Flash for 2 1/4 x 3 1/4

[Curt]

What would be a good replacement for the chrome cylinder bulb light saber type flash for a Busch C camera? It looks like a Metz might attach to the bar on the right side of the camera, are there any that would look right on this camera?

Thanks,
Curt

 

[phaedrus]

A CT45 series Metz flash? At least it would work if the shutter has X-synchronization.

 

[David A. Goldfarb]

The ring with the clip that attaches to the old press camera flash mounts is generally known as an "e-clip." They used to be made by Veach, which makes the Jones Bracket, but I couldn't find it there. If you want an electronic flash, you can probably find an old Honeywell Strobonar with the right clips on the handle. Here's one--

http://cgi.ebay.com/Honeywell-Strob...4|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

With anything that old, figure the battery needs to be recelled, and if it doesn't, that's a bonus.

If you've got the flashbulb handle, you can probably move the clips to another handle mount flash like Metz.

 

[Curt]

I hadn't hear of the "e-clip" term before, I'm not that familiar with the nomenclature of the old press cameras. I'll see what I can get to fit, the Honeywell looks good. I remember using flash bulbs way back but I can't remember what camera I was using. I haven't used a flash in a long time. It would be nice if my flash bulb unit could be converted to a flash tube but I have better fish to fry.

 

[mgb74]

Caution, shameless plug below:

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)


But, as David noted, does need to be recelled.

 

[ypres.bass]

hi, i need connect any flash to Graflex Speed Graphic 1.A 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 , but it have only "twin pin" connector for flashes.
i need connect METZ CT45-1 or studioflashes. both have a x.synth connector.

thx (or thc or what?)

 

[bdial]

These folks are in the U.S. but they could sell you a cord that would do it.
http://www.paramountcords.com/

 

[mgb74]

An electric shaver cord (at least here in the US) happens to fit the twin post. You could take a pc to pc cord, cut it, and splice the shaver cord in. Not pretty, but it does work.