T20 sound can vary from flash to flash. Older T20's have longer charge
times, higher battery drain.
Closed 5/27 thru 6/6/04
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743-4714
631-424-2121 www.zuiko.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: <ClassicVW@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 12:48 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: T20 Questions
>
> I know we're talking about T-20s here, but through the years I've owned 3
or
> 4 T-32s, and I've noticed that all of them whine quite loudly. Much louder
> than any other flash I own or have owned. That goes for Nikons, Leicas,
and
> third-party brands. They all seem like they're "off" when they're "on"
when
> compared to the noise from the T-32s.
>
> George S.
>
> voxbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > Thanks for the thoughts. But. . .
> >
> > I've investigated a little further, and realized that BOTH of my
> > T20's make the "pip pip pip" sound, *but only when they are powered
> > by the Bounce Grip 2*.
> >
> > So I think this must be by design. Perhaps the difference is that the
> > usual T20 power source is 2 AA's, giving 3 volts; so the 6 volts from
> > the bounce grip requires some extra circuit to keep the flash from
> > overcharging.
> >
> > One quirk of the new T20 is that when using AA's, it makes a MUCH
> > louder whine; on the bounce grip it's much quieter. I guess that's
> > where it's going to stay permanently. . .
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> > -- Ross
> >
>
>
>
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