Databack 4 does not work with OM1 and 2, only the old databack 1,2 and 3
(with cable) work, you have to connect the cable to the X-sync socket. There
is a contact point in OM1n/2n or after for the DB3/4, where no cable is
required.
C.H.Ling
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Dougherty" <davdou@xxxxxxxxxx>
> I have a NIB Data Back 4. In looking at the system chart circa 06/85 I
> note that a Data Back 4 (New Type) will work with an OM-2. How do I know
if
> I have a "New Type"? I shot some photos with the back on the OM-2 and the
> date did not show up.
>
> I have noted that with the Data Back open, a flash on the hot shoe will
not
> fire. So there is an electrical contact of some sort between the back and
> the camera body. (?) This implies that the Data back is triggered by the
> shutter just as a flash is.
>
> Now before you folks pile on, yes I did have it turned on -:).
>
> Dave Dougherty
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