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primus96 · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:45 pm Post subject: Graflex #2 Solenoid

It is my understanding that these solenoids introduce a delay between pressing the button on the flashgun and when the shutter fires. This is correct?
At present there is no way I can use a big bulb unless it was at 25th as my Crown Graphic has a Supermatic shutter with 'X' contact only.

45PSS · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:31 pm Post subject:

https://graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=1453

Supermatic or Graphex - No internal flash sync.
Flash Supermatic - Internal flash sync for type M and type F flash bulbs.
Graphex full sync- Internal flash sync for Type M, Type F flash bulbs and electronic flash.
Supermatic X or Graphex X - flash sync for electronic flash only.

Any 3 cell handle mount bulb type flash synchronizer can be used to trip a solenoid connected to any shutter with a lever release. Graflex, Graflite, Heiland, ect.
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primus96 · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2019 7:33 am Post subject: Re:Graflex #2 Solenoid

As I said it was my understanding that there was a delay between when the solenoid is energised and the shutter is tripped. This delay would give a flashbulb time to reach full brightness when the shutter opens. That is what I am hoping is the case anyway.