Can I use a Winder CW on a 500cm?

[BenZucker]

The title says it all. If it can't be done I would be curious to know why.

[chriscrawfordphoto]

Nope. There are electronic connections between a winder and body so that the shutter release on the winder will work.

[Q.G.]

That, and the mechanical link between winder and camera is very different from that on the 500 C/M.
If you want to use a winder CW, you need the 503 CXi (only the version with that "i") or 503 CW.

[epig]

There was an aftermarket winder available in the 70's, IIRC, for the 500CM series bodies. Check around on Fleece-Bay, keh.com, or your local camera swapmeet.
Eric