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Clean your external flash contacts

 
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Lensman



Joined: 20 Jan 2002
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Location: British Columbia

PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Bi-Post 'pins' on my Graphex full sync shutter; M - X - were not checking out as a good electrical contact. They looked dull and 'brownish'.
A quick clean with BRASSO made a world of difference! They are now conductive....and shiny, and near silver in appearance!
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alecj



Joined: 09 May 2001
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Location: Alabama

PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2002 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's OK to clean them, but don't get carried away and polish them too much. They wear down normally, and you could hasten the process. Then, your flash cord won't fit tightly and the shutter will be due a trip to Fred Lustig for replacement of the contacts.
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Lensman



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 30, 2002 1:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Alec, but I am NOT "Mr. Clean"!
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