Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/07/26

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash on M3 - help
From: "Ted Bayer" <tedbayer@charter.net>
Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2003 19:49:55 -0700
References: <000501c353d9$77525940$fbfea8c0@DHHZSZ11> <3F23257A.2020502@ldp.com>

Thanks, Rolfe.  Seems it won't be a problem using any of the current flashes
on the camera.

Appreciate your help.

Ted
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rolfe Tessem" <rolfe@ldp.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Flash on M3 - help


> Ted Bayer wrote:
> > I don't use flash much - so I have a question for you.
> >
> > I know the Vivitar 283 is OK to use on the M3.  My question is, do you
have
> > to be careful which flash you use?  My concern is - are there some
flashes
> > that should not be used because the voltage may be too high - fry the
> > electricals in the camera?
> >
> > May be a dumb question, but I am seriously concerned and would like to
know.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Ted
>
> Ted,
>
> AFAIK, the M3 flash circuit just has simple mechanical contacts -- there
> is really nothing to get fried.
>
> I don't use flash much, but I have used my M3 with a 283, as well as the
> Vivitar 2800, which puts about 150 volts on the circuit. I've used some
> studio strobes as well, so I don't think there is much to worry about
>
> Rolfe
>
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In reply to: Message from "Ted Bayer" <tedbayer@charter.net> ([Leica] Flash on M3 - help)
Message from Rolfe Tessem <rolfe@ldp.com> (Re: [Leica] Flash on M3 - help)