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Re: [OM] Pen Flash

Subject: Re: [OM] Pen Flash
From: "Ian Manners" <oice500@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:11:40 +1100 (EDT)
Hi Moose,

> > ... Haven't tried the T18 yet, probably should as it does sit higher in the 
> > flash socket 
than the 20 or 32.

> Pretty limited for that use, as it's only setting is full power manual 
> on anything other than a TTL OM body. It's the only T series flash that 
> doesn't have a sensor to do auto flash on its own or any intermediate 
> manual power settings. A one trick pony.
> 
> Also, NiCads, and by extension NiMH, are not safe. It uses the internal 
> resistance of the batteries as part of the flash circuit to limit 
> current to safe levels. Alkaline disposables only.

That must be why it sits in the collection box unused then.
Thanks for reminding me :-)

Cheers
Ian Manners
"Programming graphics in X is like finding sqrt(pi) using Roman numerals."  -- 
Henry Spencer
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