Fujica GM670 + external Flash

[Simondli]

Hello,
I own a Fujica GM670. I have connected an external Flash Nikon SB-28.
I can´t manage to trigger it with any setting, whether as M, Auto and any shutter setting.
What is the right setting to make it work?
It would be very helpful to have some tip, since I could no find any info online so far.
Thank you!

 

[Lachlan Young]

The GM670 doesn't have a hotshoe - have you connected the SB-28 to the PC socket?

 

[Simondli]

yes, of course. With a standard PC cable

 

[Lachlan Young]

yes, of course. With a standard PC cable

As far as I know, the SB-28 should fire without issue when connected with a standard PC sync - this may be a stupid question but are you using a standard PC cable or the longer pin SC-11/ SC-15 type cord? I've been caught out all too often by trying to use a short pin PC cable on camera flashes...

 

[Simondli]

not stupid at all! Thank you for mentioning it.

I am using a 20cm cable wich, to afaik, has just 1 normal pin.
I have attached some pics.

 

[Lachlan Young]

not stupid at all! Thank you for mentioning it.

I am using a 20cm cable wich, to afaik, has just 1 normal pin.
I have attached some pics.

Yes, that's the same type I've had issues with on similar speedlight flashes - it connects fine at the PC sync on the shutter, but just isn't long enough to make contact at the flash sync connector socket - it's very annoying, and makes a mockery of the notional 'standard' of the PC sync connector. If you can find an SC-11 or SC-15 - or similar sync cable with the screw lock - that should hopefully solve your problem.

 

[Simondli]

Thank you a lot. I had now idea nor any clue form the user manual.
I´ve ordered one and let you know.
Have a nice day!

 

[BrianShaw]

I have attached some pics.

Make sure you use the X setting!

 

[Dennis-B]

Make sure you use the X setting!

Agreed. It looks like the sync switch is set to "M" instead of "X".

 

[Simondli]

I am trying with and SC-11 cable, settings on X. But it does not work. Strengely enough, if I move the pin when connector to the lens, it fires repeatedly and randomly.

 

[Lachlan Young]

I am trying with and SC-11 cable, settings on X. But it does not work. Strengely enough, if I move the pin when connector to the lens, it fires repeatedly and randomly.

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That sounds like the PC socket on the lens has a faulty connection internally - which should be a fairly simple repair.