strobe question

[gaudencio]

hi,
I'm currently using a oly 5060wz. Has anyone used a sunpak g flash for ths camera?
Any comments for the sunpak. Is it compatible for my 5060? Is it worth buying? it sells around P 12000 ++ at PG mindoro.

 

[Warren_L]

I haven't used one before, but looking at the specs, it should work fine with the 5060. It appears to be capable of handling the pre-flash and is optically triggered. You may benefit from a fibre optic connection if one is available. Looking at the guide number and angle of coverage (comes with a diffuser) looks like it's got some decent power with good coverage. What I would question, though, is only using 2 AA cells whether you would get enough usage over 2 dives with it. As well, the recycle times seem to be fairly lengthy. Can't help you much on the price as I am not familiar with P 12000.

 

[Dee]

I think Sea Yoda uses a SunPak. Maybe he'll chime in soon.

 

[f3nikon]

hi,
I'm currently using a oly 5060wz. Has anyone used a sunpak g flash for ths camera?
Any comments for the sunpak. Is it compatible for my 5060? Is it worth buying? it sells around P 12000 ++ at PG mindoro.

Try this:

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=128360

Its about the same price if you buy in the US plus the shipping just make sure you get the tray and arms that come with it.

Dive Safe

 

[SeaYoda]

The above mentioned thread is still alive and kicking. I've used mine only a few times so take my review based on very limited experience. I like the strobe so far.

 

[Larry C]

After looking at the pics on the other post and seeing some of the comments from a couple of owners, I punched up Helix and ordered one. ($179.95 + $8.90 ground UPS) Unfortunately, I won't have much to report for 3-4 weeks--BACKORDER! If it works as well as it seems to, it sure beats a clapped out ebay SB105 for the same money. (I hope).