Screw-base bulb flash

[nickrapak]

I recently stumbled upon a substantial cache of older screw-base flashbulbs, mostly 22s. I am looking for a flashgun to put them into, but I can't seem to find one that the star wars fans haven't jacked the price up on. Ideally, I am looking for one with a 7" reflector for under $30. Does anybody know of any brands or styles that could be this cheap, or am I stuck paying $100 for something I could have got for $10 at a yard sale five years ago?

 

[premo]

I was kind of hoping that whole light saber thing was dieing down, guess not, huh?

 

[JBrunner]

Sadly the destruction of so many has driven up the price in the photo camp as well. They are getting pretty rare. I think your best bet is as you mentioned, yard and garage sales where the seller doesn't realize the value.

 

[okto]

Blerg. It's about time to start making our own. Shouldn't be hard: alkaline batteries, standard household bulb socket, jack for flash sync cable.

 

[mopar_guy]

You can still find Graflites on eBay for $50 but you may need some patience.

 

[nickrapak]

That was fast...I just found a Graflite 3-cell for $30. Turns out the guy didn't know he had a star wars fan's wet dream. Either way, it's one more saved from the fanboys.

 

[okto]

Thanks, Nick. Tools should always be used, never enshrined.

 

[quantumhelp]

pardeescamera on ebay has a complete unit with reflector $40.00 buy now. 12-14-10