Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/10

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Subject: Re: fun with flashbulbs
From: Stark <astark@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 20:57:06 -0500 (EST)

Roy: Now if you really want some fun try useing "flash powder".    tony...

                       tempus vitam regit

On Mon, 10 Nov 1997, Roy C. Zartarian wrote:

> On Sun, 9 Nov 1997, Patrick G. Sobalvarro wrote:
> 
> > So, if you want to add a little excitement to your photography, this is for
> > you.  Get yourself one of them there Leica CHICO fan flash attachments,
> > call up these guys in Ireland, and order some of these bulbs.  But remember
> > to look away when you try to capture the decisive moment, or risk permanent
> > retinal damage.
> 
> The bulbs are indeed the way to go when one wants to march to the beat of
> a dfferent drummer. I was fortunate enouhg to lay in a supply of bulbs
> several years ago from a a small operation going out of business and from
> poking around various tables at the annual local photo tag sale.
> 
> When the local public library sponsored a 50s dance a few years ago and
> asked me to do some photos for their publications, I showed up with a load
> of bulbs, a CTOOM bracket, and a CEYOO flash along with the M3 whose use I
> justified by noting its introduction in 1954.  Of course, beforehand I did
> check the M sync ith a strip of enlarging paper. The pictures turned out
> fine, and the curious looks from the photographer from one of the daily
> papers were gratifying.
>  
> Written by:	Roy C. Zartarian	| Prophets are not without honor
> 		25 Stuart Street	| except in their own country
> 		Newington, CT 06111 USA	| and in their own house.
> 		http://www.connix.com/~royzart 
> Written with the assistance of a labrador retriever whose chin is on the
> keyboard.  Any typos are his fault. 
> 
> 
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