Sound like it must be just ground and shutter contact. The third
contact activates autofocus as in the half press of the shutter
*release* button. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
Larry G. Griffin wrote:
> Chuck,
>
> The Olympus interval timer is only a two conductor bayonet. I don't
> remember if the 2 conductor bayonet can be used in a 3 conductor or no.
> Looks like the 2 might work in the stereo. In any case what would be
> slick is if I could squeeze a bayonet socket into the switch body.
> Then I wouldn't have to butcher clone shutter cable up for the
> connector, and I could use any circuitry that might be there too. I
> think it's a long shot, but I'll look at it when I get it.
>
> Larry
>
> Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> If the connectors aren't compatible just make the connector ends
>> interchangeable. You only need 3 conductors so a couple of mini-stereo
>> plugs and compatible jack (or vice-versa) should do it.
>> <http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104061>
>> <http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2104044>
>> For illustration only. You can probably get them cheaper elsewhere.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>> Larry G. Griffin wrote:
>>
>>> I've ordered the remote shutter cable (RM-CB1) from Terrance Camera
>>> along with a split image micro prism. I was looking at the Olympus
>>> RM-CB1 that I use with my E-20N. There appears to be 3 screws holding
>>> the switch housing together. I'm tempted to take it apart, but I think
>>> I'll wait and see how close a copy the one from Terrance is. If there
>>> are 3 screws holding it together it may make for an interesting mod. I
>>> may have to hunt for a small 1/8 bayonet socket. I'll report back when I
>>> have pieces. 8^]
>>>
>>> btw There are interval timers available for the E systems, but I can't
>>> see spending the $$ when I already have 2 Olympus interval timers.
>>>
>>> Larry
>>>
>>> bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks for the Olympus and other suggestions on this topic.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>>
>>>> Brian Swale.
>>>>
>>>>
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