Olympus OM system close-up and macro equipment

ND Filter Set T32

Introduction

The diffuser and the filters can be used on the flash heads of the T28 Macro Twin Flash 1 and the T28 Macro Single Flash 1 – the statement in the instruction leaflet that they can only be used with the T32 is out of date.

ND Filter Set T32

Olympus OM ND Filter Set T32

To fit a diffuser or a filter over the front of the flash head, slide it in from one side, with the bevelled edges behind the metal lips at the top and bottom of the head, until it clicks into place. To remove a filter, slide it out to one side.

The diffuser softens the light and reduces the output by 1 stop. The ND4 neutral density filter reduces the output by 2 stops. The ND8 neutral density filter reduces the output by 3 stops.

The filters are supplied in a folding plastic case that has 4 compartments on each side (and so can hold 8 filters) plus a central holder for the instruction leaflet.

US catalog no. 107-045
Introduced 1979
Discontinued 2003

Versions

Only one version is known.

Instruction leaflet

Reproduced with permission from the copyright owner, Olympus Optical Co., Ltd

ELECTRONIC FLASH WIDE ADAPTER • ND FILTER SET T32

This set of 3 filters (a wide-angle diffuser and two neutral density filters) are designed specially for use with the Electronic Flash T32. The Wide Adapter increases the T32’s angle of coverage to the picture area of a 21mm super wide-angle lens, and also provides a softer, more natural illumination. The ND filter reduces the quantity of flash light without affecting color quality.

(1) Turn the T32’s diffuser window fully upward (90°).

(2) Fit the filter into two grooves (dovetail)

(3) until it stops with a click.

• Cautions

  1. These units cannot be used with any electronic flash other than the T32.
  2. When attaching to the T32, hold the filter firmly in place; otherwise it will slip off when the diffuser window is turned to 0° position.
  3. Clean the filter with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use organic solvents (alcohol, thinner, etc.).
  4. In Manual flash mode
    F stop =  guide number
    flash-to-subject distance
  5. For TTL AUTO working range (with OM-2 or OM-2N), see below.

• T32 Guide Number (ASA 100)

Filter None
(T32 alone)
Wide
Adapter
ND4 ND8
GN
(meter)
32 22 16 11
GN
(feet)
104 72 52 36

• TTL AUTO working range (ASA 100, cm/in.)

  Wide Adapter ND4 ND8
f cm inch cm inch cm inch
22 13–100 4.8–39.6 9–70 3.6–27.6 7–50 2.4–19.2
16 17–130 7.2–51.6 13–100 4.8–39.6 9–70 3.6–27.6
11 25–200 9.6–79.2 17–130 7.2–51.6 13–100 4.8–39.6
8 35–270 13.2–106.8 25–200 9.6–79.2 17–130 7.2–51.6
5.6 50–390 19.2–153.6 35–270 13.2–106.8 25–200 9.6–79.2
4 70–550 27.6–216 50–390 19.2–153.6 35–270 13.2–106.8
2.8 100–780 39.6–307.2 70–550 27.6–216 50–390 19.2–153.6
2 140–1100 55.2–433.2 100–780 39.6–307.2 70–550 27.6–216

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Sales Information File

TTL “OTF” Auto flash range (m, 100 ASA)
F-stop w/o filter
(GN 32)
Wide Adapter
(GN 22)
ND 4
(GN 16)
ND 8
(GN 11)
22 0.18–1.4 0.13–1 0.09–0.7 0.07–50
16 0.25–2 0.17–1.3 0.13–1 0.09–0.7
11 0.35–2.8 0.25–2 0.17–1.3 0.13–1
8 0.5–4 0.35–2.8 0.25–2 0.17–1.3
5.6 0.7–5.6 0.5–4 0.35–2.8 0.25–2
4 1–8 0.7–5.6 0.5–4 0.35–2.8
2.8 1.4–11 1–8 0.7–5.6 0.5–4
2 2–16 1.4–11 1–8 0.7–5.6

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