Question lang po.

If you were to recommend a non-oly flash for the E-500 what would it be?
I'm thinking of getting a flash but the FL-50 is still way over budget for me and I'm thinking of an alternative to the FL-36. Thanks!

I saw a magazine pic/topic of a pro fotog with Sunpak 383/E500 combo. didnt say how good that mix was though.
I got the FL50 a few days back, tested both 36 and 50 on the camera. flash recharge on the FL50 is instantaneous! the FL36 OTOH is pretty inconsistent, from 5-10secs. FL50 is pretty heavy though.
I'd say save up for the FL50, it's gonna be worth every peso bro!

Suggest you check this site (http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/oly-e/flash.html).

@Charlie - i suggest that you save up for the FL50...if you dont need a flash anytime soon then save first.....i got mine few months back but I only used it for like 4 times, so no need to rush things if you will ask me.

@Bert- got the E1 as service unit? :)

@Bert, thanks for the link. Very helpful

@Red, I'm in Singapore right now and I just checked the price of the FL50 its about 20k. Good deal na ba yun? How much did you get yours? Thanks!

That's a pretty good deal Charlie. i think that they sell for 22k at Hidalgo if i'm not mistaken =b

@charlie- go and get it bro! very nice deal....Tok is right it is around 22.5K in hidalgo....Happy Happy! :)

@Bert, thanks for the link. Very helpful

@Red, I'm in Singapore right now and I just checked the price of the FL50 its about 20k. Good deal na ba yun? How much did you get yours? Thanks!

yes sir good deal na yan :) try to visit cathay photo located at peninsula area :)

Hi guys!

Thanks for all the help! After several days in Singapore contempating what to buy and arguing to myself what flash I would get. I finally settled with an fl-36 (because of budget).:)

Tried it out in Bohol last week and I'm happy with the recycle rates despite many posts regarding the slow recycle (I guess it's really a case to case thing). I guess the 2700mAH rechargeables I used helped too. Thanks again!