Mine was probably poorly adjusted. Scott Loveless wrote: > Thanks, Pete. Based on what I've read the SP1000 and SP500 really > aren't all that different functionally. I did mis-read the flash sync > chart for the SP500. Both the 500 and 1000 manuals suggest maximum X > sync at 1/8 for M class bulbs and 1/15 for F class. It's interesting > that you were able to get good exposures at 1/30. > > P. J. Alling wrote: > >> My experience with flashbulbs and SLRs was with the SP1000. I used it >> at x 1/30sec. I did a bit of experimenting using FP sync., (m class >> bulbs not FP), but that turned out badly. Prior to that I used flash >> bulbs with leaf shutter folders and box type cameras, a more or less >> flash and hope system. Even 35 years ago flash bulbs were relatively >> expensive. I figured out that an electronic flash at $45.00 would save >> me a ton of money in the long run so I bought one. >> >> Scott Loveless wrote: >> >> >>> Lately, I've had an opportunity to look at some Kodachrome exposed with >>> M2B blue flash bulbs. The character of the light is certainly different >>> than that of electronic flash. A couple dozen of these could be in my >>> very near future. >>> >>> And now, of course, my dilemma. I'm hoping that a few of you have some >>> experience with flash bulbs and can shed some, er, light on the >>> situation. The chart here http://www.flashbulbs.com/bluebulb.htm >>> suggests that these bulbs will X sync to 1/30. The manuals for the MX >>> and SP500 recommend 1/15 at the fastest, while the K1000 manual >>> recommends 1/30. This seems a bit odd to me. As this sort of >>> photography is relatively expensive, I'd rather not experiment too >>> much. (Kodachrome + processing + bulbs at $1per that may not fire) >>> >>> Does anyone recall how they may have used these bulbs? I'm guessing >>> that I'd be safe at 1/15, but if I can squeeze out 1/30 I'd be happy. >>> >>> Thanks a bunch, folks! >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> > > >
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