Hello ; Iam intend to buy C-2000 Model

But I have some questions about the extarnal flash possibilities :

- What kind of external flash unit (type or model) will be the most suitable for this camera - How the external flash will work with the PC sync connection - will the builtin flash be disable automaticly - what about the electrical connection of the external flash unit - What are the two steps of flash fire system in digital camera

-- IZEL MOTRO (imotro@superonline.com), July 08, 1999

Answers

Pretty much any "automatic" external flash would work, and with the Oly's great aperture control, you could even use a manual flash just fine. As I recall, you can either disable the internal flash, or let it fire as well. Electrical connection is via a standard "PC" sync socket. The two pops digicams use is to help set the exposure/white balance. Actually, I think it's just the white balance that's set on the first pop, the second actually takes the picture.

-- Dave Etchells (web@imaging-resource.com), July 08, 1999.

Large camera stores will have a supply of used Sunpack and Vivtar flashes that work great with a cord. The Vivitar 283 has been a mainstay for years and works fine. If you're lucky, $20 will buy one that looks used but works fine.

-- Ken Shubert (tangent@att.net), March 26, 2000.