Not exactly what one would expect. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
John Hermanson wrote:
> B + winder on OM-1/1N gives you a shutter speed around 1/500th. Same
> thing on OM-2/2N.
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> Carlos J. Santisteban wrote:
>> Hi Fernando and all,
>>
>> From: Fernando Gonzalez Gentile <fgnzalez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>
>>> Late last night I found the answer
>>> to my question on page 60 of its Manual: "You cannot use the motor
>>> drive, winders and flashes with the mechanical shutter".
>>
>> Yes, it's a shame for me -- that prevents the use of an OM body + Winder for
>> an automated meteor shower recorder :-(
>>
>>
>>> While I agree with Moose on the inherent contradiction in using a -drive
>>> at 1/60,
>>
>> As you see, B + winder would be nice sometimes... I know some cameras are
>> powered by the winder/motor drive source when fitted.
>>
>>
>>> I'm a little disappointed by the flash issue.
>>
>> You won't get TTL, though, so the old OM-1 would be as nice. But for most
>> subjects, with a _good_ flash there's no much need for TTL...
>>
>>
>>
>>> Fortunately, John
>>> says something different at Hawkins' site - shall investigate it.
>>>
>> ?
>>
>>
>>> Moose: I didn't want to force the thread, but the chrome cap in the 4
>>> body doesn't quite fit in mine. It may, perhaps, if I insist but ... why
>>> bother ;-)
>>
>> Most likely a tolerances issue. As John told, chrome caps ara highly
>> recommended.
>>
>>
>>> --- if absent for a while, it's because I'm learning software
>>> engineering by myself ;-)
>>
>> ROTFLMAOL!!!!!!!!!
>>
>> Cheers,
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