Re: [OM] You know what I miss?

[Chuck Norcutt]

ps:  If I do buy myself an OM-D compatible flash I may well use the 
stroboframe with it but also use my Canon off-camera shoe cord.  I 
believe the contacts line up correctly.  The same thing doesn't work the 
other way 'round since the Canon has 4 control contacts whereas the Oly 
has only 3.  It's been a long time but I think I've used a T-32 and 
other OM compatible flashes in the Stroboframe with the Canon cord. 
But, of course, the T-32 pulls its control contacts up and doesn't make 
contact with the Canon pins. But I think others don't do that but to no 
ill effect I've ever seen.  Use what you've got if you can.
Chuck Norcutt


On 1/4/2015 12:23 PM, Paul Braun wrote:
> 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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