Flash for OM-1 (2 Viewers)

[Steve Babbs]

I am pondering buying a flash for my OM1 before a trip to Sri Lanka which is likely to be largely nocturnal. I often use the light from my torch these days but I'm pondering keeping my options open. My main consideration is reach but, in these difficult times, price has to be a consideration too. This seems to be quite a good option at a lower price than the OM options. Any thoughts?

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/V860III-Speedlite-Wireless-Modeling-Panasonic/dp/B09CZ3YNHG

 

[James Eaton]

I've been using Godox TT685 for several years with my Olympus, and now OM-1, works a treat for nearly all nocturnal situations I've used it for, costs under £100 too. No idea how much better the 860 is though.

James

 

[katran]

I am not sure if this topic is still open.

Both flashes TT685 and V860III have the same power/range - GN 60 at ISO-100.
TT685 works with AA batteries and have a recycle time of maximum 2.6 Seconds.
And V860III comes with its own lithium battery (2600mAh) and has a maximum recycle-time of 1.5s.

So V860 will recycle faster. Both flashes are very big&heavy. In general Godox flashes are good.
There is a more portable option - Godox Mini TT350O which is arround 200-250 grams, but it's just GN-36.

 

[Steve Babbs]

I bought the 860. I haven't used in in the field yet.

 

[Farnboro John]

I bought the 860. I haven't used in in the field yet.

I would give it a go, and especially experiment with turning the power down a couple of stops, also with a stop or two of negative exposure comp. Less is more with tapetum lucidum.

John

 

[seawatcher]

I am pondering buying a flash for my OM1 before a trip to Sri Lanka which is likely to be largely nocturnal. I often use the light from my torch these days but I'm pondering keeping my options open. My main consideration is reach but, in these difficult times, price has to be a consideration too. This seems to be quite a good option at a lower price than the OM options. Any thoughts?

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/V860III-Speedlite-Wireless-Modeling-Panasonic/dp/B09CZ3YNHG

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I use a HÄHNEL Modus 360RT Speedlight MFT on my OM-1. Has its own rechargeable battery. One feature I like about it is the built-in LED light, which can also give good results when photographing wildlife. Cost a couple of hundred squid, which is a good deal cheaper than Olympus own models.​

 

[Shantik]

I've been using Godox TT685 for several years with my Olympus, and now OM-1, works a treat for nearly all nocturnal situations I've used it for, costs under £100 too. No idea how much better the 860 is though.

James

 

[Shantik]

Hello James,
I have just acquired a Godox TT 685 to use with my OM1 camera. I have never used a flash.
Can you please give me some advise.
Thanks
Shantik

 

[seaspirit]

Hello James,
I have just acquired a Godox TT 685 to use with my OM1 camera. I have never used a flash.
Can you please give me some advise.
Thanks
Shantik

On youtube you will find all kind of instructional videos specifically for you flash model.
This one and other similar ones may be a good start

There are some on using flash in bird photography, not brand specific but once you figured out how yours work it applies across all brands.

In general, during the day, I expose for the ambient light and use TTL on High Speed Sync with a stop or two down regulated to fill in the dark parts.
With the Flash head set to 200mm using a flash extender like Better Beamer or the MagMod version is often not required anymore.

 

[Shantik]

Thank you James. It was very helpful.