Mike,
310 Flash is perfect with the OM-2. That's the body it was designed for.
You also need a Shoe 2 for the OM-2.
The 310 will not work TTL with the other OM bodies, including the OM-2n.
2n and up use T-series flash units.
The 310 can work non-TTL with any camera that has a standard hot shoe. This
can be full power, half power or one of 3 (I think) aperture settings. The
310 will cover a 24mm lens.
With the Bounce Grip, the 310 makes a nice handle grip unit. Batteries
(alkaline only, no NiCad) in handle, 6 C cells, also work in conjunction
with the 4 AA's in the 310.
Bounce Grip should also include the camera bracket, although the Bounce Grip
2 bracket will work. In the bottom of the bracket is a standard PC cord.
There is an optional Remote Sensor that can be attached to the 310 cord
socket. This will allow 3 apertures to be set. This works like the Vivitar
Remote Sensor for the 283.
If you do decide to buy the 310 and want the remote sensor, let me know. I
sold my idiot brother my OM-2 and 310 a year ago and all he wanted was the
310, not the grip, bracket or Remote Sensor. I've since bought the grip
portion of a BG2 and use the bracket of the grip section. Not a perfect
fit, but for $25 for the BG2 grip, I've got no complaints.
I've seen prices for 310 ~$45-60, I'd figure on ~$50 for Grip and bracket.
Brian P. Huber
Troy, OH
bphuber@xxxxxxxxxx
The first question is easy, what is (US) fair market value for one with
a flash grip and TTL cable?
Is this still a viable flash for use with an OM2, etc.? What are the
pitfalls and trade-offs?
Reason I ask is I was visiting a local repair shop to have my recently
aquired Tamron 70-350 checked out (which apparently is in better shape
and a much better "bargain" than I thought but I still need to test the
thing). He has a 310 with grip for sale and it looks like he'll let it
go cheap. (The same can't be said for the _new_ condition OM2S which he
wants almost double what I paid for mine new in '86...)
I don't use flash much, mostly for indoor displays or dark days in the
paddock. Should I look into this thing or hold out for a T32 and grip
II? Just wondering... TIA for comments and advice.
Mike Veglia
Motor Sport Visions Photography
www.motorsportvisions.com
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