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Re: [OM] F280 vs 3rd party Fill Flash

Subject: Re: [OM] F280 vs 3rd party Fill Flash
From: "Barry B. Bean" <bbbean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 18:04:32 -0500 (CDT)
On Mon, 14 Jun 1999 16:47:00 EDT, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx wrote:

>       I think the point you're missing is your OM-4T will not fire a 
>Kalimar flash (or Sunpak, or Metz, etc. etc.) at 1/250. It will only fire it 
>at 1/60.  Only the F-280 allows you to flash at 1/250, and it has to be set 
>for Super FP mode, not Auto mode.
>Wait for the manual.

Suddenly, the light bulb flashes. Interestingly enough, the test
shots I just shot show that the Kalimar flash will fire at any
shutter speed when the camera is set to manual, but will only fire
below 1/60 on auto.

Things are becoming much clearer, thanks.

BBB
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