reged: 19/05/2008
Posts: 33
Loc: wirral
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Thanks for the input folks took your advice. ordered one on line good deal 50 squid less than main type dealers not quite as good as RNs but happy now anyway
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