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[OM] Re: OM-32 flash question

Subject: [OM] Re: OM-32 flash question
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:44:01 -0400
Interesting that you say that since I've never, ever used my BG-2 with 
batteries in it.  Your statement about improved recycle times aren't 
supported by the BG-2's spec sheet.  Can't even try it now since C 
batteries are rarely found in this house.  I should probably sell my 
BG-2 since I tend to use a Stroboframe and an external Quantum 
compatible high voltage power pack.  That does give me recyle times of 
about 1-1/2 seconds

Ooops!  Light bulb suddenly flashes over brain.  Since the BG-2 power 
connection is the same as I use for my high voltage power pack does that 
mean that there's electronics in the BG-2 that's stepping up the voltage 
of those four C batteries to 330 volts?  It would seem that that must be 
so but then I don't understand why the recycle time specs for the BG-2 
aren't any faster than the T-32 without the BG-2.  Well, that's not 
strictly true.  The T-32 manual says 0.2-10 seconds and the BG-2 says 
0.2-9 seconds.

Chuck Norcutt


Moose wrote:

> Brian Huber wrote:
> 
>>.....4. If you keep only the BG2, do you purchase an OM-compatible flash
>>(Sunpak, Metz, Vivitar to work on the BG2?  Here's where it could get
>>dicey- some flash unit's feet are a little wide for the BG2 compared to
>>the 32...
>>  
> 
> I don't see the point. The reason to get a BG2, rather than some 
> lighter, cheaper flash handle is for the ability to power the T32 for 
> faster recycle times and more flashes.



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