Titoy,
The only way you can do this with the OM system is by wired flash units.
They do not all have to be T-series units, as long as they are T-series
compatible (Metz, Sunpak, Vivitar, etc.)
However, I posted a message to this list a while back (maybe in September)
about my experiences using the Nikon SU-4 remote slave device with the OM
system. This method requires that you have a current Nikon or compatible
flash and the SU-4. The SU-4 will trigger the remote flash when the main
flash fires and stop the remote when the main flash stops. Works well. The
nice thing about the current Nikon or compatible flash units is that they
can be set at power levels different than the main flash. So you could then
have a higher or lower flash level at the remote flash.
Ikelite sells a device similar to the SU-4 that will work with Canon or
Nikon. Cost is ~$100. Ikelite is a larger device, but Ikelite states it
will work longer distance (~100 feet vs. ~20 feet for the Nikon).
Metz has a similar function to the T-series wiring set up. The 305
components work the same as the OM t-series. Differences are that the Metz
system will go longer distances and you have to use Metz only flash units.
AND I think the Metz system is a little more expensive. Roughly the same
number of flash units in total capability either way. To me, the upper end
of my money resource would be reached before topping out with 9 or so flash
units!
One caution that Metz states makes good sense to me. Make sure all flash
units are similar in size (output). If not, you will find that the smaller
units will put out more light than the larger ones. This is because the
smaller units reach full power faster (shorter flash duration) and cannot be
shut off as easily. Probably a good example of this OM-wise would be using
a T-20 and a T-45. The T-20 lighted area will be somewhat brighter than the
T-45. The T-20 will have made a "full dump" (1/3000/sec) while the T-45 was
still coming up to full power (1/500/sec). I know the flash durations are
likely inaccurate, but used for example only!
Brian P. Huber
> If I am to combine for example one T series flash (say a T
> 32) mounted on
> the camera and another T series on a remote slave as fill in
> light source
> (the type that fires by optical sensor), will the TTL
> function on an OM 2n
> work properly. Will it be able to get proper exposure due to its TTL
> function?
>
> IF not, what better way is there apart from using TTL cables
> (which are
> expensive and not easy to use on T 20 due to hard to find adapter)?
>
> Regards
>
> Titoy
>
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