Broncolor Flash Pack Bonanza

[Daniel Unkefer]

Two Shenpho Light Projectors Canon Lenses Laser Pinhole GOBOS by Nokton48, on Flickr

Two Shenpho Broncolor Impact Projectors have been modified with real Impact Mounts, Canon Digital Lenses 50mm, 135mm F1.8 (SWEET!), Zoom works too, versatile but a bit dim. Laser Cut GOBOS from 0.2mm pinhole to 1.0mm. Works great like a "Poor Man's Pecolight" for adding tiny specks of light where I want them. And GOBO Blades, and an Interior Condenser (the deluxe version on the right) I can make any size light cutout I desire. This will be quite useful for macro still life shooting. Precision lighting control. The basic projector units were $110 and $130 so priced well. I got the idea to build these, from Kevin Taylor's excellent video (linked above) comparing Broncolor compatible Spot Projectors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otlCnzmFw4E

[Daniel Unkefer]

Generic Honeycomb half inch Broncolor Impact Beauty Light by Nokton48, on Flickr

Have wanted a Honeycomb Grid for my Impact Beauty Light, for quite a while. Bought a Generic 1/2 thick Metal Honeycomb online for Thirty Dollars. Used real Gaffers Tape to attach it after cutting. Makes beautiful (more controlled) lighting, not spilling all over the place. Final step will be to zap it with some Flat Black Krylon. I've kept my eyes out for the Broncolor Ones, never to be found so far.. This is a great embellishment on this Beauty Light. I'm really pleased.

Does anybody know where I can buy LARGE sheets of Polarizing Gel? I want to be able to polarize my beeg Pan Lights. 17"x20" is the biggest I see online so far. Anybody know?? Need 20"x20" Polarizing Gels.

[Daniel Unkefer]

Sanpho GOBO test Visatec 1600B 600J 50CT CFV16 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Sanpho GOBO test Visatec 1600B 600J Hasselblad 500C/M CFV16 Digital Back 60mm F3.5 C T* Zeiss Distagon. Clear dome over flash tube. F16 Indicated EI 100. GOBO fired onto canvas background. Image can be made pretty sharp with Canon Digital EF lenses. Broncolor FM Strobe Meter tested the light. Looks pretty even illumination to me. Usuable.

[MrFujicaman]

Have you tried Edmund Scientific in Barrington NJ?

[Daniel Unkefer]

Thank You MFM! Here's a sheet, 'spensive but I can get 19.5"x20" which -might- fit my 10 Degree Broncolor Pulso Honeygrids Grid, I will make some more measurements.


https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/500-x...d-film/28642/#

[bourvil]

As there seem to be a lot of knowledge about Broncolor, I will ask my question here:

I inherited Broncolor generator type 232 or 242 (has both stickers on it) with 3 lamps and 3 tripods. Powerpack has 3 outputs, 3 buttons on top (red (main switch), green (test) and white (is half depressed and can be switched further down)) and 2 sync connectors. Its case is light blue with black top plastic part. I cannot see the power it has, Only at bottom it says that the power consumption is 2700 VA. I guess it is from 1970 era. I did not test it as I want to check all before connection into grid. Has 3 UL lamps with E14 thread for pilot lamp and 3pin connector for flash tube - only 2 lamps have the tube - 1400 and 1600 WS

Can you please tell me more about this powerpack?

Many thanks for any relevant info or help!

[Daniel Unkefer]

As there seem to be a lot of knowledge about Broncolor, I will ask my question here:

I inherited Broncolor generator type 232 or 242 (has both stickers on it) with 3 lamps and 3 tripods. Powerpack has 3 outputs, 3 buttons on top (red (main switch), green (test) and white (is half depressed and can be switched further down)) and 2 sync connectors. Its case is light blue with black top plastic part. I cannot see the power it has, Only at bottom it says that the power consumption is 2700 VA. I guess it is from 1970 era. I did not test it as I want to check all before connection into grid. Has 3 UL lamps with E14 thread for pilot lamp and 3pin connector for flash tube - only 2 lamps have the tube - 1400 and 1600 WS

Can you please tell me more about this powerpack?

Many thanks for any relevant info or help!

Sorry I'm not familiar. What I would consider, is getting a more modern pack, unless you have a way to test and replace innards. A nice 1600J Primo or Pulso Pack, with 1600J Heads (I'd verify that; I bought some olde UL heads once in in a bundle, they were 200 and 800J) is a great start. Carefully check the condition of the cords and insulation/plugs, I've wrapped cords with tape until I am sure they are safe. In good shape the olde Universal blue heads work great with more modern packs, although they are not fan cooled.

Kevin at KHB may have some knowledge; He told me to put my olde Blue 404 Packs away, caps were getting too olde most likely. Email or call him, he's very helpful. Perhaps Broncolor Service? If you want to go that way, buy packs that use LED controllers, not microprocessor controls (which POOF!)

Be wary and consult an expert for safety!

http://www.khbphotografix.com/ServiceParts2.html

[MrFujicaman]

Thank You MFM! Here's a sheet, 'spensive but I can get 19.5"x20" which -might- fit my 10 Degree Broncolor Pulso Honeygrids Grid, I will make some more measurements.


https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/500-x...d-film/28642/#

And now you know why my dad's nickname for me was "The Finder" !

[Daniel Unkefer]

Optical Spots S80 S40 Imoact Visatec 1600B by Nokton48, on Flickr

Still trying to get the Broncolor Optispot to look a bit better; It's pretty soft at the edges. The Generic Optical Spots are behaving sharply very well; In fact I bought a third one (the one with the attached Gobos and Interior Condenser Lens). These are useful units for Macro shooting as well as other applications. Testing the Octobox 150 and the Hasselblad CFV16 Digital Back, 60mm CT* Distagon 500C/M. F16 0.at EI 100.

[Mal Paso]

I just rebuilt a Norman 2000 WS Tri Lite optical spot that I purchased "as is" for a good price. It was like new except the fan housing had separated and the flash tube was 3/8 off center due to too much silicone on the flashtube base. The silicone was used as an insulator on the flashtube base and the assembler used way too much, let it harden so he/she had to bend the flashtube bracket to assemble the unit. The top, left of the projection must have been a real hotspot. Might be why it looks new.

Anyway based on that success I ordered 3" and 5" lenses to complement the 4" that came with it. They are Kodak Carousel lenses and were $21 taxed and shipped. The Tri Lite has a very high leaf count iris built in and came with a holder for 2x2 slides so you can project backgrounds. I see 8" and 10" lenses available but I think shorter may be more useful. It looks like it will take the 2.6" Gobos from Westcott and Godox. You can project all kinds of windows, foliage and shapes.

I'll post some pictures in a while. Still on generators after 80 MPH wind and rain trashed the coast. The spotlight was a nice diversion.