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2004 Itbs going to be a great Contax year

Hi Albert,

The only cord solution I came up with was to undo the screws holding the two halves of the off camera flash holder and then epoxy them together along with replacing the screws. It still makes for a flimsy holder for such a heavy flash as the TLA360. Or use a bracket that flips the camera thus eliminating the need to flip the flash... which is the source of the stress on the shoe mount.

Just a note, I also had a Canon off-camera cord shoe bust at the bracket end. The 550EX is also a big, heavy unit. And a photojournalist buddy of mine had the same thing happen. Instead of metal, the shoe feet are plastic with a slot on one side that creates the weak point. I now use Canon TTL radio transmitters for a cordless solution. The only off camera cord I never had a problem with was Nikon. Beefier unit and shoe combined with lighter flashes.

As far as radio control of Contax flash, there is none as far as I know. Canon is far advanced by comparison. But I do use Pocket Wizard in studio with the 645 and N gear.
 
Marc,

Thanks for your response.

I will look into the "Custom Bracket". I think it rotates the camera.

The Metz 54-MZ3 has wireless TTL feature. Unfortunately, the Contax body does not support it.

Albert.
 
Albert, where are you located?

I have a custom 645 rotating bracket that I got and never used because I went to the square Kodak digital back. So, it's for sale. It was the lightest one I could find without
compromising sturdiness.

-Marc
 
Hi Marc,

I live in the BayArea.

I just find out that I can use the FreeWire to do TTL wireless with the Quantum digital Q-flash. It also allows compensation, auto-fill, 2nd curtain sync. If I go with this option, a bracket will be not be needed or feasible.

Thanks for the offer, if I decide to get the bracket, I will definitely contact you directly first.

Albert.
 
Good find Albert.

To heavy for me, but evidently not for you. I presume use
of flash on a stand is the reason no bracket is needed?
 
Yes Marc, Ideally, I would like to use the wireless TTL flash on a stand for my editorial work.

For those interested. You may go to the Quantum site to learn more on the TTL wireless flash.

Basically, For N1 and C645, you need:
2 FireWire transceivers
FW64 for sync-in adapter
FW31 sync-out to the Q-flash
Quantum Digital Q-flash
Battery supply, say Quantum Turbo C

They run over $1200 I guess. It is a very expensive option. I may use my mono-lites and my trusty flash meter instead, or TLA360 with the bracket or off camera cord if situation allows.

Still looking for options.
 
Marc Williams-

Did you ever find out who makes the diffuser for the Sunpak 120J ttl? I ordered the $19.95 "socks" that Adorama makes for mine but I would like to find one like you posted. FYI...I usually shoot manual (meas w/ Sekonic 508) with my flash but I tried it TTL auto on my 645 with the Yashica/Contax mod and the ready light comes on but I never get the ttl "ok" light. Any advice? I have the Canon modules too and on my 10D the light does not work either. No response from Sunpak yet. Also...Have you had any experience with the new Sunpak Ringflash on your C 645? I just sent in my first roll of film using the new ringflash. I should have contact sheets in a few days. Any thoughts you or other forum members can share would be appreciated. ---Greg
 
Greg, actually, that ball diffuser will fit a Quantum and the Hasselblad D-40 flash. I have never seen another one since I got that one 10 or so years ago. It was from one of those trinkets and trash type photo accessory companies who's name escapes me. IF you come across a supplier PLEASE let me know.
 
I just read elsewhere that a Contax rep had informed a forum user that Contax have an ND2 in the pipeline for the summer. Here's hoping. Anyone else know anything about this?

Cheers, Ivan
 
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