The reason was that I take pictures with Olympus MFT cameras (E-P5 and E-M5), wherein in the OM-D E-M5, the lowest settable ISO speed ISO 200, the E-P5 has at least one "ISO 100 "option. Combined with the fact that one does not significantly further than should stop down to f 7.1 with the MFT cameras (usually I use working aperture of about 2.8 to 4), I tried it once so the VC-200.
The flash came afloat, the building was easy, the parts work for the price even quite "valent". Remote Trigger Set I have not yet, however, can be the lightning by the photocell as a "slave" trigger by the housing flash the E-P5 or small Aufsteckblitz the E-M5 (not through the wireless control flash of Olys) even at normal home lighting or daylight it extends to provide the camera flash to -2 or -3 EV, he is doing apart from reflections not image effect (I should still be happy with the Walimex after a month, but is probably still the Funkauslöser or the VC 4.2 to Set).
I was still skeptical as regards the translucent umbrella. The mentioned workshops there were of course in addition to the professional lightning also high quality light formers, reflectors and light eaters in all variants. This can not keep up the VC-200, including 84 cm Light Umbrella course. But must also not he. In practice, it is then to be used, where I came with the system Aufsteckblitz to date to the limits. With currently about 225 euros for the set. B. cost no more than a mid-range system flash with guide number 45 to 50 and a light shaper for Compact Flashes (who had never satisfied me until now). After the first test shots, which I have strongly supported my kids, but I can say that the results are consistently "presentable" already with only one flash head with translucent umbrella and possibly. Even one or two folding reflectors for brightening.
The flash power I have in my previous 150 shots at ISO 100 or 200, speeds of 1 / 100s to 1/320 and aperture between 1.8 and 7.1 never completely exhausted (can still use Aperture 1.8 with minimal power) - the dimensioning probably so for "home use" fit.
My preliminary conclusion: I am very satisfied with the purchase of this set. The quality seems to be better than it was the price suppose at least after the first experience. The alternative considerations were a continuous light or another system flash, but I'm now pretty sure that the studio flash was the best option. Whether I invest further into Walimex VC system, I'll think after one or two months again, as well as a "single flash" makes the VC-200 is already a good figure and the light umbrella ensures a soft and homogeneous illumination.
