LouCioccio
Senior Member
Recently I upgraded to D7000 from an Olympus E1 and was able to use the Olympus FL50 flash in auto and manual mode. I do have 5 FL50's (3 -r wireless similar to Nikons CLS and 2- non wireless FL50's but have also optical slave modes). Yes I do use them in the strobist way with Aputure triggers. I usually buy manufacture refurbished to save some money but Cameta had sold out of the SB700 and SB910's refurbs.
I had gotten a Power Block (Calumet) for my FL50 and used a Quantum cable CO5 and it worked but later found out that Quantum quit making the Olympus cable.
So I decided to get a Nikon flash and did look at the Nissin and Metz (previously had Metz 402's during my Film wedding photography days) so was familiar with their quality. Well got an email ad from Calumet about the Genesis SP692n and decided to buy it; received it yesterday. Not sure if anyone has seen it? Took awhile to figure out the Nikon Commander mode but once I looked at it it was quite simple. Setting up the Genesis with a keeping the button down for a few seconds not as simple as the FL50r flash but I got there.
First impressions build quality is on par with the Olympus Flash (which I would assume is like Nikon) it also had pc connector and a 3 pin connector for the Canon 8-AA power pack.
I did Google and found some Chinese knock offs that were 1/3 the cost. Will have to read the reviews but for 40$ I may just buy one.
The one feature it did not have that I was always impressed with the Nikon's flash is the positive latch as it had the knurled ring which should only be snugged down not torque!
The flash did come with a stand, built in diffuser for WA and and white flipper plus a diffuser cap and a case. Down side compared to the Olympus you cannot mount the diffuser and put it all in the case as you could do with the FL50's as it becomes another thing that can get lost or take up space in my bag.
Later during the week when my model (2 1/2 year old shows up) I can put it through her paces (the flash that is)!
ciao,
Lou Cioccio
I had gotten a Power Block (Calumet) for my FL50 and used a Quantum cable CO5 and it worked but later found out that Quantum quit making the Olympus cable.
So I decided to get a Nikon flash and did look at the Nissin and Metz (previously had Metz 402's during my Film wedding photography days) so was familiar with their quality. Well got an email ad from Calumet about the Genesis SP692n and decided to buy it; received it yesterday. Not sure if anyone has seen it? Took awhile to figure out the Nikon Commander mode but once I looked at it it was quite simple. Setting up the Genesis with a keeping the button down for a few seconds not as simple as the FL50r flash but I got there.
First impressions build quality is on par with the Olympus Flash (which I would assume is like Nikon) it also had pc connector and a 3 pin connector for the Canon 8-AA power pack.
I did Google and found some Chinese knock offs that were 1/3 the cost. Will have to read the reviews but for 40$ I may just buy one.
The one feature it did not have that I was always impressed with the Nikon's flash is the positive latch as it had the knurled ring which should only be snugged down not torque!
The flash did come with a stand, built in diffuser for WA and and white flipper plus a diffuser cap and a case. Down side compared to the Olympus you cannot mount the diffuser and put it all in the case as you could do with the FL50's as it becomes another thing that can get lost or take up space in my bag.
Later during the week when my model (2 1/2 year old shows up) I can put it through her paces (the flash that is)!
ciao,
Lou Cioccio