indy_kid Subscriber Joined May 10, 2013 Messages 319 Location Bloomington, Indiana Format Medium Format Jun 10, 2021 #1 Anyone have info on the power requirements and pin assignments for this lens? Attached to a Contax RTS body with a Contax Date Back. I'm selling it, but I'd like to see it powered up before it goes. Might be able to ask for more if the ring light and flash are functional. Thanks!
Anyone have info on the power requirements and pin assignments for this lens? Attached to a Contax RTS body with a Contax Date Back. I'm selling it, but I'd like to see it powered up before it goes. Might be able to ask for more if the ring light and flash are functional. Thanks!
wiltw Subscriber Joined Oct 4, 2008 Messages 6,459 Location SF Bay area Format Multi Format Jun 11, 2021 #2 The user manual describes the power pack as 9VDC, powered by 12 AA batteries The connector leaves the question of which two pins provide Positive and Negative terminals!
The user manual describes the power pack as 9VDC, powered by 12 AA batteries The connector leaves the question of which two pins provide Positive and Negative terminals!
OP OP indy_kid Subscriber Joined May 10, 2013 Messages 319 Location Bloomington, Indiana Format Medium Format Jun 11, 2021 #3 wiltw said: The user manual describes the power pack as 9VDC, powered by 12 AA batteries The connector leaves the question of which two pins provide Positive and Negative terminals! Click to expand... I've toyed with the notion of having a look inside, but not yet. Still a good macro camera if you're shooting in bright daylight or have other light sources.
wiltw said: The user manual describes the power pack as 9VDC, powered by 12 AA batteries The connector leaves the question of which two pins provide Positive and Negative terminals! Click to expand... I've toyed with the notion of having a look inside, but not yet. Still a good macro camera if you're shooting in bright daylight or have other light sources.
wiltw Subscriber Joined Oct 4, 2008 Messages 6,459 Location SF Bay area Format Multi Format Jun 11, 2021 #4 Found this image showing which two pins, but not polarity http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/200911/big_1967_Unbenannt_1.jpg https://www.google.com/search?lr=&as_qdr=all&sxsrf=ALeKk007Ksue_ms7KkN3eDWjlXs07OQk8w:1623470063330&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=schematic+power+pack+"Yashica+Medical+100+DX+"&hl=en&safe=images&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiVhbajmZHxAhUIvp4KHQd8CoQQjJkEegQIBhAC&biw=1358&bih=722#imgrc=wveei-wSdS_EQM
Found this image showing which two pins, but not polarity http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/200911/big_1967_Unbenannt_1.jpg https://www.google.com/search?lr=&as_qdr=all&sxsrf=ALeKk007Ksue_ms7KkN3eDWjlXs07OQk8w:1623470063330&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=schematic+power+pack+"Yashica+Medical+100+DX+"&hl=en&safe=images&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiVhbajmZHxAhUIvp4KHQd8CoQQjJkEegQIBhAC&biw=1358&bih=722#imgrc=wveei-wSdS_EQM
OP OP indy_kid Subscriber Joined May 10, 2013 Messages 319 Location Bloomington, Indiana Format Medium Format Jun 12, 2021 #5 wiltw said: Found this image showing which two pins, but not polarity http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/200911/big_1967_Unbenannt_1.jpg Click to expand... The power socket has 5 pins.
wiltw said: Found this image showing which two pins, but not polarity http://forum.mflenses.com/userpix/200911/big_1967_Unbenannt_1.jpg Click to expand... The power socket has 5 pins.
wiltw Subscriber Joined Oct 4, 2008 Messages 6,459 Location SF Bay area Format Multi Format Jun 12, 2021 #6 indy_kid said: The power socket has 5 pins. Click to expand...