Hi All,
I've recently dug into flash bulbs. I'd like to begin experimenting in the studio. I have never done any kind of artificial lighting before aside from flashes built into cameras that go off when I don't want them to.
I have a Tilt-A-Mite flash gun on the way, but I'm sure it will only hold the small bulbs.
I also have an old HP D/C adjustable power supply.
Is it possible to look up the trigger voltages for flashbulbs of various types, dial in my power supply, connect the red probe to the lower bulb contact, and the black probe to the screw contact, and pop away? Either by turning on the PSU, or using alligator clips to connect the positive wire to trigger the bulb?
Could it be that easy? (If I don't want sync) All I'm doing is getting the ignition filament hot enough so it sets off the more intense light emitting filaments, right?
If I DO want sync, could it be as easy as flaying open a PC cord, and connecting my alligator clips from my DC source to the right wires? If I understand correctly the leaves of the shutter are wired with contacts that briefly kiss during the exposure, completing the circuit and allowing electrons to flow, so I could leave the power supply on during the whole operation and get a synced exposure only when I trigger the shutter.
I have a Fujinon 150 5.6 W that has a flash port but no mention of it's class. No "M", "X" or anything that I can see, aside from "B." Do unmarked flash sockets usually mean one or the other?
I did do a search before posting, and found information on the forum here and here. There is some talk of using a solenoid and capacitors to build a sync flash gun of sorts, but is that really necessary?
Thanks,
Sylvester
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