Simon Worby wrote:
> What do folk think?
> I'm in two minds as to what to do since:
> 1. I don't *know* that the charger works properly, but it seems
> likely, and
Since the cells showed at least some voltage
the charger should be OK.
> 2. The rest of the unit is in very poor condition
> with repairs, and
Poor beyond functionality? Or 'just' ugly,
beaten up and not OM-lover-ish?
> 3. I paid very little for the whole lot -- less than half the
> cost of the replacement batteries -- and I have an aversion to
> spending more on something than it's worth. My main reason for
> getting it was to see how I got on with the T45 and whether I
> wanted to buy a nice one, but since I can't even get it to flash
> I'm no further forward on that front.
That is the same point where I sit with my T45
as well. It looks nice, though. But NiCd pack is
pretty dead or at least dying too.
When going through mock-up use with T45, pack
inserted, camera mounted, I find the whole rig
not balanced at all. Way to heavy on the flash
handle side. A setup with BG2+T32 plus 2nd T32 on
hot shoe feels sorta more balanced and comfortable.
This lacks the T45 recycling speed though (if the
T45 NiCd pack is well alive!).
And if I need power and fast recycling I still
have a Metz 60 CT 2 with SCA 520, balancing much
nicer, because the energy part dangles seperately
from my shoulder.
I should *bay the T45. But then, that grabbing
collector's soul in me starts howling ...
Andreas
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