Spotmatic Flash Recommendations

As I've usually shot with available light, I'm not very familiar with flash units. I would appreciate recommendations for a reasonably priced readily available used (vivitar?) swivel/tilt bounce flashunit for a Spotmatic 11.

Hi,

I've had very good results with a flash similar to eBay # 7562484069. These "computerized" units can be hot-shoe mounted on your SPII or (better yet) attached via cable to your X contact and a flash bracket (a little harder to find but worth the search). Using the bracket will ensure that the flash is not in line with the lens - eliminating redeye and producing a little shadow to give your shots a little more depth.

You'll be able to calculate your f stop at 1/60sec using guide wheels on the flash when set to your film's ASA, and measuring the subject-to-film plane distance. You can also set your lens to a perscribed f stop (ie: f 4) and the flash to one of its "auto" modes - allowing you to shoot within a range (ie: 3 to 16 feet) or (3 to 23 feet).

If your flash doesn't come with instructions, PM me and we'll figure it out.

Happy snappin!