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cchaven
Joined: 05 Apr 2010
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Location: Roanoke, VA
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 Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject: 2-cell Graflite question |
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Is there any reason why you couldn't use the 7 inch reflector and large screw based bulbs on a 2-cell handle? Or should I just stick with the Press 25's and the smaller reflector?
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alecj
Joined: 09 May 2001
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Location: Alabama
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:37 am Post subject: |
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| No problem with using the larger reflector. Are you using the 2772 case with the 2747 reflector? |
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cchaven
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Location: Roanoke, VA
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| Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, that is what I'm doing. I don't like the way the 2745 reflector base retains the bulbs...it always feels like I'm going to break the bulb when I push it in. I prefer the standard twist & lock bayonet mount. Thankfully I have an adapter to use the smaller bayonet base bulbs in the screw type base. |
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45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
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Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.
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| Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I don't like the way the 2745 reflector base retains the bulbs...it always feels like I'm going to break the bulb when I push it in. |
Use the http://www.southbristolviews.com/pics/Graphic/manual-pdf/GrafliteService.pdf and check the lamp release for proper operation. Sounds like something is not moving far enough to allow the bulb to be fully released.
If the above link goes bad: http://www.southbristolviews.com/ graflex manuals link in the left plane.
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Jim23
Joined: 08 Sep 2001
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Location: US/Greater Cincinnati, Ohio
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| Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 2:12 am Post subject: Don't lick the base.... |
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| A small-town Minnesota newspaper editor, owner, photographer that I knew used flashbulbs right up until the late 1970's. He shot Plus-X in a Mamiya TLR and used #5 clear bulbs. He would always lick the base of the bulb before inserting it into the flashgun. Not a good idea. I doubt if it helped the electrical connection much and as an added effect, I'm sure mild lead poisoning from the solder on the tip of the base attaching the wire up to the filament.... |
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