Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 19:50:20 -0400 > From: "Hugh Thompson" <painfree@istar.ca> > Subject: [Leica] M3 - Flash Sync > Message-ID: <00c001c12064$e385cde0$7c51149a@hughthompson> > References: > > Kyle - sorry about your M3 troubles, I love mine. However, I do have a > flash problem. You need an adapter / converter plug, to enable the M3 to > accept a regular sync cord connector. > > On two recent important shoots, when flash was a necessity, my flash has > either fired intermittently, or the flash indicator on the flash unit did > not register confirmation. I originally thought it was my Vivitar 285, so > bought a small used Sunpack for the next time. > > On both shoots, I ended up with underexposed negatives, even though I am > sure I had the flash set correctly, synced at 50, and had the correct > f-stop. > Is it possible there was a short or something in the adapter / converter > plug? > > Any suggestions for me and caution for Kyle? Yes -- sent it to Sherry and have her install an M4 sync block in your M3. She can optionally make both connections X sync if you wish. - -- Rolfe Tessem | Lucky Duck Productions, Inc. rolfe@ldp.com | 96 Morton Street (212) 463-0029 | New York, NY 10014