>The F280 on super FP mode delivers a flash signal for 1/30 second. The
>triggering is a voltage pulse. It does have a quench signal, but I wasn't
>goingto worry about that. Use the FP signal to turn on a voltage signal to
>the F280. Same as FP, the thing lights for 1/30 second. So Super FP flash
>with a 1n.
>
Flashbulbs differ in their "on" lengths depending on the type of bulb. Also,
the output during this time is very non-uniform, with a slow buildup and
falloff. There are some types of bulbs that will burn for more than a second!
Currently, the Irish firm that is producing the only new manufacture bulbs is
asking if there is enough demand to resume production of the Press 25. I
recommend you visit the site if you have not already.
http://www.meggaflash.com/
Also, the main US dealer for other flashbulbs:
http://www.flashbulbs.com/Default.htm
>I do like your comments regarding bulbs and will look further. It's just an
>expensive way to shoot when most of the first shots will be experiments.
>
The boxes for the bulbs usually have detailed exposure information.
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Be Seeing You.
Dirk Wright
A bird in the hand makes it awfully hard to blow your nose.
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