B + winder on OM-1/1N gives you a shutter speed around 1/500th. Same
thing on OM-2/2N.
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Carlos J. Santisteban wrote:
> Hi Fernando and all,
>
> From: Fernando Gonzalez Gentile <fgnzalez@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> Late last night I found the answer
>> to my question on page 60 of its Manual: "You cannot use the motor
>> drive, winders and flashes with the mechanical shutter".
>
>
> Yes, it's a shame for me -- that prevents the use of an OM body + Winder for
> an automated meteor shower recorder :-(
>
>
>> While I agree with Moose on the inherent contradiction in using a -drive
>> at 1/60,
>
>
> As you see, B + winder would be nice sometimes... I know some cameras are
> powered by the winder/motor drive source when fitted.
>
>
>> I'm a little disappointed by the flash issue.
>
>
> You won't get TTL, though, so the old OM-1 would be as nice. But for most
> subjects, with a _good_ flash there's no much need for TTL...
>
>
>
>> Fortunately, John
>> says something different at Hawkins' site - shall investigate it.
>>
>
> ?
>
>
>> Moose: I didn't want to force the thread, but the chrome cap in the 4
>> body doesn't quite fit in mine. It may, perhaps, if I insist but ... why
>> bother ;-)
>
>
> Most likely a tolerances issue. As John told, chrome caps ara highly
> recommended.
>
>
>> --- if absent for a while, it's because I'm learning software
>> engineering by myself ;-)
>
>
> ROTFLMAOL!!!!!!!!!
>
> Cheers,
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