4803CX power supply, unused since serviced by Speedotron factory, current model with rocker switches, dent in housing is clearly visible in front corner in 2nd photo, otherwise Mint, $1800
4803 power supply, with earlier more reliable toggle switches, Mint-, $1700 This is what I use on a daily basis.
Super Strobe 2400WS power supply with 6 equal output outlets, custom power supply by Speedotron, with 2 custom 4' long light banks--made by local repairman Reno Devon, each with 3 linear strobe tubes and 3 quartz modeling lights, with velcro all around perimeter of reflectors--for mounting diffusion material or Polarizing filters or whatever, mounted on Mole Richardson collapsable castered base stands, great museum lighting outfit, fantastic banquet photography or for illuminating a large painting, mural, or whatever, working well, Ex, $3000 Note that the below listed striplights are made by the same person and may be purchased for spares.
1201A power supply, 1200 WS, Ex, $600
Adaptor cable to use 206VF head on smaller output outlets, $35 only with 206VF head
202VF head, UV tube, fan, variable angle, reflector, cover, Mint, $400
Focusing spotlight, with fan and Fresnel lens, Ascor QC8 head adapted to Speedotron Blackline, Ex+, $350
Focusing spotlight on Boom stand for use with Speedotron Blackline. Ascor series 600 head mounted inside a focusing spotlight on an older very well made Johnson Ventlight boomstand. Ex+/$1000. The 1st image was made with the J-V spotlight plugged into the same power supply being used to illuminate the J-V spotlight. The 2nd image was made with the J-V spotlight plugged into a 2nd Speedotron power supply used only to power the J-V modeling light. There is a modeling light switch on the J-V spotlight.
3' long striplights in reflectors, with modelling lights and mounting yokes, Ascor series 600 for Speedotron Blackline, Ex, $500 each, 3 available.
Speedotron blackline striplight made by local repairman Reno Devon, will handle 2400WS, basic in appearance and function, about 12" long tube mounted on aluminum plate with modeling light and electronics, 4, including 2 working and 2 working, but in need of new flash tubes, $500 all. These are currently in use in my studio. I have them mounted in a 5X10' skylight. When the sun goes down, I get nearly the same effect from the strobe lights, except better. So good that I use them during daylight as well. The light is more consistent too. I know what the F-stop is no matter how much sun is coming through. I do have a diffusion sheet of velvet polycarbonate plastic at the bottom of the skylight. I broke one flash tube before I installed them in my skylight. I broke one flash tube after I installed the remaining 3 in my skylight. There is no difference in the performance between 2 and 3 because the total light output is 4800WS behind a diffusion sheet.
Focusing spotlight, modeling light with switch, barndoors, mounting yoke for 3/4" stud, Ascor series 600 for Speedotron Blackline, Mint, $450
Speedotron mounting collar or head mount, for adding to your custom built softbox, NEW, 6 available, $17. These are difficult to find because almost no one else stocks them. I build my own soft boxes. My only light for most of the images on these web pages is a 5X10' skylight that doubles as a softbox. I pump 4800W of light through it and overpower daylight.
Speedotron 2 wing barndoors for 7" reflector, Ex+, 3 available, $40 each
11" reflector, Mint, $43
Speedotron umbrella reflector to fit all current blackline heads or brownline M11 or M11Q heads, beatup, but serviceable as reflectors or good for making into soft box connectors, $5 ea.
Speedotron 10X26" striplight softbox, Mint, $80
Speedotron 36" umbrella, clear plastic sleeve, 1/4" shaft, Mint-, $20
Speedotron Accelerator cable 55517 AL-4 Minolta 4000AF, new-in-plastic-bag, $15
Speedotron Accelerator cable 55512 AM-4 Metz 45CT-3 and Metz 45CT-4, new-in-plastic-bag, $15
SPEEDOTRON BROWNLINE
Speedotron M10 light head, with umbrella mount, with 8" umbrella reflector and with 11" reflector, with MW6 1000WS flash tube (will take MW6Q 2400WS flash tube), with new EAK 100W modeling light, 2 available, Ex+, $175, Ex, $150 Note that the reflector may be moved to and from the head to provide a reflectance angle of from 45 to 70 degrees. Shown with 8" reflector. 11" reflectors like illustrated on the lamphead below also come with these heads.
Speedotron M10 light heads, with accessories as listed above, but with new MW6Q 2400WS flash tube instead of MW6 flash tube, Ex+, $200, 2 available.
Speedotron M10 light head, with interchangeable11" reflector , with MW6 1000WS flash tube (will take MW6Q 2400WS flash tube), with EAD 60W modeling light, with removable cord, Ex+, $150. Note that the reflector may be moved to and from the head to provide a reflectance angle of from 45 to 70 degrees. There are several differences between this head and the above heads: 1) this head does not have the unbrella mount built-into the stand mount as do the above heads, 2) this head has a removable power supply cord (left) whereas the above heads have a fixed cord, 3) this head has an extension cord, 4) this head has an extra cord with plug to mate with the head (as a spare) because the plug on the power cord is damaged but still working, 4) this head uses a different modeling lamp.
