I recently aquired some old photography gear, among them is this thing that has no markings. I've got a bet going with my girlfriend as to what it is. She thinks it might be a strobe head. I think it's a vintage NASA phaser gun like the ones used in the 1950's to rid Earth of all the Martians.
What is this?
-
A
- Thread starter jim10219
- Start date
Recent Classifieds
-
For Sale 9 Rolls FUJI Fujifilm SUPERIA PREMIUM 400 27 exp 3 pro packs
- Started by orbitaldebris
-
For Sale Nikon Nikkor-H 85mm f1.8 AI'd
- Started by Oldwino
-
For Sale DAHLE 552 (20-inch) Trimmer
- Started by Renato Tonelli
-
Sold Leica M2 Camera ("Body Button", No Self-Timer Type) CLA'D
- Started by Renato Tonelli
-
For Sale Agfa Super Isolette CLA'd Medium Format 6x6
- Started by Oldwino
Forum statistics
Strobe head. See the tube?
It most certainly is a phaser gun
But, yes, it's a strobe head, the empty socket in the middle is for a modeling light.
But, yes, it's a strobe head, the empty socket in the middle is for a modeling light.
As always, your girlfriend is right.
So, what was the bet? 
Ha! You guys took me too seriously! Of course it's a strobe head. But what I really wanted to know was what kind was it. It won't plug into the Ascor or Novatron power pack that I got it with. I was hoping someone would recognize the plug or something and give me a little more insight into brand, or better yet, model.
And you're right. The girlfriend is always right. That's why I don't bet anything with her other than chores, cause Lord knows I'm doing them anyway.
And you're right. The girlfriend is always right. That's why I don't bet anything with her other than chores, cause Lord knows I'm doing them anyway.
I never used Strobe equipment, what makes you think they made this flash head ? I don't think Strobe ever exported to the US, someone near me took over the company or rather its rights but I think he was really only offering servicing, maybe some new equipment but it was always bespoke. They had a small place near Farringdon tube station in London in the 198's.
Ian
"Strobe" as a noun, not as a maker's name or brand name.
It fits the very rare Septatron powerpacks
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2006
- Messages
- 1,481
- Format
- Multi Format
Hi, 98% certain it's a Norman lighthead; don't know the model offhand, but it would be compatible with the old P-800 packs. You can probably look up the flashtube, if you want, by unplugging it and look for a number printed on the underside of the base.
Strobe is the US slang shortening of Stroboscope which isn't the same as a normal flash unit, it's what you have at discos etc, pulsed flashes at a variable rate.
Strobe was also the name of a very early British manufacturer of high quality Studio Flash units, amongst the first in the world, they were around until the 1990's.
Ian
"Strobe" is also U.S. slang for a xenon flash tube used in on camera and studio flashes, as in "studio strobes" rather than "photofloods".
I agree with Mr Bill, Norman Head LH2400 for some strange reason painted in white. How much are you asking for it?
It’s not a NASA phaser gun for use against Martians but a Martian laser gun for use against NASA (and other Earthlings). Any writings in an earthly language is mere trickery and disguise.
Really... Mork and I both had one but I dropped mine in a NYC sewer and didn’t really want to recover it.
Ah. The LAPD must be burning some marijuanha fields...
DEA, I believe.
- Joined
- Jun 21, 2003
- Messages
- 29,832
- Format
- Hybrid
its a hose and attachment for a shop vac
No they are smoking them off duty.
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2006
- Messages
- 1,481
- Format
- Multi Format
Hi, I don't think a 2400, but perhaps LH2000 (I'm not certain, though). These white ones were used by a large US portrait chain (circa 1980ish?) to make them less obtrusive hanging out in front of a reflecting panel arrangement.
Actually, I believe the term 'strobe' DOES come from the stroboscope. Read about Harold Edgerton, and his highspeed photography work (starting with stroboscopes) at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Eugene_Edgerton
All Strobes /Stroboscopes can be used as a flash unit using a single or multiple pulses of light (of variable frequency), but no commercial flash unit can be used as a Stroboscope.
The only references to photographic use of Strobes is the work of Edgerton and others using the stroboscopic effect, so it's a misnomer to call a flash unit a Strobe.
Ian
| Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here. |
PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:  |