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What is the best flash for a Film SLR camera?

I have a Praktica Mtl3 and I need a flash.

Could anybody tell me what flash is the best kind, and is not too expensive?
I would buy it off ebay, so maybe a link?

Also, once you attach the flash onto the camera, does that flash automatically come on?

Thanks.

The MTL3 has a hot shoe meaning it will fire the flash automatically if one is attached. Just make sure to set the shutter to the recommended flash sync speed which would most probably be 1/30s. If the flash you get has an auto mode, set it to the film’s ASA. If not, look at the graph at the back of the flash for the correct aperture setting for a certain distance.

It would be best to get a brand new flash. You’ll never know how many times a secondhand flash has been fired so it’s life may be much shorter than what you want to believe. Vivitar flashes are one of the cheapest and most reliable around for generic use. You can easily find one at any photo supply store.

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2 Responses to “What is the best flash for a Film SLR camera?”

  1. CiaoChao Says:
    January 13th, 2010 at 10:03 am

    No TTL of any type for this camera, so you need something manual. Most flashguns are the ISO518 standard, many have also got modifications.

    I would consider:
    Vivitar 283 and 285 highly dependable, even in old age
    YongNuo YN460 is exceptionally cheap, but Yongnuo is a little dubious in QC, apparently £30 will get you one of these with GN of 46M.
    References :

  2. keerok Says:
    January 13th, 2010 at 10:15 am

    The MTL3 has a hot shoe meaning it will fire the flash automatically if one is attached. Just make sure to set the shutter to the recommended flash sync speed which would most probably be 1/30s. If the flash you get has an auto mode, set it to the film’s ASA. If not, look at the graph at the back of the flash for the correct aperture setting for a certain distance.

    It would be best to get a brand new flash. You’ll never know how many times a secondhand flash has been fired so it’s life may be much shorter than what you want to believe. Vivitar flashes are one of the cheapest and most reliable around for generic use. You can easily find one at any photo supply store.
    References :

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