Compact bounce flash for Konica auto s3 or similar

[sam_m]

Hoping this thread doesn't get buried in the M9 soup, but can someone recommend a flash with bounce capability that is nice and compact and will balance well on a compact fixed lens RF like an auto s3?

Thanks.

 

[zuikologist]

A few years ago the Sunpak 1600 was all the rage on RFF. The size of a pack of cards, auto and manual settings and bounce capability. Some people even made diffusers from old translucent film containers. I think they should be quite cheap and plentiful on the auction sites even now.

Links:

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360171083079

http://74.125.77.132/search?q=cache....html+sunpak+1600a&cd=101&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk

 

[sam_m]

does it mater that it's trigger voltage is 46V?? (from here http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html )

also, stumbled upon the olympus t32 which sounds pretty good too.

 

[zuikologist]

No I don't think so for a simple film camera.

I think there is also a "dedicated" flash for the S3 which works with the camera's GN system. It might be worth tracking down, but likely no bounce ability.

 

[sevo]

does it mater that it's trigger voltage is 46V?? (from here http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html )

also, stumbled upon the olympus t32 which sounds pretty good too.

High trigger voltages do not matter with cameras of similar vintage - or indeed, all cameras with mechanical switch trigger.

The T32 is a excellent flash - but not quite the perfect companion for a pocketable camera. With batteries it is close to a pound in weight.

 

[sam_m]

High trigger voltages do not matter with cameras of similar vintage - or indeed, all cameras with mechanical switch trigger.

The T32 is a excellent flash - but not quite the perfect companion for a pocketable camera. With batteries it is close to a pound in weight.

Didn't realise how big the t32 was!

Sunpak 1600 looks much better

 

[Al Kaplan]

Look for a Vivitar 2500. It looks like a miniature 285 complete with a zoom head, has the tilt head feature, will work on a hot shoe or with a PC cord, and uses 2 AA batteries. They also made an ultra-wide angle adapter that slides on the front which covers 28mm with room to spare. It takes the same synch cord as other Vivitar flashes. I have two of them and use them all the time.

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