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		| bd3 
 
 
 Joined: 09 Apr 2006
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				|  Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:55 am    Post subject: |   |  
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				| What is the solonoid thing on the front of the camera for? It has a mechanical connection to the shutter release on the lense but as far as I can tell there are no wires or anything that would indicate that its connected to anything else. I have looked through the Speed FAQ but didn't see anything about it. Thanks,
 Bill
 
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		| 45PSS 
 
 
 Joined: 28 Sep 2001
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 Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
 
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				|  Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:09 am    Post subject: |   |  
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				| solenoids were used to sync flash bulbs to the shutter in the days when no flash sync was built into the shutter.  Shutters with built in flash sync can be synced with a solenoid also.  Solenoids can also be used as a remote/electronic release for the shutter. 
 A 2 cell or 3 cell battery flash and connecting cords are required to do any of these things.
 
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