Hassy 500C flash sync terminal

The 500C has a PC flash-sync terminal on the left-hand side of the body. Next to it is a Tip/Ring type of flash-sync terminal, which I assume is simply a parallel output. My lens, an 80mm T*, also has a PC flash-sync terminal.

 

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Which is the preferred terminal? I've only used the terminal on the lens and it works perfectly at all shutter speeds. The terminal on the camera body is more convenient - it's not in the way when trying to focus, etc.

 

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Thanks!

 

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-andy peters

Always use the PC (x-sych) terminal on the lens--the other terminal is not linked to the PC terminal on the lens shutter, and your flash pictures will not turn out. If you are coming from 35mm focal plane cameras, it is easy to make the mistake of using the connector on the body and not the lens.

I have a question, does the ISO knob on the 503CW have any effect at all on the outcome of the exposure, or is it just for flash? I'm new at this...

The flash terminal on the body of the 500C is for use with lenses without a flash-sync

terminal, like a Luminar lens on a bellows extension. If I recall correctly, it is triggered by

the rear curtains, but I could be wrong. The terminal on the lens is the one to use. It is not

linked electrically to the terminal on the body.

 

The hole next to the flash-sync terminal is to hold the hook accessory, which is a tiny

hook used to hold a flash-sync cord in place. The old flash-sync terminals did not have a

secure grip and the cord oftimes pulled out.

 

The ASA dial on the 503 series is for the flash. Set to the ISO of the film for normal flash.

Set to higher than the ISO if you want less flash and lower if you want more flash. It is only

for flash strength.

 

Taras

re: ASA dial... in addition, yes it affects the exposure, but only if you have a flash

connected to the TTL port on the body and the flash-sync terminal on the lens.

 

Taras