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FLASH EXPOSURE
To stop movement in dim light, use flash.
The Electro G's require that the camera battery be installed to trigger flash
exposures. Mount a Strobe Flash Gun in the Accessory Shoe and connect the
synchro cord to the Flash Sync. [PC] Terminal. The GSN / GTN and GL have both
a Hot Shoe and PC terminal. Flashbulbs can be used when the indicator on the
lens is set at the lightening bolt symbol. Some models have an M & X selector. X is
for Strobe [Electronic Flash]. All these models in the G group will synch Strobe in
the AUTO setting at all but the highest shutter speeds for outdoor fill light.
If you plan to use a strobe flash with the Electro 35, G or GS that does not have a
hot shoe, you need to place insulation tape on the base of the shoe to prevent the
flash from shorting out.
If you do not follow this, a charged flash will fire as soon as it is installed, or simply
drain it's batteries when switched on after it is installed. The use of one of the older
strobe flash units without a hot shoe contact will avoid this problem as well as the
use of a Flash Bracket [highly recommended].
If you still have flashbulbs and want to have some fun, align the Flash Symbol on
the exposure Control Ring with the red triangular mark. The shutter speed is
automatically set at 1/30 sec. [ “M” type, flash-bulb synch ]. Focus the camera and
divide the guide number of the strobe flash or flash bulb by the flash-to-subject
distance. The figure thus obtained should be set by turning the Aperture Ring.
Example: ASA 100 film - guide number 84 - divide by distance (15 ft.) equals f/5.6
aperture. NOTE: The guide number differs with ASA film speeds.
