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Re: [OM] XA camera flashes

Subject: Re: [OM] XA camera flashes
From: Tomoko Yamamoto <tomokoy@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 1998 22:02:47 -0800
At 05:35 PM 1/5/98 -0800, Hank Hogan wrote:
>Robert Ashdown wrote:
>> 
>Well, it might be possible to cannibalize the electronics
>and flash tube/reflector out of one of those disposable
>35mm flash units.  I'm guessing that the capacitor is 
>quite similar.  The capacitor is 330V and packs quite a
>punch so be careful to discharge it before you touch any
>part of the electronics!
>
>It just depends on what is wrong with the A-11 flash unit.
>Think how fun it would be to fix it yourself! 
>
>Big camera stores like Samy's in Los Angeles, CA have them
>frequently.  
>
I have once seen on the Internet how to take apart a disposable camera.  If
you do a search, you might be able to find a site.  I recall that it was a
some sort of camera class.


Tomoko Yamamoto
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