A Question about X-sync

[VulpesVulpesVulpes]

A Schneider Xenar 135mm f/4.7 in a shutter with X-sync should be easy to find for that much or less. In fact, I think I have one one my shelf that I don't need, if you are interested.

The main issue so far has been balancing out the cost of postage + customs charges. It might be wiser for me to wait until I have the extra disposable income rather than trying to find a dream price tag.

I'm not sure that's true. The Zeiss Jenna Tessar 135mm 4.5 is quite common and Zeiss incorporated f.deckel-munchen, eventually using just the Compur name.

OP, unscrew the front and rear elements and measure their diameters. We can then begin to consider a more recent X synch shutter that will fit.

Another approach is to use a mechanical external synchronizer such as this. It screws into the cable release and can be adjusted to X - if you are patient. I have one and it actually works.

Once I get home tomorrow morning I'll measure and report back.
As for the mechanical synchronizer, what do you have to do to adjust it to X? have you had much luck with it in terms of using modern flashes?

[Jac@stafford.net]

As for the mechanical synchronizer, what do you have to do to adjust it to X? have you had much luck with it in terms of using modern flashes?

There is a PC flash connection on the unit. Plug in the flash.

On the side of the unit is a slider for the delay of flash. Look through the back of the camera as you press the release. Move the slider up or down (probably up) and shoot, repeat until you can see the flash through the lens, then turn the lock screw to keep the setting. Longer delays up to 1/50th are for bulbs, and are down on the slider.

I look forward to the measurements you find. An investment in an adequate dial caliper and thread gauge is a good idea for anyone involved in these things or any DIY project. For a dial caliper I use a General Tools Plas Dial Caliper. Mine is 15 years old and still adequate. Thread gauges are even less expensive.

[AtlantaTerry]

An investment in an adequate dial caliper and thread gauge is a good idea for anyone involved in these things or any DIY project. For a dial caliper I use a General Tools Plas Dial Caliper. Mine is 15 years old and still adequate. Thread gauges are even less expensive.

Here in the States one place full of inexpensive tools (most from China) is the chain of Harbor Freight's 600 stores. On my last visit I was looking at their selection of calipers and thread gauges.
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...CategoryExpand