But it makes me wonder if you couldn't use the FP position to fire an F280
on an OM2(n) via a suitably Heath - Robinsonian cable from the PC socket
.
Julian
Cambs, UK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Woods" <lmwoods@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 8:25 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: PC Sync, FP flash
> > From: "Roger D. Key" <rdk@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > If you have an OM-1n, the hot shoe contact is always set to 'X' (normal
for
> > electronic flash). If using the pc connector, the 'FP' setting is used
for
> > FP (Focal Plane) flashbulbs, which have an extended flash burn time for
> > focalplane shutters. I do not suppose that you, like 99.9990f us, will
> > ever need the FP setting. Just make sure that you do not set it by
> > mistake....
>
> I suspect it is more than 99.999% who will never use the FP setting - at
> least not correctly.
>
> Let's have a show of hands... Who out there has even
> seen a #6 (GE/Phillips) or #26 (Sylvania) flashbulb?
>
> OK, you two - have you seen one within the last 20 years?
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