At 10:30 7/29/02, Mike wrote:
> I almost always use the BG-2 with a motor drive or winder and have the
> flash on the shutter release button side of the camera. I just recently
used
> it on that side without the winder and found it very awkward. Moving the
> flash to the other side made it easier to reach the shutter release and it
> was much easier to hold the camera steady. I much prefer the BG-2 with the
> winder or motor though. That is a great combination. /jim
>
I tried only the BG2 on my OM2n (left side) the other day and it was a
PITA to focus and then switch hands to take the picture. Right side was
worse. The winder adds a lot of bulk and weight but seems like a
necessary evil. Too bad there isn't a base plate for the BG that
incorporates a simple film advance. It wouldn't have to be blindingly
fast or have continuous mode as flash recharge is the limiting factor.
Mike
The answer here is either combining it with a motor drive, or installing a
cable release on the flash handle. The right hand then focuses and
operates the wind lever. This is the method I (and many others) use with
flash brackets and manual focus, manual wind camera bodies. Indeed, my
M645 has an accessory left hand grip with a trigger for shutter release
built into it.
-- John
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