I did try a few test shots around the house with the E-M5 and the calculator
panel settings from the T-32 and was pleased with the results. But it makes
the camera so top heavy that I find it a bit awkward. If they don't sell, I
could see using it with the TTL-Shoe cord to use it off camera when using a
tripod.
Johnie Stafford
McKinney, TX
jms@xxxxxxxxx
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Norcutt [mailto:chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 10:26 AM
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM Gear FS
>
> The T-32 is still a powerful and very fine flash in manual and auto modes
on
> any camera with a hot shoe. In fact, I'll wager it's at least as good as
TTL at
> close range of about 6 ft. I've been using it fairly regularly as a
fill-flash on
> both the 5D and E-M5 and have also used it in the past on the Minolta A1.
> For fill work I use it set for a light fill to avoid blown highlights. I
set it 2 stops
> down from the camera.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 7/25/2013 9:17 AM, Johnie Stafford wrote:
> > Absolutely! I would actually prefer to keep them "in the family".
> >
> > I've got an OM-4T that has been well used, but is in great shape. Most
> > of the visible wear is on the Film Memo Clip on the back door. The
> > bottom is clean because I've always had either a motor drive or winder
> > on it since I bought it. I have all caps except the TTL sync connector
> > cover. No box, but I've got the original manual. 1-14 Focus Screen (45
> > degree split prism) installed. I've also got the original horizontal
split prism
> screen.
> >
> > An OM-2n Black. Also in good shape. All caps are included. I've got
> > (2) Shoe-4's that seem to have developed visible cracks since the last
> > time I used either one of them. I've also got a TTL Autoconnector 4
> > for the shoe connector. All caps. 1-14 Focus Screen as well as the
original.
> >
> > An OM-2SP. I've never used this one, it was part of a package deal on
> > eBay that had a lens I was looking for. It's in rougher shape than any
> > of my other equipment. The back door has lots of wear. Missing the
> > motor drive cover and TTL sync connector cover. The leather has begun
> > to peel up just in front of the ISO dial. Wouldn't necessarily expect
> > anyone to want this one outright, but I would include it to sweeten a
> > deal for any of the other bodies.
> >
> > In addition to the OM-4T and Motor Drive 2 manuals, I've got an OM
> > System Chart and an OM Zuiko Interchangeable Lenses Group book.
> >
> > A Motor Drive 2. Works great. Includes the original manual. I've got 3
> > batteries, (1) Control Pack 1, and (2) Control Pack 2's. My original
> > CP 2 had a battery rebuild. I've got the original battery charger.
> > It's ugly. The rubber strain relief on the transformer popped out and
> > a friend tried to open it up and get it back in and left it looking a
mess, but it
> does work.
> > All of the batteries show wear on the bottom. It WAS on the bottom of
> > a photojournalist's camera.
> >
> > (2) Winder 2's. Both are fairly clean and functional.
> >
> > Zuiko Lenses: (I can't keep up with all of the permutations of lens
> > versions, so I'll include all of the nose text)
> > 24mm/f2.8 "OLYMPUS OM-SYSTEM ZUIKO MC AUTO-W 1:2.8 f=24mm
> 193xxx".
> > Includes original Olympus front and rear caps, metal, screw-type lens
> > hood and Olympus hard case.
> >
> > 50mm/1.4 "OLYMPUS OM-SYSTEM ZUIKO AUTO-S 50mm 1:1.4 1136xxx
> Japan".
> > Original Olympus rear cap. Generic front cap.
> >
> > 50mm/1.8 "OLYMPUS OM-SYSTEM ZUIKO MC AUTO-S 1:1,8 f=50mm
> Japan".
> > Original Olympus rear cap. Generic front cap.
> >
> > Tamron Lenses: All come with Olympus-OM Adaptall-2 adapters.
> > Tamron SP 35-105mm/f2..8 (65A) with Tamron caps, hard case.
> >
> > Tamron 135mm/f2.5 MC Close Focus. Generic caps
> >
> > Tamron SP 35-80mm/f2.8-3.8 MC FC Macro. Tamron caps. Rubber grip on
> > focus ring is slightly stretched. This was my primary lens for my
> > photojournalism lifetime.
> >
> > Tamron SP 60-300mm/f3.8-5.4 MC Macro (23A). Tamron caps.
> >
> > Tamron SP Teleconverter 2X MC (01F). Tamron front cap, missing rear cap.
> > Hard case.
> >
> > Tamron Adaptall-2 adapter (1) - Olympus-OM and (1) Minolta-MD
> >
> > Tamron 62mm collapsible rubber lens hood with soft case. (Fits 35-80mm
> > zoom)
> >
> > Olympus Auto Extension Tube 7 - LNIB.
> >
> > Prinz Automatic Extension Tubes - 3 Piece set for Olympus OM: 36mm,
> > 20mm, 12mm with box.
> >
> > Olympus TTL Shoe Cord T0.6m - LNIB.
> >
> > Bounce Grip 2. This thing is in bad shape. The tilt locking mechanism
> > is worn out, but electrically functional. Includes TTL cord and (if I
> > can find
> > it) an M.Grip Cord. I'll throw this in for free to anybody that buys
> > something else.
> >
> > I've got a T-32 flash with the calculator panel that I will be willing
> > to sell after I raise enough to buy the HLD-6 and a flash (Is the
> > FL-LM2 useful for fill?)
> >
> > Oh, and that C-8080. I have the camera, manuals and IR shutter remote.
> >
> > I have no idea what any of these items are worth, but loathe eBay, so
> > I would probably take any fair offer plus shipping. Let me know if
> > there are any questions.
> >
> > Johnie Stafford
> > McKinney, TX
> > jms@xxxxxxxxx
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NSURIT@xxxxxxx [mailto:NSURIT@xxxxxxx]
> >> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 10:38 PM
> >> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> Subject: Re: [OM] What is the split?
> >>
> >> In a message dated 7/24/2013 2:22:35 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> >> jms@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> >>
> >> Like Paul, I'm trying to sell my OM gear to fund a grip and other
> > accessories
> >> for it.
> >>
> >> Are you offering it to this list? Bill Barber
> >
> >
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