Andreas Pirner wrote:
> Since the cells showed at least some voltage the charger should be OK.
That's what I deduced also.
> > 2. The rest of the unit is in very poor condition with repairs, and
>
> Poor beyond functionality? Or 'just' ugly, beaten up and not
> OM-lover-ish?
Due to the battery problems I haven't been able to ascertain that. It
does flash (for some reason it decided to work for 1/2 hr this
afternoon) and it does appear to produce different intensities on Auto
(but I'm not sure the different manual GN outputs work). The total
maximum power output seems okay. But I never got the opportunity to test
whether I could trigger the flash via TTL or sync cord as it went on
strike again.
> That is the same point where I sit with my T45 as well. It
> looks nice, though. But NiCd pack is pretty dead or at least
> dying too.
>
> When going through mock-up use with T45, pack inserted,
> camera mounted, I find the whole rig not balanced at all. Way
> to heavy on the flash handle side. A setup with BG2+T32 plus
> 2nd T32 on hot shoe feels sorta more balanced and comfortable.
> This lacks the T45 recycling speed though (if the
> T45 NiCd pack is well alive!).
With good C cells the BPG2 seems to recharge the T32 quite quickly,
particularly if you're on TTL with only low power flashes required.
> I should *bay the T45. But then, that grabbing collector's
> soul in me starts howling ...
I think I have decided to repair the battery. If the flash unit itself
then proves to be defunct then I will either sell the nicely rebuilt
battery with its charger, or I will look for a decent T45 unit to use it
in. I'm undecided.
Thanks,
Simon
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