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[OM] Re: A question on old flash units and new digital cameras

Subject: [OM] Re: A question on old flash units and new digital cameras
From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:16:49 -0700
Johann Thorsson wrote:
> Hi, I am new to this list so bear with me.
>   
Hey, welcome! Lots of folks both friendly and knowledgeable here.
> I have some old Olympus camera gear which I still use, and are going strong.  
> I am however thinking about buying a digital body, either E-1, or E-500 (or 
> the new "E-2" expected in the fall).  I would however like to now if I could 
> use some of my old stuff with a new digital camera.  I am not thinking about 
> lenses, I know about the adapter, what I am more concerned about are the 
> flashes.  I do have a T32 which I would like to use, but I am told that there 
> could be some issue regarding the trigger voltage of old flashes that can 
> damage digital cameras.  Does anyone know if the T32 (or the T1 power unit 
> for T10, should be identical with T32 I guess) can be used safely with these 
> new digtal bodies?  
>   
A resounding YES. Many list members are doing just that. It's not TTL, 
of course, but the Auto Mode of the flash with Manual camera settings 
works well.
> Thanks in advance,
>   
Now ask something tougher!

Moose

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