It is perfectly safe to use them. The extra contacts do
not line up and trigger voltage is around 5 volts.
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John Hermanson
Camtech Photo Services, Inc.
21 South Lane, Huntington NY 11743
631-424-2121 | Olympus OM Service since 1977
http://www.zuiko.com | omtech1 AT verizon.net
Johann Thorsson wrote:
> I have one of those third party metal flash shoes which I would like
> to use. I have never dared however, because it obviously is going to
> short all the flash connectors, and thus causing potential damage to
> the unit.
>
> Is anyone here who knows if I am right? Can I put my FL-50 or T-32's
> safely on it without frying the circuits?
>
> J
>
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