T32 is not meant for BG1, it will not slide in all the way as the 3 pin AC
plug on the front of the flash is in a different orientation from the socket
in the grip. BG1 is for the Quick Auto 300 or 310 only.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Benson Honig" <benson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 5:09 AM
Subject: [OM] BG-1&T32 question
> Hi Everyone
>
> Please excuse if this is a second posting - I tried before, but it
> didn't seem to make the list for some reason...
>
> I've been lurking for quite some time. Quite
> impressed with the level of discussion - when it is on subject - as
> well as the philosophy when it is not! I finally decided to get active.
>
> I've been a happy OM user since taking an OM1 around the world
> (1978-82), finished some college photography courses, etc.. I
> currently use an OM2 and an OMPC with assorted lenses. I live
> in Israel where I teach entrepreneurship at the University of Haifa,
> and also get to travel quite a bit. The camera is starting to go with
> me again....don't know if it is old habit, retro, or what....I made my
> way from a 120 brownie to an Argus C-3 - so who knows where I'll
> end up!
>
> I do have a question for someone: I have a BG 1. I was thinking of
> getting a T32, and connecting it with a Tcord and type 3 connector
> (perhaps covering the shoe with tape). Will this work - that is - will
> the batteries from the grip charge the flash, etc..? Or must I stick
> with a 310 for some reason. Thanks all, Benson Honig
>
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