Graflex.org Forum Index Graflex.org
Get help with your Graflex questions here
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

What batteries are used in the Strobeflash IV?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Graflex.org Forum Index -> Flash Help
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Bart



Joined: 30 Apr 2018
Posts: 2
Location: Buena Park, CA

PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:53 pm    Post subject: What batteries are used in the Strobeflash IV? Reply with quote

I have a Graphic Strobeflash IV that I would like to resurrect and I have some questions.

1) What is the part number for the batteries?

2) Am I going to need to replace any capacitors because of age?

3) I know that there use to be kits to convert the battery pack to use off 110 volt power or rechargeable batteries? Does someone still make that kit?

4) The Strobeflash units were rated in watt-seconds up to 200 WS. How does that relate to guide number?

Thank you for your assistance.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Dan Fromm



Joined: 14 May 2001
Posts: 2118
Location: New Jersey

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

First hit on a Google search for "stroboflash iv":

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroboflash

Spelling still matters.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Bart



Joined: 30 Apr 2018
Posts: 2
Location: Buena Park, CA

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 5:21 pm    Post subject: They were expensive then and much more expensive now! Reply with quote

Thank you for the link. Based on the price, I need an alternative means of powering the unit.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
45PSS



Joined: 28 Sep 2001
Posts: 4081
Location: Mid Peninsula, Ca.

PostPosted: Tue May 01, 2018 9:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check your private messages.
_________________
The best camera ever made is the one that YOU enjoy using and produces the image quality that satifies YOU.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
primus96



Joined: 13 Nov 2003
Posts: 225
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom

PostPosted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:14 pm    Post subject: Re: Stroboflash Reply with quote

The specific batteries are obsolete, not produced and the adapter unit has also been out of production for quite a while.

My interest was why the Supermatic shutter of my Graphic had only 'X' contact. I was very surprised to find that electronic flash had already been around before the 4x5 Pacemaker Graphic was introduced.
My Metz 45CT1 is a seven-stone weakling against what my Heiland bulb gun can do.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Graflex.org Forum Index -> Flash Help All times are GMT
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group