Yes, that was my answer. FP is always for flash bulbs and only flash
bulbs.
John
Chuck Castleton wrote:
>
> Since I'm the one who started this discussion, let me set the record straight.
> I was using an OM-1 MD with an old Minolta Auto 28 flash in the hot shoe.
> This combination has worked wonderfully for years with the OM-1 sync
> switch in the "X" position, but failed miserably when the switch got bumped
> to "FP". I believe the correct explanation is that the FP setting is intended
> for use with flash bulbs, and that with the switch on FP the hot shoe kicks
> the flash on before the shutter curtains open, allowing time for the flash
> bulb
> to heat up.
>
> Chuck Castleton
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