Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 10:21 AM 12/29/1999 -0800, Garett Sohl wrote: > > >I'm a bit unclear on the correct way to use the >Geiss Kontakt flash sync...I understand how it >connects to the camera, but what shutter speeds >do I use? Any tips on an economical flash unit >which can be triggered with this device? The failure of this camera to seat firmly on the 1/1000" speed is common with LTM bodies and is of no consequence. The erratic nature of the slow speeds may quite likely be fixed simply by dry-firing the camera a hundred times or so. There were various models of the Geiss Kontakt but, in short, it should have two pieces, one of which fits into the accessory shoe and the other of which slips over the speed dial and is secured by a screw. Set the little hole over 1/25" or 1/30", and set the camera at that speed. Rotate the knob on the Geiss Kontakt to "X", then use any small electronic flash and use the PC terminal on the piece on the accessory shoe to connect the flash. Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bas fir gun ghras fir!