They (Olympus) also found that in early OM-2 production, full flash output
did not always occur with the 310 flash if manual 1/60 was used, so 1/30 was
recommended. That passage of the instruction book was changed later.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hermanson" <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] T32 is not firing at 1/60 but at 1/30 downwards
> 1/30 was recommended in the OM-2 because needle position doesn't always
> agree with actual shutter speed (they are completely separate systems).
So
> it you set the needle (we're talking about auto mode here) to 1/30 and
> shutter speed is really 1/45th, the flash will still go off. If, however
> you pick 1/60, and real shutter speed is 1/75, then flash will not fire at
> all because shutter speed is above 1/60. .
> ----------------------------------------------------
> John Hermanson www.zuiko.com
> mail: omtech@xxxxxxxxx
> Camtech, Olympus Sales & Service since 1977
> 21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
> 631-424-2121 Turnaround 4-5 weeks
> ----------------------------------------------------
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Piers Hemy" <piers@xxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 7:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] T32 is not firing at 1/60 but at 1/30 downwards
>
>
> > 1/30 is correct. Here is what the Instruction manual says (spelling an'
> > all):
> >
> > ------------------------
> > When exposure must be achieved with flash focus on the subject and make
> sure
> > the meter needle points to a shutter speed 1/30 sec. or slower. If the
> > shutter speed is faster than 1/30 sec., turn the aperture ring to a
larger
> > f-number (a smaller lens opening).
> >
> > NOTE: The OM-2 incorporates an "incorrect flash prevention" system. If
the
> > shutter speed is faster than the flash
> > cynchronizing range, the electronic flash will not fire when you press
the
> > shutter release button.
> > ------------------------
> >
> > Yes, it says OM-2, but it means OM-2n (or it wouldn't be talking about
> > T-series flashes).
> >
> > BUT on a later page, talking about non T-series flashes, when it also
> > recommends 1/30, there is a table which indicates 1/60 is possible with
> > electrnic flash.
> >
> > Piers
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > On Behalf Of Carlos J. Santisteban Salinas
> > Sent: 10 September 2003 10:41
> > To: Lista de correo Olympus
> > Subject: Re: [OM] T32 is not firing at 1/60 but at 1/30 downwards
> >
> >
> > Hi, Fernando and all.
> >
> > >Why on earth would this be happening. On Manual mode T32 on my OM2 will
> > >not fire at 1/60 but will do it at 1/30 or slower.
> >
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