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herbbardavid



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 2:31 pm    Post subject: Flash fires Reply with quote

I am new to using my Speed Graphic. I want to use flash bulbs, but when I plug the cord into the shutter port on the flash unit, and into the shutter release on the camera, the bulb fires as soon as I put it into the flash unit. I can not get it to fire if I plug the cord into any other port on the flash unit. What am I doing wrong?
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George B



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try cocking the shutter first.
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herbbardavid



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I thought I did, and that doesn't seem to make a difference, but I will try that again (i think again?) tonight when I get home and let you know if that helps or not.

thank you for your response
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45PSS



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do Not waste another flash bulb.
Connect the Graflite according to this instruction manual
http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/GrafliteManual.pdf
Use the built in synchronizer instructions. Be sure to set the circuit control to N.

http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/graflex_4.html is the instructions for the camera and
http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/graflex_11.html , page 12,
for the shutter operation.
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herbbardavid



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you so much. I printed out the manual and the directions seem very clear. Thank you again.
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