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 enlarge | Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $549.99
Buy New: $358.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 9 x 9
MPN: FL50
Model: FL50
UPC: 050332143340
EAN: 0050332143340
ASIN: B0000E68U2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Expensive but worth it! January 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have an Olympus E-500 and this is a great addition. Even if I don't need it, it is on my camera. Because in low light it uses infrared light to auto focus, where the camera sets off a burst of high powered flashes which freaks out the subjects.
It has the power to light a large room and the flexability to create many lighting effects.
I highly recommend this unit.
Outstanding flash unit & easy to use January 20, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Several previous reviewers have provided specific technical details regarding the FL-50, so I'll limit my comments to saying simply that the FL-50 is a powerful, reliable, highly adaptable tool. I've used it with my Olympus E-500 in small rooms, in large meeting rooms, outdoors as the primary light source and for fill, while shooting both dynamic and static subjects. It's definitely improved my flash photography, plus it's given me the confidence to shoot with a flash in circumstances I'd previously have avoided.
For anyone who hasn't used a full-featured, dedicated flash unit before, the FL-50 comes as a revelation. Flash-camera communication is very fast so there's no delay shooting action or in changing circumstances. The FL-50's on board controls are extensive, integrate smoothly with the camera's, and allow a range of adjustments to tweak light output. Response time is very good. Only once in a while after shooting a burst of images have I had to pause for the FL-50 to catch its breath (using Sanyo Eneloop NiMH batteries).
Based on my experience with the FL-50, I suggest you think about also picking up a flash diffuser (I use the Sto-Fen Omni Bounce). The FL-50 goes a long way toward reducing the sometimes harsh front lighting or sharp shadow lines that plague flash shooting, but it can't eliminate them. Adding a diffuser gets you further down that road.
Wow! January 3, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I just bought(today) FL-50 to replace FL-36 after I use it for about a year. This is a much better light with better photo results and fast recharge time. The disadvantages are the unit is big and heavy.
update:
used it a few times in the house. The range of the light is amazing. I could light up the room better than FL-36.
One other function I like is that once the light is connected to the camera, it will turn on when the camera is turned on. Unlike Fl-36 which you have to manually turn it on if the camera is off for a while.
Update II:
This flash unit is incredible. I have not received my rechargeable batteries so I used the regular batteries to try it out. First set of 4 new batteries lasted 120+ indoor shots with no or min recharge time before they died on my. With my old fl-36 I usually have to change the batteries after 25-30 shots.
Update III: (Jan, 2008)
I took this flash unit with me on vacation. I noticed if I use burst mode the unit will not be able to catch up on the 4th shot and will be okay again on the 5th picture(using Sony 2500 mAh AA Rechargeable Nimh Batteries). Other than that everything is great outdoor or indoor. Each set of batteries will last a while.
Powerful, easy to use, stunning pictures, bulky December 16, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
So you got your high-dollar D-SLR home, and took a picture of your child that evening using the pop-up flash. The shot has an over-bright smiling face surrounded by almost pitch darkness in the room - in fact it looks remarkably like you took it with a point-n-shoot.
When you get this flash, you will not fear indoor photography ever again. Tilt up the head and shoot off the (white) ceiling, and the whole room is flooded with even and bright light. The results are completely stunning if you are used to snapshots coming out of a compact. A tip I read that also works well: bounce the flash off your white t-shirt if you want to keep some of the party "atmosphere".
It is so easy to use. Plug in. The camera turns it on, and detects what you are doing with the head. If you point the head straight at the subject, the flash "zooms" itself to match the zoom setting on the lens. And when you shoot, it does TTL metering to get a beautifully even shot. You can access fill-in flash mode from either place, but the flash makes this slightly easier.
This is a big unit. In volume it is as big as the E-510 body (although a different shape). But this is what it takes to make a powerful flash: lots of battery, a big capacitor, big projector, and big diffuser. This is the only downside of buying the FL-50 over the smaller FL-36, which I imagine is just fine for domestic photography and fill-in flash. But the FL-36 is not extensible, so you can't upgrade to the monster handle and shoot your friend's wedding. If I need a more compact flash, I can get the FL-36 later.
EDIT 1: I don't want to sound like a sales guy, but there is a great rebate in play right now. It is a fine opportunity to get the big flash instead of the small one, if the price difference is the sticking point.
Evolt FL-50 Flash December 3, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great flash for the Evolt 500. It enabled me to take clear, bright photos even in the dark. I purchased a diffuser for it and made it even more versatile. Highly recommend this product.
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