Can't answer everything for you Chris, but I'll do what I can. See below.
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Scott Gomez
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From: Chris Linek [mailto:Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Subject: [OM] Bounce Grip info required
Hi Zuikophiles
> Garage Sale near me has an Olympus Bounce Grip for sale. I'm interested
in
> adding this to my collection, but know virtually nothing about them.
> What are the advantages of having one?
Faster flash recycle time and more flashes.
> Why is there a battery compartment in the "handle" ?
Holds the "C" cells to enable the above to happen.
> What is a good price? And what is a FANG price?
I sold a "user" one recently for about US$60. I've seen 'em on Evilbay often
for $60-125 in working order. So much under US$50 would "Fang" it, IMO.
> Is there anything I should look for that could be faulty.
Bring "C" cells and a T-20 or T32 to test. Little to visibly inspect other
than for corroded battery contacts, broken door latch.
> There is an extractable cable running in a groove underneath that looks to
> plug into a socket in my OM2sp, is this correct? And if this is where it
> goes, what is its function?
Plugs into a PC socket on the camera for "X" Sync. For TTL you have to use
the other socket on the bounce grip, the TTL socket on the camera, and a
cable.
> There is a three-pin connector socket at the top of the outside of the
> "handle" what is this for?
To allow connection of an AC power pack.
> Also appears to be a three-pin jack where the flash goes into the hot
shoe.
> What is that for?
To connect the flash to the bounce grip's power.
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Cheers and TIA
Chris Linek
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