CEYOO/CTOOM question

[wtallman]

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Another question from a Leica newbie:

 

I got this IIIf kit not long ago, which included a CEYOO flash bulb assembly. Found the 22.5 volt battery (Eveready), and then decided I didn't want to use it atop the camera, so I got a CTOOM flash bracket. It arrived today and I discovered that it didn't include the shoe. There are two small holes drilled where the shoe should be mounted.

 

Did I get an incomplete bracket assembly? What shoe should I get to put on the CTOOM? Or is there some other canonical means of mounting the flash on the bracket? I'm really trying to be period correct here, and I need some advice, please.

 

Thanks for reading.

 

Bill Tallman

[doubice]

Bill,

 

Yes, the CTOOM is supposed to have a shoe on top of the tilting bracket. Without the shoe, it cannot be used for its intended purpose - a flash bracket.

 

I would suggest you return it to the seller and demand a refund; without the shoe the bracket is unusable.

 

The other way to remedy the situation would be to get a cheap parts camera, remove its shoe and attach it to the CTOOM. The CTOOM was available in molded plastic and crackle finish metal - the metal version is more desireable and easier to fix.

 

Best,

 

Jan

[wtallman]

Well, I was typing a response and other things came up, so I stopped. When I got back, I had begin to wonder if the plastic CTOOMs had the same shoe. So I googled and got an Ebay auction for a plastic CTOOM with the shoe prominently on display with the proper screws and all.

 

I'd paid $19.99 for the metal bracket, and I just paid $19.99 for a plastic bracket that has the shoe. All told, I'm out $38.98 for a working CTOOM. I see them listed for not that much south of $100.00 and those without a box. I think I just made out fairly well for less than $50.00

 

Dunno what I'll do with the plastic version. Given that I'll likely never use the flash with the IIIf, dunno if it makes any difference in any case. I just don't like having stuff that doesn't work as it should.

 

In any case, thanks for the response!

 

Bill Tallman

[doubice]

Bill,

 

You can still get a cheap parts camera (less than US$10.00), remove the shoe and attach it to the plastic CTOOM. Most camera shoes are held by 4 screws - you can tap and trill the top of the CTOOM or, drill the parts shoe to fit the CTOOM.

 

I would than sell the plastic CTOOM to recover some of the money spent to make the metal CTOOM complete... Or - keep it as a spare for the next Leica you will acquire.....

 

Best,

 

Jan

[wtallman]

Bill,

 

You can still get a cheap parts camera (less than US$10.00), remove the shoe and attach it to the plastic CTOOM. Most camera shoes are held by 4 screws - you can tap and trill the top of the CTOOM or, drill the parts shoe to fit the CTOOM.

 

I would than sell the plastic CTOOM to recover some of the money spent to make the metal CTOOM complete... Or - keep it as a spare for the next Leica you will acquire.....

 

Best,

 

Jan

 

Good grief!! Another Leica?

 

Uh oh... The dreaded LAS! (Leica Acquisition Syndrome)... (LDOOM)!!!

 

Uh, oops... now I'm using smilie icons. Sheesh, what next?

 

 

Bill Tallman