I have 3 of these Duo-Synch cords and they all test good and there is no
problem with any function. Perhaps you got a defective one to require
the modification described.
Rand E.
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carson5x@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> litefoot:
>
> There is a pin in the center of Olympus flash feet (and this cord) which
> lifts the contacts up when sliding the flash on and off. I had to do a a
> little filing on mine to get the contacts to work. This pin was not going
> into the hole.
>
> Bill Biesele
>
> olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> > Hi Rand
> >
> > Re Duo Sync Cord: Can you tell me if the cord you have is the "Altrex"
> > brand? I am curious because I bought one and contrary to what the package
> > said, (compatible with N Series OM cameras), the flash ready and
> > confirmation light would not work. The mystery is that when I check all
> > three lines for continuity by tapping the Ohmeter leads on the shoe pins,
> > they all check out good. It seems that the positions of the three pins on
> > the cable do not accurately match that of the camera shoe 4 or the flash
> > foot.
> >
> > I would appreciate hearing your experience in using this cords.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Titoy
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: rtomcala <rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [OM] F.S. Several Oly pieces, Update & Additions
> >
> >
> > > Thanks for the rapid response on most items. Here is an update on items
> > > that I have left.
> > >
> > > 1. Olympus MC MACRO 38mm f3.5 LNIB wi special case, original papers,
> > > PM-MTob mount also LNIB $300
> > >
> > > 2. Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm f3.5 Macro focusing EX++, orig. caps,
> > > Promaster 1A filter, no case $ 50
> > >
> > > 3. Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro, lens & glass EX+, case just
> > > so-so, wi 1:1 adapter/tripod
> > > mount, special case, $160
> > >
> > > 4. Duo-Synch cords "N" type EX, I have 2 of these, $15 each
> > >
> > > 5. Vivitar Macro Focusing 7 Element 2X converter OM Mount wi case &
> > > caps, $40
> > >
> > >
> > > That's it for now. But remember, watch where you're sending your
> > > replies, the list doesn't want them !
> > > Rand E.
> > > rtomcala@xxxxxxxxxxx
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