Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've never figured out why anyone would convert the M2, M3 sockets to standard. The M3, M4 sockets are much more secure. The cord will not fall out even if you bump them. I don't find this to be the case with the M4 or M6. Ken Wilcox At 9:33 AM -0700 3/14/0, John Collier wrote: >Thanks for the info. $65 on top of a CLA is inexpensive in my books! I am >puzzled why you would have both contacts X synced. I have three flash bulb >guns and my motto is "you never know". > >John (still popping after all these years) Collier > >> From: Bmceowen@aol.com >> >> >> In a message dated 3/14/00 8:08:01 AM, jbcollier@home.com writes: >> >>> The factory PC terminal conversion is expensive as they change >>> the whole mounting piece as well. Non-factory repairers just change the >>> fittings and is much less expensive. >> >> Sherry K. installed what she called an "M4 flash block" in my M3. I believe >> she said the parts were about $50 and she charged something for labor (maybe >> about $15 on top of the standard CLA). She modified it so both contacts were >> synched for electronic flash. >> >> Bob (all synched up and nowhere to flash) McEowen DO NOT use the reply fuction! Address any response to wilcox@tir.com - ---- Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> <kwilcox@gfn.org>