Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 - Flash Sync
From: John Collier <jbcollier@powersurfr.com>
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2001 21:28:15 -0600

The M cameras (except the TTLs) use mechanical switches and they can get
dirty or corroded. Cleaning them is a part of any CLA. On the cameras with
hot shoes, there are separate switches for each terminal, So if one of your
X syncs goes wonky, you can use the other one.

John Collier

> From: "Hugh Thompson" <painfree@istar.ca>
> 
> 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?
>