Wollensak 108mm Lens attachment for Flash

[Csholl]

Hi,


I have an old Wollensak Lens 108mm for a Graphic View Camera. My question is, is there a Flash attachment for this lens? A picture of the type of lens is attached.236625 Also, do any view camera lenses have flash attachments or extension cords for flash?

[RandyB]

I believe the fitting is call a bi-post. Paramount might have a flash cord in that fitting but it depends on what type of flash you want to use. Most bi-post cords go to what is called a household plug (2 blade). This type of fitting was very common in the 30's--50's until everyone standardized on the PC connection. There were also other types of flash connections in those days.

[RandyB]

https://paramountcords.com/product/bp-pf-bipost-to-pc-female-6-inches/

[Csholl]

Ok...Thx for the info. I'm guessing most flashes can fit this? Not sure...

[Mark Sampson]

Yes, the bi-post to pc cord will allow you to connect to modern flash units, remote triggers, et al.
People say that the bi-post is identical to many electric shaver cords, so you might be able to adapt one of those. I haven't tried that, though.

[Tin Can]

I bought a lot of sealed in OE junk direct from Paramount

Only yesterday I ordered 100 feet 24 gauge double flat and a pushbutton to fire flash bulbs



Ok...Thx for the info. I'm guessing most flashes can fit this? Not sure...

[Tin Can]

I use the same 108 lens on my Printed 4X5

Here is a Honeywell Flash for Flashbulb with battery and wrong adapter

and a picture shot with that combo years ago

The modern flash on the right recharges and the Flash is durable, meaning reusable

Notice similar reflectors that fold

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52740755936_e03d835dfc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2omwahd)IMG-1584 (https://flic.kr/p/2omwahd) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52252659592_388ff3183b_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2nBoxf1)Green Eye (https://flic.kr/p/2nBoxf1) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

Plastic cameras with the 108

I calibrate them for 5 feet, use a wire finder and flash

Plenty of DOF

I just guess 5 feet

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51658970811_2491ef8e0b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGVJfx)IMG-0809 (https://flic.kr/p/2mGVJfx) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

[Tin Can]

Plastic cameras with the 108

I calibrate them for 5 feet, use a wire finder and flash

Plenty of DOF

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51658970811_2491ef8e0b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2mGVJfx)IMG-0809 (https://flic.kr/p/2mGVJfx) by TIN CAN COLLEGE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/tincancollege/), on Flickr

I just guess 5 feet