Posted by Les on October 21, 2000 at 05:37:17:
In Reply to: Re: Kodak Flash shutters, X-synchronization posted by Harris on October 20, 2000 at 21:29:15:
The resistor in the circuit will not effect the synchronization,
only the tripping voltage/current.
A lot has changed with flash units over the last 45 + years and
it's worth the time to try the lens/flash combination before making
the modification.
If it fires consistantly, then there's no problem.
I shoot my 80mm WF with a 60CT-2 metz without a problem.
As to modifiying the supermatic X for heavy current strobes, it's an easy modification.
The supermatic X is a supermatic without the geartrain.
Comparatively the Supermatic looks like a swiss watch--not a cubic
mm to spare, the Supermatic X looks like an empty warehouse. The
contacts are nothing more than brass strips and are easily polished
and adjusted.