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johnny5
Joined: 02 Jul 2017
Posts: 11
PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:35 pm   Post subject: Do Graflex 3 Cell replicas function as originals?

I tried looking for a Graflex 3 Cell for my camera, what I did not expect we're the prices to be so high. The prices were out of my range, and I eventually decided to purchase a replica. What I am wondering is if the replicas are essentially like originals. Will it attach properly to my camera? Can I throw D batteries in there, put a Press 25 on it and fire it? Can I put a flash reflector on it? Will vintage extension cables work with it? Remote? Solenoid control? Does the 4.5v light behind the glass eye work? These are the questions I would like answers to before I purchase a replica.
Sparkie
Joined: 23 Jun 2017
Posts: 5
PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:59 am

If you really want to know, you should just buy one.
45PSS
Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
PostPosted: Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:25 pm

depends on the source.
https://graflex.org/helpboard/viewtopic.php?t=1608&highlight=graflex+replica
don't know if they are still in business or not, link is dead.
johnny5
Joined: 02 Jul 2017
Posts: 11
PostPosted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 6:26 am

Yes, it seems the link is dead and that they have been reborn as The Graflex Shop. Strangely enough, even though it is still Repliflex running the site, the flashes they sell say that they do have no electronics, and as a result cannot be used as flash guns.
GraflexFlashLover
Joined: 12 Dec 2002
Posts: 23
PostPosted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:11 am

The replica flashes this guy sells absolutely function the same as the original.

http://romanprops.com/product/camera-flashgun/

There have been many replicas over the years however and not all of them were functional flashes.
jerryg
Joined: 04 Apr 2017
Posts: 74
PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 5:46 am

I can tell you the reflector mount holes are not quite right, it is very difficult to put the reflector on.
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