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Re: [OM] Remoting T-series Flash(es) from the BG-2 Handle

Subject: Re: [OM] Remoting T-series Flash(es) from the BG-2 Handle
From: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 13:59:27 -0500
The oscillator circuit in a Power Bounce Grip 2 is essentially the same
as the oscillator in a T-32 flash.  The advantage in using it to
recharge a flash is that you essentially have two power sources - the
flash's internal oscillator and the grip's.  Splitting the grip's output
into two flashes _might_ overload the oscillator (causing it to
overheat? burn out? don't know), but the recycling time of the two
flashes would only improve marginally, I suspect.

Didn't Olympus make an AC adapter for the T-flashes?  If so, you might
try to get a replacement cord for one of those to make your connection. 
And the female part of the plug from the Grip 2 may still be available,
too - check with Oly parts.




John A. Lind wrote:
> 
> Has anyone remoted a T-20 or T-32 from the Bounce Grip 2 handle?  If so,
> what connectors did you use for this?  The 3-pin connector appears to have
> a standard pin pitch (about .150"), but the offset of the center one is a
> killer (about .050").
> 
> Actually I would like to remote a pair of T-32's from the handle, since it
> provides high voltage to the third pin for recharging the flash quickly.
> However, I'm wondering if the circuitry inside the handle that provides the
> HV can withstand the current drawn by more than one flash unit?  Anyone
> know the answer to that one?
> 
> Thanks,
> -- John
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