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Fortunately, you have the opportunity to go back and have another go! Which camera's will you be taking from your arsenal second time round?
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"Susceptible to a capacitor going...."
My brother used to repair vintage radios. He would test, and if necessary replace most of the capacitors in old wireless sets. He told me, if they are not charged regularly they would lose their "shape." The electrical performance goes to pot. The same thing happens with flash guns. It is a boring task but every few months I fit batteries to all of my cameras and flashguns, then try a few flashes or check out the metering systems etc. It is a pain I know, but it's something to do on a rainy day when you cannot go out to play. Cheers.
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Failing capacitors are affecting a lot of older equipment. I have a good quality turntable that has problems with the speed control as a result of aging capacitors. The flash problem also comes down to capacitors. Apparently, they ‘dry out’.
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Hi Ian, I'm sorry to read things didn't go well.
At one time I was very fond of the Kodak chromogenic film (CN400BW) but I've never tried XP2. Sadly all electrolytic capacitors have a finite working life. I have replaced a great many of them on electronic control boards over the years. I hope you get another chance to photograph the church. |
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It's been ages since some of my equipment have had the flash units used. As you say Nat, with more rainy days coming our way, I'll have to round everything up and do as you say. Fingers heavily crossed this end! Terry S PS Sorry how it went a bit belly up Ian, but hopefully you have time to make another visit if you are inclined...? |
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It has been a known phenomena that flash guns need to be used every few months to keep them operational.
This applies to flashes on cameras, flash guns and studio flash heads. 6 months used to be the rule of thumb. Martin |
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But sorry to hear of that failed outing Ian. How frustrating. I hope the church was empty when all the expletives were being shouted.
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Hi All, sorry for the late reply.
I'm not going to be able to get back before the church closes, so will have to try and salvage what I can from whatever I managed to get. Have to agree that a non electronic / battery operated camera is the way to go, don't think as much as I loved my X range Minoltas I'll be buying any more. Just need to find a MD fit camera that doesn't need a battery that I fancy. Ian
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