Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/04/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]X is normal flash, M fires the bulb flash as soon as the shutter is tripped so is brighter when the (focal plane) shutter opens, I think V is "normal" bulb usage - never used either ;-) As for what shutter speed to use, if totally lit by flash it makes no odds so choose 1/125th. However if natural light is around then you will need to balance falsh and natural light levels..... john ________________________________________ Trying to recall from the past, X is normally for exectronic flash (zero delay), M is for gas-filled flash bulbs, and V is a puzzle. It could relate to variable delay for wire-filled flash bulbs. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- >I am thinking about somehow hooking up a small flash to the SWC for some > indoor shots. (yes, I know flash is death) what kind of flash would work? > I > guess I will need to hook it up to the flash sync socket on the lens - > presumably setting the tab at X (for X-sync?) - what do V and M mean > anyway... So many questions :-) >