Re: What flash to get

"alans-computer.local" <gerryorchard@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> 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?
>        2. a basic studio flash - mains or battery?
>        and do I need a flash meter for either of these?
>
> Looking for any thoughts because I never used a flash before and don't
> want to get anything stupid. Have read photo.net and Strobist but am
> still not sure.
> -ALAN
> -- 
> pix.ie/alan

If its any use I have a spare Chinon ( dixons rebranding) rated
100asa/100ft 
hot shoe with cable ****t, thyristor controlled and tilt head - its easy 
enough to use you just dial in the details and set the thyristor switch
and 
shoot. I used it to good effect on night rallies tho' at full power it
eats 
batteries.. I'd be happy with £10 tho' I suspect the postage on top would
be 
a bit hefty to the republic.
Derek

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