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| HowardT Joined: 03 Aug 2002 Posts: 4 |  Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2002 2:29 amI would like to use a modern flash with my Superspeed Graphic. I can't get the flash contacts to show any kind of electrical continuity when I fire the shutter. Can I fire the flash directly from the romote contacts on the side of the camera by using a four pole momentary contact button. Would the flash be in Sync. with the shutter? |
| 45PSS Joined: 28 Sep 2001 Posts: 4081 | Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2002 5:34 am Strobes will sync with leaf shutters in the lens only. If the shutter contacts do not work, service the shutter. Focal Plane Shutters in Graflex/Graphic cameras only sync with FP bulbs. |
| alecj Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 | Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2002 12:25 pm Uh, the Superspeed camera didn't have a focal plane shutter. Nevertheless, the recommendation to service the lens shutter is correct. Fred Lustig can do it for you. |
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