Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The best way to use a 283 is with the Quantum battery. I vaguely remember starting to use the 283's in the early 70's. The mount was a very weak link and I used it with a cord rather than the hot shoe. Many years, many assignments and many 283's later I still think it's a good unit. Especially in places you can't find a/c power. Walt Lee Wai Leong wrote: >Recycle time after full pop at 'M': 12 seconds. > >Recycle time after normal flash at other positions: Almost instantaneous > >Basically, it's the same as using batteries. The AC adapter is not a magic >rapid charger for the capacitor. What it does is provide an unlimited >source of power so you don't have to run down your batteries. > >Wai Leong > > > >Lee Wai Leong > >"And if you play golf, you're my friend..." > >--------------------------------- > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new > Yahoo! Security Centre. > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >