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Re: [OM] om1 flash questions

Subject: Re: [OM] om1 flash questions
From: Lars Haven <lhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 23:26:37 +0100
Wayne Culberson wrote:
> 
> Thanks John for explaining that little feature on the t20. I learn
> something new every day. However, I tried it and it won't fire the t20
> either. But it fires the old toshiba 216 flash just fine.
> I did have the flash set to the x position when trying the pc
> connections, and also tried the flashes on the fp position just to see
> if maybe they'd work. But they didn't.
> Wayne Culberson
> 
The problem may be related to the voltage used to trigger the flash. IIRC,
the T-flashes use about 6 volts. Some older flash unit use quite high
voltages on the synch contact, which can better "burn" though oxidation or
dirt on the synch contacts in the camera.

Just a guess.

Lars

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