One more thing to add. The Bounce Grip only works with the QA310. The
Bounce Grip 2 works with the T flashes. Make sure it is a BG2.
Tom
> Can't answer everything for you Chris, but I'll do what I can. See below.
>
> ---
> Scott Gomez
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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