Now, I don't want to start off on the wrong foot, but...
I would assume that at least one or two OM users use some other type of
camera. If it is Nikon or Canon, I think I've thought of a way that OM
users can use those "other" flash units and get cordless flash that might
also be the same effect as TTL.
This thought process started when I acquired a Nikon SU-4 for use on my old
8008s and the SB-24 I bought for $50. I had also purchased an SB-16 for $10
and wanted to see if I could get them to work together on a project that
would not allow use of cords. So, I got an SU-4. This device turns on and
off the appropriate slave as the master flash fires. Unlike a conventional
slave, the SU-4 turns the slave on and off using the TTL logic to match the
master that is controlled by the camera. That part works really well. I
even tested it.
So, I'm thinking... What if I use my OM-4 and also use my SB-24 on the SU-4,
shouldn't it have the same net effect? The SU-4 doesn't know where the
triggering flash comes from and the SB-24 sure doesn't know. So, I tested
it, it works!!!
Now, take it a step further. I've got Sunpak, Metz, Vivitar, Nikon and
Olympus flash units. I can use the Ikelite wireless flash trigger (similar
to the Nikon SU-4 except there are versions for Nikon and Canon). Use my
OM-4 and trigger other non-OM flash units in concert with my T-32. This
could help folks who want to use cordless flash and didn't get any help from
Olympus.
I really apologize for mentioning those other names here, but couldn't think
of a way to get around it. Please forgive me.
Comments?
Brian P. Huber
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