T32 has the nub molded into the sloping base piece, CB2608. 310 has no nub.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Benson Honig" <benson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:55 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] How'd he do that?
> I started using a BG1 and a T32 about 6 weeks ago. The T32 fits snugly - I
> don't know if it is more or less so than would be with a BG2. I ran some
> tests, and there were no problems. I never had to remove a nub in the grip
> - perhaps someone else had already done so to my grip - more likely the
> point was about removing the nub in the flash unit... If you have a 310,
> you can look inside and see if there is such a thing. Anyway else in a
> position to compare them?
>
> In any case, the whole thing works great with one caveat - I need to
remove
> the battery cover from the T32 before sliding it into the grip. Given the
> fact that you can get a BG1 for about one quarter the price of a BG2, it's
> not a bad trade-off. Note, however - you will need to run your T cable
> directly to the flash, and the BG1 doesn't do 360 degree turns - that is -
> it only moves on the vertical axis, not the horizontal. I have used NICADS
> with the BG1 - no problem there - just remember not to put your 310 on it
> with the ni-cads. Recharging is very quick, as it should be. Since you
need
> the same cables anyway, and you already have the BG1, it seems like you
> should give it a try.
>
> Benson
>
> >No, I never recommend it, it's a fact that you can force fit a T32 on a
BG1.
> >That's why I put "fit" in quotes. Might as well say it can be done (cus
a
> >dozen other people will). Let the chips fall where they may.
> >Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 12:47 AM
> >Subject: Re: [OM] How'd he do that?
>
> > Ok, it will "fit" but is it recommended to do that? Is there any
possible
> > problem with this, like burning circuits or something? I'd like to put
my
> > T32 onto my BG1 if I don't need to get a QA310
> > >If you look inside the 3 pin plug on the grip, you can just cut off the
> > >little nub in there and the T32 will "fit".
> > >_________________________________
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