Would this flash work on an OM1? You mentioned OM2's, but I am in need of a
decent (and not too costly) flash for my OM1........
Thanks,
Mary
Brian P. Huber wrote:
> Paul,
> 5600 is a cool flash! Has a lot of features:
> 1. Works TTL with OM-2n and up when using the PM/O adapter.
> 2. Zoom coverage 28mm to 105.
> 3. Head is detachable for other (open tube) heads.
> 4. Both bounce and swivel.
> 5. Head also dips below straight horizontal for macro or close-up.
> 6. When using the DSC-3 will allow you to expend the flash off the camera 2
> feet. Like a combination of the TTL Auto Connector and a .6meter TTL cord
> for T32.
> 7. LCD display on back panel.
> 8. Variable power in manual mode of 1/4 & 1/16.
> 9. In non-TTL auto mode you have a choice of 8 f-stops with 100 speed film.
> 10. Using 100 speed film and f 1.4, auto range is to 111 feet at 105mm
> setting and 67 feet at 28mm setting.
> 11. Same film speed, f 4, range is 39 feet and 24 feet.
> 12. Lens filters (same as 365) can be inserted in the front for longer
> lenses, ND or colored applications).
> 13. Suckers EAT batteries. Get alternate power source other than AA or
> NiCad.
>
> eBay has had the adapters now and then. Got mine from len@xxxxxxxxxx. Good
> guy.
>
> Brian P. Huber
> bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
> Troy, OH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Paul Haigney
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 6:37 AM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] help !! vivitar 5600 module
>
> Hi All
> I'm looking for any info on the Vivitar 5600 flash unit, I am being offered
> one at a good price but it needs the hotshoe module to connect it to an OM
> camera, does it have TTL dedication or is it an auto/manual unit.
> Rgds Paul Haigney
>
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