Ilex Shutter #5, Flash Sync

Darryl Roberts · Jul 11, 2021

Hi, is it possible/easy to flash sync with an Ilex #5 shutter?

Advanced, thank you

David Lindquist · Jul 12, 2021

Should be. I have three No. 5 Ilex Universal shutters, one from the late 1940's, one from the late 1950's and one from the mid-1970's. The first two have both M and X synch. The mid-1970's has X only. (They were still available then with both M and X). Only thing is these all have that bi-post connection for the flash cable. Cables to fit this may or may not be easy to find. I've never used flash with any of these.

David

Darryl Roberts · Jul 12, 2021

David Lindquist said:
Should be. I have three No. 5 Ilex Universal shutters, one from the late 1940's, one from the late 1950's and one from the mid-1970's. The first two have both M and X synch. The mid-1970's has X only. (They were still available then with both M and X). Only thing is these all have that bi-post connection for the flash cable. Cables to fit this may or may not be easy to find. I've never used flash with any of these.

David

Thank you, what would you take for the 70s and 50s?

David Lindquist · Jul 12, 2021

Darryl Roberts said:
Thank you, what would you take for the 70s and 50s?

All three have lenses mounted in them and, well, aren't for sale.

David

pmargolis · Jul 12, 2021

There is a company called Paramount that makes cables that adapt the two sync posts on Ilex shutters to PC flash connections: https://paramountcords.com/ Give them a try and see if they still make those cables.
Good luck, Paul

Darryl Roberts · Jul 12, 2021

pmargolis said:
There is a company called Paramount that makes cables that adapt the two sync posts on Ilex shutters to PC flash connections: https://paramountcords.com/ Give them a try and see if they still make those cables.
Good luck, Paul

Thank you

MattKing · Jul 12, 2021

Earlier this year Paramount Cords sent out an email indicating they were closing. So if you are interested, contact them soon.

AnselMortensen · Jul 13, 2021

I believe Paramount has already closed.
Old-style Norelco electric razor cords can be adapted to work with the bi-post sync terminals if you are handy and want to save some money.

Don_ih · Jul 13, 2021

My No.5 Ilex fires the shutter - I used it, once. Mine is X and M. I made a cable by splicing two cables together (it's just two wires).

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