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[OM] Re: E-1 - questions

Subject: [OM] Re: E-1 - questions
From: Dorothee Rapp <om@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:40:04 +0100
Martyn Smoothy schrieb:

>Couple of basic questions from an E-1 novice:
>
>I've noticed there are a lot of cheap 3rd party batteries advertised on
>0-boy, anyone used them? Do they do the job OK or is it worth paying the
>extra for the Oly version? Definitely need a spare battery of some sort.
>  
>
well they are not all reliable from what I*ve heard, but in general I 
have good experience.

>Flash - in the manual there is a dire warning that some non-dedicated flash
>guns may damage the electronics of the E-1. I was thinking of trying some of
>the OM flashes (F280, T10, T20, T28 & T32) - anyone tried this? Any
>problems? I did think that the instant feedback from the E-1 would be a good
>way to experiment with flash more than I usually do.
>  
>
yes, there are definetely some OM system flashes that will do harm to 
your E-1, but I can*t recall which ones. So before trying wait for 
expert answers :)

and have fun with your new toy!!

:Doro

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