[OM] Re: T8 ring flash glows but does not flash ...

[PhotoSphere Olympus Camera Service]

Since the T-28's work OK my suspicion is that the flash tube is dying,
though I've never before heard of that happening on a ring flash.  Could be
a loose connection I guess, but I wouldn't bet on it.


>
> I pulled out my T8 ring flash this afternoon to catch the emerging plum
> blossom in the back yard.
>
> Pressed the "test" button and got ... nothing. Except an occasional faint
> glow from the tubes.
>
> I've used both new batteries and AC adapter. The CU is OK -- it drives the
T28
> twin flash without a problem.
>
>
> Any ideas what the problem might be? The Japanese manual at the ESIF site
> doesn't give many clues.
>


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