John,
The 1/60 second flash sync comes with the shutter systemen used in all OM
body's (the same as in the Leica). Faster sync comes with metal (vertical)
shutters and that would mean a redesign for the OTF system. I'd hate to lose
OFT and gain a faster sync time.
Daan
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http://www.kalmeijer.net
>
> DAVDOU9211@xxxxxxx wrote:
>
>
> Possibly a far more serious criticism is that Olympus set the
> synchronization speed of the OM4T at only 1/60 second which is quite
> scandelous for such an excellent and sophisticated camera. A sync speed
> of at least 1/125 or better still at 1/250 would make the 4T really a
> pro flash camera. Mind you, Leica rangefinders also have pathetically
> slow sync speeds so at least we are in good company with the other high
> end 35mm brand!!
>
> John Hudson
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