Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you set it to M instead of X you'll see the flash not at all syncing with the shutter. Or the other way around. Best not to touch that lever ever. - - from my iRabs. Mark Rabiner http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/springdays/ > From: Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com> > Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:40:32 -0700 > To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> > Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Flash for the SWC? > > Yes, I just tried using the FL-50R and try different modes and shutter > speeds etc. I think I understand how things should work, more or less (ah, > the wonder of digital and immediate feedback) They look pretty bad per my > normal style but should be perfect for this type of event! People want to > be seen with their finery and their friends. Should be fun!! > > Thanks all. I will use Phil Flash :-) > > On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 12:36 AM, Mark Rabiner <mark at > rabinergroup.com>wrote: > >> V on the Hasselblad is for timed delay. >> Its best not to go there they always break the lens. >> >> - - from my iRabs. >> Mark Rabiner >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/springdays/ >> >> >>> From: Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >>> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:42:14 -0500 >>> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Flash for the SWC? >>> >>> Hi Richard, >>> >>> Trying to recall from the past, X is normally for exectronic flash (zero >>> delay), M is for gas-filled flash bulbs, and V is a puzzle. It could >> relate >>> to variable delay for wire-filled flash bulbs. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Richard Man" <richard at richardmanphoto.com> >>> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >>> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2012 1:32 AM >>> Subject: [Leica] OT: Flash for the SWC? >>> >>> >>>> I am thinking about somehow hooking up a small flash to the SWC for some >>>> indoor shots. (yes, I know flash is death) what kind of flash would >> work? >>>> I >>>> guess I will need to hook it up to the flash sync socket on the lens - >>>> presumably setting the tab at X (for X-sync?) - what do V and M mean >>>> anyway... So many questions :-) >>>> >>>> -- >>>> // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > -- > // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information