On Mon, 30 Mar 1998 10:37:07 +0000, Bob Castle <CASTLEB@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
>I have been given a nice looking example of an Auto 310 flashgun.
>Unfortunately it doesn't work. With a fresh set of batteries loaded up
>and the unit switched on it makes the high pitched whining sound
>normally associated with a flash powering up but then nothing, no ready
>light and no discharge when triggered. I also noticed that the batteries
>were getting very warm. Is this flash fixable? or as I suspect "beyond
>economical repair".
>Also, am I right in thinking that TTL auto with this gun is only available
>with a hotshoe 2 and thus not possible with an OM2n (shoe 4)?
>Thanks for your help
>Bob
Hello Bob.
You didn't accidentally put NiCad batteries in this flash? Since the
(stupid) design leaves current-limiting to be done by the used
batteries, only alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries can be used. NiCads
allow the current to be too high for the circuitry.
I think the flash is really not worth being repaired, or you must find
a good working one with a crashed housing. I do have such a redundant
thing, and I would take UKP 17 for it.
The TTL function of this flash is indeed limited to use with the shoe
2 on an old type OM2 (not 2N). Maybe you could better try and find a
cheap T-32 or T-20 for your OM2N. I could sell you one for UKP 64
(T32) or UKP 29 (T20).
But I think you can find them locally for these amounts as well.
Good luck,
Frank van Lindert
Utrecht - Holland.
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