On 1/4/15 10:03 : , Chuck Norcutt wrote:
Before committing yourself to the FP-1 I think you should download the
instruction sheet and see what it requires to actually use it.
<http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/esystem/man_fp1_e.pdf>
Anyhow, there's a much cheaper way to accomplish this using an
ordinary Stroboframe (or clone) flash grip like this
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/52728-REG/Stroboframe_310_635_Quick_Flip_350_Bracket.html>
(caution: you can buy this cheaper from B&H with free shipping than
some sellers on ebay). But to do what you want you have to put the
flash on the left side. If the flash is on the left you still have
full control of the shutter button and other controls on the E-M5
using your right hand. Since you already have a TTL cable you just
attach one end to the arm on the Stroboframe and the other end to the
hot shoe.
Chuck Norcutt
Thanks, Chuck.
Yeah, I was kinda leaning that way. I have a Stroboframe Press*T,
unfortunately it's not straight across and is definitely engineered for
right-side use only. I like the one in the link, and for only $18,
definitely worth a try, especially if I can put it on the left side.
Thanks for the tip. I like this option a lot.
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