Any chance of using a modern flash with this? Super Graphic

[MacReady]

Hey folks,


I realise this lens is basic and old but the rangefinder cam works with it! This is important to me. I'm 99% sure I'll never get a modern flash working with this but I thought I would check first


Cheers


J

 

[GregW]

Sure, you'll need a cord for it or an adapter for that bi post sync. That's the two identical posts next to each other. You can make on yourself or buy one.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Use X synchronization.

 

[vdonovan]

I use electronic flash all the time with mine. As GregW says above, you need one of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/164971-REG/Paramount_PMBPPF_Female_PC_to_Bipost.html
depending on your flash, you may need one of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/682574-REG/Impact_10032360_Hot_Shoe_to_Male.html

And as Sirius Glass says, make sure the sync switch on the bottom of the shutter is set to 'X' (not 'M').

 

[snapguy]

Nice

Super Graphic. Nice camera. I remember a pal of mine bought one when they were brand new and used an electronic flash with it. Some newer cameras can't take the "hot" voltage from older flash units but I never heard of it being a problem the other way around. If you look around you can find old Honeywell "potato masher" electronic flashes which are mounted on a tube and fit well alongside a Graphic. Have fun.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

nothing to add... you got all the good advise already

 

[MacReady]

No way! Very pleased with that. Shame B&H want 50 dollars to ship it to the UK but i'll find a way.


Thanks a lot

 

[bdial]

It looks like Paramount Cords takes direct orders, and their website says they charge a flat rate of 16.00 USD for most international orders.

http://www.paramountcords.com/default.asp

 

[wombat2go]

If you are able to solder a cable together, the bi-post is close enough to the pitch of a standard 0.2 pitch 2 way printed circuit board screw terminal.

Here is such a cable on the Graflite I modified to contain an electronic flash.
I intend to replace the tape around the soldered joints with a little cast block of epoxy.

 

[BrianShaw]

nothing to add... you got all the good advise already

Same with me.

I was going to mention the convenience and risk of using the flash connection on the body but noticed that your lens board is not set up for that.

 

[mwdake]

An electric shaver cord will also fit bi-post.
You could make up a cable from a shaver cord and whatever cord your flash takes.

 

[shutterfinger]

An electric shaver cord will also fit bi-post.

It depends on the vintage of the shaver, 1960's-1970's yes; 1980's-1990's or newer questionable to no go.

 

[BrianShaw]

It depends on the vintage of the shaver, 1960's-1970's yes; 1980's-1990's or newer questionable to no go.

This has been my experience also, except more no-go than questionable.