CS>The flash was the model 643CS.  GN is 212 with ISO 100.  I
CS>agree...it's the best kept secret of the flash world.  I've

If I ever come across another one, and have the ability, I'll snatch it
as quickly as possible.

CS>had good results at 300+ ft and the computed wink light
CS>gives amazingly natural looking fill light. I've got 2 of

It really did.  I've got photos of my wife's first niece when she was
just a baby (she's 16 or so now) in her grandmother's arms, and they are
the most naturally-lit flash photos I've ever taken.

CS>them and watch eBay for them.  A few have recently gone
CS>through there at widely ranging prices.  I doubt you'll

I saw one in a batch of flash units offered for sale, of unknown
quality.  I'd bid on it, but was out-bid.  I figured if I got the lot
for the price I bid, it was worth a gamble to see if the one I wanted
worked.  I'll never know, I guess.

CS>The closest modern unit I've seen is the Metz (45?) handle
CS>mount with wink light.  I've heard good things about them
CS>but they require some inve$tment.

I noticed that.  I did take a look at the Phillips unit you e-mailed me
about, and while it's not the one I'd dearly love to own again, it's
pretty close to what I'm looking for, and I placed a bid on it.  We'll
see how it comes out.


      -=> Carroll McAllister on 5/19/2003 at 9:58 PM <=-

Coming to you "almost live" from Searcy, Arkansas

carrollmcallister{at}earthlink.net




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