msbarnes
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I'm thinking about getting a PM1 or P3 with a 20mm f1.7 lens (that I will be borrowing). I have no real experience with digital cameras or flash but this is for snapshots so I think that in low light situations flash would be useful (you know, for those family group pictures).
Any samples of oncamera flash on M43 cameras (P3 preferably)? What about a small inexpensive external flash?
I'm mostly trying to figure out how good/bad on-camera and small external flashes are. Not sure if I'm better off with the in-camera P3 flash, adding a small external, or just forgetting about flash entirely.
Again, I'm not really into flash but this is for snapshots where I might need that extra bit of light.
Any samples of oncamera flash on M43 cameras (P3 preferably)? What about a small inexpensive external flash?
I'm mostly trying to figure out how good/bad on-camera and small external flashes are. Not sure if I'm better off with the in-camera P3 flash, adding a small external, or just forgetting about flash entirely.
Again, I'm not really into flash but this is for snapshots where I might need that extra bit of light.
mh2000
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The most important thing is being able take good looking flash photos is the ability to bounce the flash for more natural shots. A small direct flash will not be that much different than the built in one, or the clip on one with the E-PM1.
Sometimes you need flash, so you either live with the built in one or get a better bounce unit. I use an old Sunpak 383 with my Pen, really like it. Don't know anything about the current dedicated ones.
Sometimes you need flash, so you either live with the built in one or get a better bounce unit. I use an old Sunpak 383 with my Pen, really like it. Don't know anything about the current dedicated ones.
BTMarcais
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There's a mail in rebate that just started on the FL-300 and Fl-600 flashes btw. (when you buy them w/ camera kit). The FL-300 fits in your pocket, does a little bit of bounce, and you can use it TTL off camera by triggering it w/ the little flash that comes w/ the PEN. (or the built in on the e-p3)
-Brian.
-Brian.