Want to Buy WTB: Canon V3 flash bulb gun OR similar flash unit that uses old fashioned bulbs

Hey all,

I've always wanted to use flash bulbs on my Canon EF & AE-1P, or any of my cameras for that matter.

Some have doubted whether they made a purpose-built device for this, but indeed they did and it's called the Canon V3. I've included a picture. (Butkus site, Canon EF, Pt. 2, Pages 6-7)

I'd also be open to any other cold/hot shoe mounted flash guns (if a cold shoe, it obviously needs a PC connector). Whaddya got? Make me an offer

Honeywell Tilt-a-Mite II

I have two things you might be interested in.

1st- Honeywell Tilt-A-Mite II. Pretty neat little flash. I believe it is a hot shoe, however if you want to put it on a side bracket, the top flips back and you can unplug the PC cable and plug into your camera. There is a button on the back that says "cube advance", so apparently it takes cubes.

2nd- Canon J-3, cold shoe with PC cable. a switch on the bottom lets you choose if you want to use "AG" bulbs or "PH" bulbs. There is one (1) bulb in the flash and a package of five (5) to go with it.

I really don't know what these things are worth, so make me an offer and remember I like camera stuff too.

PS-I did rotate these, but for some reason it didn't end up that way when uploaded.

further investigation

After trying to test these, it seems they both take the same battery of which I do not have a working one. However, did find a web site to purchase them.

http://www.batterymart.com/p-eveready-504-industrial-battery.html

The Canon V3 shows up on eBay frequently. I believe there are 2 or 3 listed right now. I just bought one for $10 so they aren't very expensive. Whether they work or not is a different question. Most likely the capacitor is dried out and would need to be replaced.

RE: The Tilt-a-Mite that JMC1969 offered: This is a great little flash that is compact and easy to pack and looks cool on the camera. I use one often. I also find it easier to use because the AG3 bulbs aren't as overpowering as many of the larger ones are

Think I have a fold up flash at home which could be yours for a donation to Apug in the amount of the postage to get it to you. I won't be home until Wednesday night, so PM me if you still need it on Wednesday.