The “Norm Phil-46” flash is a Soviet model that is now considered obsolete. Despite this fact, it is used by lovers of outdated cameras. Soviet technology has always been of high build quality, recognizable design. Technical innovations fully met the criteria of their time and even today are still of interest.
Features
What does the Norm Phil-46 flash look like? Instructions, a sync lead and a storage case are included. The unit is an electronic pulsed flash. It is a source of superstrong pulsed light. These light pulses in spectral composition resemble natural lighting. That is why the flash can be used to create black and white photos and color. The device release date is 1984. In the USSR, most of the cameras and accessories for them were made at the Baltic factories. The "Norm Fil-46" model is a modernized version of the "Phil-41M". The nominal energy of the unit is 36 J., the power source is a network or a battery like Lightning, the angle of illumination is 50 degrees, the readiness time is 10 seconds, the pulse duration is 1/1300 seconds, and the mass is 320 grams.
How to use
The manual for the Norm Norm-46 flash is detailed. The main difference between Soviet technology is that the manufacturer tried to show in detail to the user how to put into practice a technical novelty. Despite the intuitive understandability, even in such a simple design would not be out of place to understand.
How does the flash work? In order to use the device, you must connect it to the mains power. Included is a cord. It is powered by an alternating current of 220 V or a direct current source with a voltage of 280 to 300 Volts. The instructions for the Norm Phil-46 flash say that it joins the camera and is compatible with Soviet models such as Zenith.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews, many amateur enthusiasts have left the Norm Fil-46 outbreak since Soviet times. The instructions for the unit indicate how to properly connect it to the camera. Users note that the design is simple and straightforward. The standard equipment includes a flash, synchro wire and a cover. The unit is convenient to use, regardless of the camera model. The average cost of an external network flash is six hundred rubles. Among the shortcomings: the model is outdated, it is difficult to adapt. In general, this vintage thing is one of the nostalgic memories of the Soviet past.