Aaron,
1. Yes, the BG can be used w/o the motor drive or winder. If you use
the BG with a motor drive, there is a cord that connects the motor to
the BG, allowing you to use the button on the BG as a shutter release.
The cord is about $17, but you can make one with a few parts from Radio
Shack.
2. The cable release is a standard thread-in type. One from any camera
store should work.
Bill Stanke
Aaron Ginn wrote:
>
> Bill,
>
> Thanks for the advice. I do have the Shoe 4 on the camera so it looks like
> a good choice for me. I have looked at KEH and the prices seem pretty
> reasonable. I would definately like to eventually get a Bounce Grip 2 to
> mount the flash when I have some more disposable income. Can the BG 2 be
> mounted on camera without a motor drive or winder? The only pictures I've
> seen of the BG 2 in use have a motor drive of some type mounted to the
> camera as well.
>
> The T20 certainly seems to be the right one for me as I have heard of
> problems with the shoes potentially cracking on the OM-1 with large flashes.
> I also don't want a huge flash for everyday use. I'm sure the T20 will be a
> big improvement over the builtin flash on my Nikon as far as redeye goes and
> when I can add the bounce grip, it will be even better
>
> While I'm here, I'm also looking for a cable release for the OM-1. Does the
> OM-1 take a standard size cable? I know some Nikons take a special size
> cable, so I'm wondering if the same holds true for Olympus. Can I just pick
> any old cable off eBay and expect it to work with my new toy?
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Aaron
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Stanke" <bstanke@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2002 9:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Flash for OM-1n
>
> > Aaron,
> >
> > A T20 would be a good choice for the uses you have cited.
> >
> > For the OM-1n you will need Shoe 4 to mount the flash on the camera. I
> > would recommend that you not mount anything bigger than a T20 on Shoe
> > 4. After you have recovered financially from the OM/flash you might
> > want to consider the purchase of a Bounce Grip 2. This will get the
> > flash off-camera, allow for swiveling and tilting, and give you faster
> > recycling time. You can use a TTL Connector 4 and a TTL connector cord
> > to connect the bounce grip to the body, or use the built-in synch cord
> > to the PC terminal. In any event, you will not have TTL flash
> > capability, so you will probably want to use the flash on "auto" and set
> > your aperture to match the calculator panel on the back of the flash
> > unit.
> >
> > KEH currently has the T20 for $45 in "Excellent" condition. If you are
> > patient you can get them for around $25. The BG 2 is pretty expensive.
> > I think I paid $79 for mine. The TTL connector 4 and Shoe 4 are in the
> > $25 neighborhood, and are becoming difficult to obtain. Check a used
> > Shoe 4 for cracking, which is a common problem.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Bill Stanke
> >
>
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