[OM] Re: OM-1 fried contacts

[Chuck Norcutt]

The instructions to fire the flash a half dozen times before use are to 
whip the capacitor into shape.  But it's only necessary when the flash 
is new or hasn't been used in an extended period of time.  I fired up my 
own 283 recently after a hiatus of 15-20 years.  It shaped up pretty 
quickly.

Dr. Flash

usher99@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I recall John stating he had seen some toasty contacts in the past
> from possible high TV units though none as fried as this.? Come to
> think of it my Viv283 (200V TV) does fire spontaneously on one OM2 on
> occassion though seems to settle down.? The instructions say to fire
> the flash 6 times or so prior to use---? better cap fxn? Mike 

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