I use a Rollei Beta-4 Flashgun. Its a reasonable non-dedicated unit (probably for the Rolleiflex 35SL?) -- and cost me $20 at Cameta. Why try making a lash-up when you can have one of those...? PJN ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Marc James Small <marcsmall@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Rolleiflash? Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:16:14 -0500 At 03:35 PM 11/24/2009, Richard Knoppow wrote: > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Sanders McNew" <sanders@xxxxxxxxx> >To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:49 PM >Subject: [rollei_list] Rolleiflash? > > >> >> Has anyone ever seen a Rolleiflash converted from >> bulb to electronic use? Melanie wants a flash and I >> thought it worthwhile to see if a Rolleiflash might be >> an option. >> > I don't think this is practical although one could adapt >the mounting arrangement for a light-weight strobe unit. One >can still find old unused flashbulbs and they are still made >although expensive. Actually, they were always expensive. Richard I believe that the NOS Oriental bulbs are quite inexpensive. Marc msmall@xxxxxxxxxxxx Cha robh bàs fir gun ghràs fir! --- Rollei List - Post to rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Subscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Unsubscribe at rollei_list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the subject field OR by logging into www.freelists.org - Online, searchable archives are available at //www.freelists.org/archives/rollei_list ____________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=y9B3h7uIH5Um9N_VY6bzDQAAJ1CFvWsK0aPdMheUo8sJIF0dAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEUgAAAAA=