Good flash equipment makes great camera equipment even better
Written: Nov 16 '04
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Pros: Automatic zoom, Hi Speed Sync, Large guide number for such a compact unit
Cons: Non- worth the investment. Makes your camera much more versatile
The Bottom Line: You have invested in a good digital camera, now invest in a good flash that 'talks' automatically to your camera.
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| lawyer700's Full Review: Konica Minolta (3600-HS) ( 3600-HS) Light |
Duh!- the boy starts to get it
Good flash equipment makes great camera equipment even better.
I purchased the 3600HS(D) and I’m so impressed with its usefulness and function and quality. The 3600HS(D) provides remarkable flash output with the maximum guide number of 118 feet at ISO100 in a compact body that easily attached to my A2. That’s a lot of firepower coming out of a compact unit. No more wimpy built in A2 flash for me.
Flash coverage is automatically available from 24mm to 85mm focal lengths, and further extends to the 17mm focal length with the included Wide Angle Adapter. All from one flash unit. I enjoy the way it automatically adjusts when I adjust the focal length of my camera. (You can hear it zooming when you change the lens focal length.) Even at 200 mm equiv. the flash coverage was excellent when I zoomed indoors. No more forgetting to change the zoom on the flash and ending up with an over, or under exposed picture. The 3600HS(D) assures highly reliable metering accuracy, and this flash is one of a few units in its class that provide High-speed Sync. I was able to snap three flash photos of the dog in just over two seconds. The Wireless/Remote High-speed Sync is also available when the 3600HS(D) but I haven’t experimented with that off-camera flash yet.
The flash turns on, and off automatically when I use the A2. I like that. The camera and the flash ‘talk’ to each other and the camera automatically makes the WB decisions and flash duration determinations. I can shoot with it on AUTO, P, S, and A (as well as M). I paid about $170 delivered for mine, so its not cheap, but I am very impressed with its functionality and to be honest, I’m surprised how much better it has made my A2 seem. We are always ready for whatever flash picture situation arises. Bring on the holiday parties and get-togethers!
Now, if I can just learn how to make a good cup of cappuccino. . . .
Lyndol
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