AF200T

thoughton
Posted 12/12/2009 - 11:07 Link
I picked up of these flashes on eBay recently. I was expecting a flash with a back that looked like this (from the bdimitrov.de page), with manual controls etc

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Instead I got one with a back that only has an on/off switch and a test button and nothing else. It seems to be the correct model as it has 'AF200T' embossed on the front. It also has a red 'Program Plus' sticker on the back. It has a red ring around the light meter instead of the green one pictured.

Are there two different AF200Ts?
Tim
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Edited by thoughton: 12/12/2009 - 11:08
Mannesty
Posted 12/12/2009 - 11:17 Link
Looks like you might have a AF200SA that's had it's hot shoe mount replaced with the wrong one. The AF200SA has only On/Off and Test switches on the back.

There is only one model of AF200T which likes like the image you've posted unless there was another model for a different geographical market having the same name.
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Edited by Mannesty: 12/12/2009 - 11:18
walkeja
Posted 12/12/2009 - 11:19 Link
That's why intelligent people don't use ebay!
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Mike-P
Posted 12/12/2009 - 11:23 Link
I did exactly the same thing but bought a AF200S which has the red ring.
The AF200T I now have is exactly as your picture, good little flash for carrying round if you want a lightweight kit as well. The power output switch is great for macro.
Clarky
Posted 12/12/2009 - 11:30 Link
I think you are spot on with your assumption Pete, there is only one version of the AF200T and the one thoughton describes sound very much like the 200sa, I would contact the seller and return it.

walkeja wrote:
That's why intelligent people don't use ebay!
Thoughton, I think you have just been insulted by someone claiming to be intelligent
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thoughton
Posted 12/12/2009 - 13:59 Link


The one on the left is the AF200T I just bought. The one on the right is an AF200S I bought by accident a few weeks ago (*highfive* Mike-P! )

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Tim
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Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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thoughton
Posted 12/12/2009 - 14:15 Link
Sorry I missed Mannesty's line about replacement hot shoes. That sort of makes sense. Oh well, that's £9 I'll have to recoup somehow
Tim
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Mike-P
Posted 12/12/2009 - 14:28 Link
thoughton wrote:


The one on the left is the AF200T I just bought. The one on the right is an AF200S I bought by accident a few weeks ago (*highfive* Mike-P! )

Third time lucky ...

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Edited by Mike-P: 12/12/2009 - 14:28

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