Using Flashbulbs
Hi my name is Bill Cress and I am starting this blog to help anyone that is interested in taking photographs using flashbulbs.
I will be pleased to answer any questions that you may have and to provide technical advise based on my vast experience in the field.
Check this blog occasionally for new items of interest.
Regards
Bill Cress
posted by Flashman at 5:17 PM
7 Comments:
I have been using flashbulbs with my vintage stereo cameras. I have a quantity of the largerscrew base bulbs. Is there any practical way to use them with a digital slr. I would like to have the additional light output available to me.
August 22, 2005 5:38 AM
Very informative blog. I found everything I needed here. I also have some good resources . Great content!
May 2, 2006 6:29 PM
Thanks for the info. I am trying to help a local Highschool. They are producing a play in which a person is to use a flash camera in the 1930's I have a camea and would like to use a real flash bulb. I have an old flash unit that has a 5/8 inch socket with a two pin attachment. What type of bulb would this require and what would be a good source. Also looks like the unit used 2 c cells.
November 25, 2006 5:24 PM
Hi the information was very helpful. I am tring to help a local High School with a play. They have a character that uses a flash in the 1930's era. I have a flash unit with a 5/8 base and 2 aposing pins holder. Do you know the type of bulb this would be and sugestions for sources?
November 25, 2006 5:27 PM
To use flashbulbs with a digital camera, use focal plane type bulbs which burn longer. #6 or FP26, set camera to manual, and shutter speed to 1/30sec or slower.
For flash with 5/8" socket use #5 flashbulbs, source= www.flashbulbs.com.
anonymous, same answer #5 bayonet base flashbulbs.
Bill Cress
The Flashman
January 23, 2007 11:11 AM
Kind regards
September 18, 2007 7:38 AM
I have just started using flashbulbs in an Argus C3 camera. Last night a clear Westinghouse 5 or 25 (I forget) flashbulb exploded, sending glass all over my subjects, practically deafening me and blinding them. No more posing for me! So, is this normal, or an obscure event? Is there a way to tell if it will happen again?
March 5, 2008 1:32 PM
Post a Comment
<< Home