Adding / modifying flash sync help.

[trythis]

I have a, new to me, 😀 2F ( IIF for search assistance) that of course has a nearly useless flash sync bar for bulb flash.:bang:

Yes, I know about the test gizmo that uses household, that is an option, but a bulky one and it would cost half what I paid for the camera, so I am not very excited about that.

I am considering adding an X flash to mine. You could help me with photos of one of the following:

• A modified unit that has one added.
• One where the flash sync contacts have been modified to work at electronic strobe speed.
• You have one with X flash circuitry and are willing to take a photo of the base with the film loading instruction plate removed.
• X sync addons on you cameras so I can do it in a customary way.

:angel: For those of you itching to suggest I send it out for a pro, too late; it is in a bajillion pieces for curtain replacement. I cannot afford to have someone do this. The camera apart. so now is the time for me to do this.

Thanks!
(Also posted on APUG)

 

[B-9]

Adventurous, very interested to see what you come up with.

Let me be the first to commend you in doing it yourself!

 

[trythis]

Current state of camera:

 

[Greg_E]

I have a IIIa that needs shutter curtains, so I'd be very interested in what you are using for material and what the process is for replacement on these Canon cameras.

As far as doing the work yourself, it's fun. Where is the fun in sending it out for repair?

 

[trythis]

I ordered the material from :
http://aki-asahi.com/store/html/curtains/shutter-curtain.php

I haven't received it yet, but I will post my results, assuming I get the material someday. If not, I may end up just getting a newer canon ae1 or similar and ripping the curtains out. Ya never know, they may just fit.

 

[trythis]

I finally got the shutter material and it is perfect. There is enough material for 4 or 5 cameras.