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MJ
-
854
88
.a
The
Flash
Table
All
electronic flash units
and
most types
of
flash bulbs
are
easily synchronized
with
the LEICA M
3.
The
left-hand
sodet
marked
J:
is
intended
for
electronic-flash.
With
electronic-flash
you
can set
any
shutter speed
between
1 second
and
the red
J:
arrow
which
stands
for
'/
50
second. The
effective
exposure
time
is
governed
by
the flash-
duration
of
the electronic-flash.
(Usually
about
'/l
DfJ)
sec.)
The
right-hand
socket
is
used
for
synchronizing class M flash bulbs. The
use
of
focal
plane
type
flash bulbs
is
recommended because these
permit
utilization
of
all
shutter speeds up
to
'ho
oo
sec
.
Furthermore, both electronic-flash units
and
flash bulbs can be connected
to
the M 3
at
the same
time,
since the
two
circuits
function
independently
of
each
other.
Protective plugs are
available
to
cover the
two
flash sockets on the
back
of
the camera. A
helpful
hint:
leave
only
the socket in
use
uncovered
at
any
time
. Connection
to
the
wrong
flash socket
is
a cause
of
failure
in flash pictures.
Using
flash
Details
about
flash bulbs,
guide
-numbers
and
suitable
shutter speeds
are
given
on the enclosed
flash
table
for
the LEICA M
3.
Note
:
guide-nt
,mbers
are
only
intended
as
approximate
guides.
They
are
based
on
the
use of a
fairly
fiat
,
matted
reflector
and
are
valid
only
for
subjects
of
average
reflectivity with
allowance
for
same
light being
reflected from
nearby
walls
and
cedings
.
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