I loved using my Rollei with a variety of flashes, and I had at least a few brackets to attach whatever I wanted, including a 283. I still have three Rollei 35s, and I still like taking them when I travel in the mountains. Otherwise I rarely use them. Now I prefer a Panasonic Lumix 5, and I'm considering the newer version. It looks a little bit like the Rollei, but it does a lot more (except fire the shutter as fast as I'd sometimes like). The Lumix even accepts flashes, and on top of the camera, too. -- http://www.davewyman.com http://www.icyclist.blogspot.com (cycling through the meaning of life with bikes, cameras and computers) http://www.pbase.com/davewyman (my photography galleries) This mail is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.