A11 flash used on something else than the XA ?

[vha]

I´v got this idea yesterday while walking, either a glimpse of genius or insanity ; what about using the A11 flash on the M6 ?
The flash is small, not too strong and would probably do fine for emergency situations.
Meaning a bit more light when it´s too dark for 15/1 and 2,8 with 400 iso film. . .

But how ?, and without destroying anything 😉

vha.

 

[vha]

Ok then, maybe it was a insane idea.
What next to keep the mind busy with ? 😀

vha

 

[pbjbike]

Wires, solder, and old "foot" from a dead flash. The Olympus S20(?) is a great little flash that comes with a diffuser, 2 auto settings. $50 or so, and almost equals the performance of the $200 Leica SF20...

 

[Poptart]

I don't even use the A11 on the XA. Get a Sunpak Softlight pop-up strobe; they're cool.