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Graflex 3- Cell not firing with post sync

 
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zmanphotog



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 12:22 pm    Post subject: Graflex 3- Cell not firing with post sync Reply with quote

I have always used my Heiland flash with flashbulbs. I am attempting to fire my graflex 3-cell strobe with bulbs. I can fire the bulbs with the solenoid, but I can't get it to fire with 2 different sync cords via the post sync. I have tried two different lenses and 2 different cords. I have also tried different bulbs. Any suggestions? Click the Youtube link for a video of my setup.

Batteries are good. And it does fire if I push the red button. Just not with the sync cord and lens shutter.
Thanks,
Mark

http://youtu.be/T4LuPmOcAxk
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

See the first response by Mopar_guy in this old thread:
http://www.graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=5437

If you need to adjust a solenoid see:
http://www.graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=1453

In your video you are using an X synced shutter.
X sync is for electronic flash and fires when the shutter is at full open.
M type flash bulbs take 15-17 milliseconds (1/60 second) to reach their peak and burn for 10-15 milliseconds.
See: http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/t.pl/library1954ge.html
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zmanphotog



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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks!!!
I went blank and forgot that the sync was behind the red button. I have never used the 3-Cell before (Always my Heiland). Just fired a bulb off on my other lens and it worked.
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