Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Here are some sites to explore: http://www.flashbulbs.com/Default.htm http://www.graflex.org/flash/technical.html http://www.leconsulting.com/arthurhu/toys/flasbulb.htm http://www.cineshoppe.com/flash1.htm http://chriscamera.com/bulbs.htm http://www.wholesaleadvantage.com/flashbulbs.html http://www.cambridgeworld.com/flashbulbs.htm http://www.dhios.demon.co.uk/Flashbulbs/Bulbs1.htm > From: "M.E.Berube - GoodPhotos" <meb@goodphotos.com> > > OK I've settled into my M5. I am happily putting the two lenses that I have > so far (40mm Summicron-C and 9cm Elmar) to full use and the camera works > great with all of my Vivitar flash models. (most often the tiny 102, but > sometimes the 273 or 285, depending on my lighting needs.) > > I still want to try fill flash using the "M" sync and a bulb flash so that > I can use up to 1/500 shutter with the Fuji Press800 or Kodak Portra 800 > that I like for weddings in open daylight. > > I have a lead one of the Leitz fan flash units...does anyone here know > anything about them? > > The one that I'm considering has what appears to be a battery adapter in > it, what battery do these take? Where can one find focal plane flash bulbs > today? I can figure out the proper exposure settings easily enough using > the formula Uncle Sam taught me (f/stop=GN/flash to subject distance) But I > have the bulb guide number, so I need a bulb source that can readily supply > that as well. (Usually not eBay, I assume.) > > Any assistance greatly appreciated. > > Carpe Lumen, > Michael E. Berube > http://www.goodphotos.com >