Re: What flash to get

In article <m21w7nzerf.fsf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, alans-computer.local 
gerryorchard@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
 says...
> The camera I use is an old Olympus Trip 35. I might get something decent
> later - I use a measuring tape to focus it. It has a PC socket and
> f-stops. I'd like to get a flash for it so I can take decent photos in
> my house -  diffused, bounced, off-camera flash so should I get
>         1. a flash gun, if so, should I avoid dedicated ones, or what
>         should I look for?

Something like this?  
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300195911681
You'll need a PC lead and a hotshoe adapter, and a bracket is handy too.

>         2. a basic studio flash - mains or battery?
>         and do I need a flash meter for either of these?

If you're using a single auto flash you shouldn't need a meter.