Kodak Medalist ll flash sync

[studiocarter]

On the front of the camera is a flash x sync connector. It is not in the manual. Is it ASA or a8a? Looking from the back it is on the bottom left of the front. It has like threads and a little nipple. What is it called? Ken Ruth said it has x sync and with an old adapter can connect to pc. I wrote A8A but is probably wrong.

 

[shutterfinger]

Do you see it on this page http://www.paramountcords.com/product-category/sync-cords/standard-sync/ ?
Can you post a picture of the socket? Online information does not show a clear picture.

ASA connector is a Bayonet, no threads.

 

[JW PHOTO]

On the front of the camera is a flash x sync connector. It is not in the manual. Is it ASA or a8a? Looking from the back it is on the bottom left of the front. It has like threads and a little nipple. What is it called? Ken Ruth said it has x sync and with an old adapter can connect to pc. I wrote A8A but is probably wrong.

I always called it asa. There are "asa" to PC adapters out there that allow you to bayonet the adapter onto the "asa" connector of your camera and that allows you to use any flash that has a PC cord. I use a Vivitar 285HV with my Medalist II and it works super. Just search the Internet for "ASA to PC adapter.

 

[studiocarter]

 

[summicron1]

i call that sort f connector "stupid kodak type," because I've only seen it on a few kodak cameras. The adaptor shown in the pic converts it to pc-type nicely -- it beyonets onto a couple of studs on the original.

stupid kodak, almost as stupid as the stupid Leica plugs in the M3 that ALSO demand an adaptor, or conversion.

 

[BobMarvin11225]

I have a Medalist II and a Paramount cord for it. Its the tip no. 31, ASA bayonette, in the page "shutterfinger" posted/

 

[JW PHOTO]

i call that sort f connector "stupid kodak type," because I've only seen it on a few kodak cameras. The adaptor shown in the pic converts it to pc-type nicely -- it beyonets onto a couple of studs on the original.

stupid kodak, almost as stupid as the stupid Leica plugs in the M3 that ALSO demand an adaptor, or conversion.

I believe there were more than a few Japanese folders the were equipped with the same.

 

[studiocarter]

So, where can I get one? What is it called again? f type? What should I search on? Sorry.

 

[shutterfinger]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-NOS-Sc...116156?hash=item33b67f1dfc:g:YKAAAOSwuTxV9OnK

ASA to PC flash connector

 

[studiocarter]

.?? Bought it anyway

 

[studiocarter]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-NOS-Sc...116156?hash=item33b67f1dfc:g:YKAAAOSwuTxV9OnK

ASA to PC flash connector

that thing arrived and it does not fit. The pin is too big to fit into the hole

 

[shutterfinger]

return it and search again. ASA to PC flash adapter or PC to ASA flash adapter. Both return the same results on ebay.
KEH has a Leica M adapter Dead Link Removed but i do not know if it is the correct type for the Medalist.

 

[Dan Fromm]

return it and search again. ASA to PC flash adapter or PC to ASA flash adapter. Both return the same results on ebay.
KEH has a Leica M adapter Dead Link Removed but i do not know if it is the correct type for the Medalist.

Charles, in post #4 above the OP showed a picture of his Medalist II's flash terminal. It doesn't like any of the ASA flash terminals I've seen. Why do you think it is an ASA terminal?

What it looks like to me -- remember, I'm a Certified Ignorant Barbarian Insensitive to the Fine Points®. I took the course and passed the exam. -- is a female PC connector.

 

[shutterfinger]

Dan, post 3 asks if it is a ASA, 5, and 6 say that the Medalist is equipped with a ASA connector. I thought post 4 was a sample of what to look for. I guess I should look at more than the information in the post.

Studiocarter you may well have a ASA to PC female adapter on your medalist. A male pc connector should fit. sorry for the confusion.

 

[studiocarter]

Duh

Thank you all.

 

[studiocarter]

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