steve_wilson6 Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 I have owned several M3's with 60th second instead of 50th. With those, there is a lightening mark on the shuteer speed dial for electronic flash. I have an instruction book, but it is for the 30,60 model. What about my 25, 50 model? Do I use 50th for the proper sync or 25th? I could check it without film, but I just loaded and exposed 10 shots on Velvia (available light). I would rather not wait to use the rest of the film to find out, and my little granddaughter is arriving soon. I would like to bounce flash and do some close-ups. Thanks for your help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_darnton1 Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 1/50th, if it's working right, but before you use it on something you can't replace, don't you think it would be a good idea to make sure it's working as it should!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 I am not quite sure what you are talking about. All M cameras sync for electronic flash at a maximum speed of 1/50. The early M3s have no lightning symbol at 1/50 while the lightning bolt symbol right between 1/30 and 1/60 on the later cameras is 1/50. Flash bulbs receive the correct amount of delay through the M circuit, it is adjusted depending on which speed you select. You, of course, have to use the correct speed to match your bulb type. <p> Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_nichols3 Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 Use 1/30 if you have doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_nichols3 Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 Or if you you have only 1/25, use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_schank Posted November 23, 2000 Share Posted November 23, 2000 I have the older M3 with the 1/25, 1/50, 1/100 etc. shutter speeds. 1/50 is the correct sync speed for electronic flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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