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 enlarge | Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
List Price: $549.99
Buy New: $389.00
You Save: $160.99 (29%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
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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Olympus FL-50 Electronic Flash July 7, 2006
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've been using the FL-50 on my Olympus Evolt E-300 for about one month, and I'm very satisfied. The battery life and recycle time have been very good. I took a number of photos in the Auto mode; TTL Auto, Auto, and FP Auto. The FP mode worked quite well for outdoor fill-in flash and using higher ISO for action flash. TTL Auto showed excellent exposure on all indoor and night photos.
Amazing quality for amazing images... June 16, 2006
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I own the Oly C8080 WZ and was deciding on what flash to use for an upcoming wedding. I was going to purchase the FL-36 and now that I sprung for the FL-50, I'm glad I paid the little bit extra for it! It is a great piece of equipment. Photography is mostly about learning to control the light in order to get what you want. And with the bounce, swivel and power contained in this flash, you will be capable of some really great shots.
One of the first things I noticed besides how great my indoor shots were coming out, was the FAST recycle time. Even when I have a string of action shots to put together the flash keeps up. And some good 2300 - 2500 mAh rechargable AA batteries will keep you flashing for nearly 300 images without a misfire.
The only thing I don't like is that the flash's focus light is not enabled with the C8080 (only on the E-class systems). But that does not shorten its usefulness. Big rooms, outdoor fill flash, low or high ceilings... it doesn't matter it still performs like a champ.
Expensive... but worth it! May 5, 2006
79 out of 81 found this review helpful
I know, I know... you're looking at this Olympus flash and thinking "Oh ____ (substitute your particular phrase here)... I can't afford that, why would Olympus do me like that... I just shelled out good money on my E-500 or E-330 and I don't want to pay that much for a freakin' flash unit". We've all been there. So you start looking at the FL-36 (I own one too and like it) and you start rationalizing that well, maybe you don't need the biggest/"bestest" flash on the planet... Maybe you've even taken a glance at the FL-20 (got that one as well, not bad for portability)... well, just stop already. Start saving your change from the store and save and BUY THIS ONE... why? Because it is everything a flash unit should be. Big. Bright (guide # is 164 feet people!). Full control. and best of all, it recycles fast, fast, fast. I just couldn't believe how quickly I could hit that shutter button a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th time (careful not to go too far... all flash units can be damaged if you overtax them). It was awesome... practically no waiting as I do with my FL-36 (my only real complaint about that unit, otherwise it is excellent). Lastly, I suggest you purchase an Omni Bounce cap to fit over (Sto-Fen makes a large line of them). Once you have, you will have rendered the darkness impotent against you and your mighty Olympus FL-50... after all, you and I are after the same thing, right? GREAT PICTURES. The FL-50 helps get you there. No doubt it is one expensive flash unit... but worth it in the end.
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