Speedotron extension cable for above head, as illustrated above, Ex, $25
Note: the M10 light head is older than the M11 head. the M10 head takes different reflectors than the M11. the M11 accepts Blackline reflectors; the M10 does not.
Brownline extension synch cord, looks like an ordinary extension cord, but it is brown with red ends, Mint, $10
Brownline 11" reflector, for M10 heads, as illustrated above with heads, Ex+, $30
Brownline 8" reflector, for M10 heads, Ex+, $30
NORMAN
Norman "Delta V" 400B portable power supply, Delta V C55X2 charger, LH52K lamphead with tube and reflector, shoulder strap, R5003 Dual Charge cable, 400WS max, 400/200/100/50WS settings, lamphead has open flash button making this a good unit for painting with light, instructions, with NEW strobe tube that I have only tested once and put back into its box + a used tube with broken protective glass outer shell is that still works. $875
P2000D Power Pack, 2000 Watts, 7 head outlets, 50 output combinations, variable intensity modeling light switch, ready/test light, instruction book copy, 2 available, Mint-, $800, Ex-, $600 Note: cleaner one on right. One on left has a couple of dents on the end facing the camera and numerous scratches, but it functions as well.
Norman castered base for use with norman P2000D power packs, Ex+, $50 each, 2 available. See photo above of castered bases with 2 P2000D power supplies.
Norman packmount lightstand, w/mounting brackets, sticker on stand says catalog # 071-10, puts top of lightstand at 10' 5" high (10' 8" if power supply is on castered base) maximum, Ex+, $75 (2 more stands available w/o brackets @ $35 each).
10" umbrella reflectors, Ex+, $25 each (3 available)
Norman Y-cord, allows you to use 2 heads on one outlet, Mint, $50
Lumedyne portable electronic flash system including 50 to 400WS power pack #67L, 200 to 400WS booster module #073, rechargable battery #025C, auto/marine battery compartment #029K, high speed module #054X, AC power supply adapter #058H, AC modeling lamp power supply #058L, Lumedyne single quick charger, flash head with 800WS strobe tube and 25W modeling light and straight cord #003M, flash head with 800WS strobe tube and 25W modeling light and coiled cord #004M, 2 #080 snoots, 4 diffusers, 2 Lumedyne 20' extension cables, carrying strap, belt hook, all very clean and has seen very little use. A log of paperwork including the original receipts are included. In the last photo you see all of the Lumedyne equipment illuminated with the Lumedyne lamps. The clamps, the boom arm, and the overhead reflector are not included. This last photo was made in my studio under a 5X10' skylight in the middle of a sunny day; the Lumedyne strobe was on the lowest power setting and the camera was at F16 and 1/500 second and still the daylight was overpowered. You have a total of 800WS available with this ourfit. You may buy and stack additional boosters to achieve a total of 2400WS. The auto/marine battery compartment allows 2 Lumedyne power packs to be used simultaneously and is rare among portable strobe systems. You could use this outfit at your Alaskan wilderness cabin all summer with only a solar charger to keep your battery recharged. Modeling lights on a portable strobe are uncommon too. $1200.
3 BRONCOLOR MONOLIGHTS and accessories altogether as a package as listed below, note that I have only one synch cord with the 3 heads, also note that the heads have built-in slave switches to trigger the lights, $750. The soft light or beauty light with this outfit is wonderful!
MONOLIGHT C171 375WS, variable power settings to 1/8, UV coated tube, 250W modeling light proportional to power setting, compact, 8.3#, with protective bulb cover and standard reflector suitable for use with umbrella, with universal mount for stand, modeling light switch, ready light, open flash, synch cord, built-in slave not working, otherwise Ex+, $400.
MONOLIGHT C70 170WS, variable power settings to 1/4, UV coated tube, 250W modeling light proportional to power setting, compact, 4.4#, with protective bulb cover and standard reflector suitable for use with umbrella, with universal mount for stand, modeling light switch, ready light, open flash, built-in slave, no synch cords, Ex+, $250, 2 available.
SOFT LIGHT OR BEAUTY LIGHT REFLECTOR WITH DIFFUSION SCREEN AND COUNTER REFLECTOR, fits either of the above, Mint, $100 only with the above. The catchlights in this mannequin's eys are painted on. Her eyes are not reflective. The beauty light provides the best catchlights in my opinion, perfectly round and small. With this light, none other need show.
UMBRELLA MOUNT for either of the above, Ex+, $25 only with the above, 2 available
BALCAR
Balcar A5000 power supply, with Gitzo made stand attached, built-in slave, 110/220V, variable intensity modeling lights, spare fuse, power cord, no sync cord, all functions checked and working, Ex, $800 for the power supply by itself or $1100 for the power supply with the 3 heads listed below.
Balcar fan-cooled head, glass bulb protector, no metal bulb cover, new modeling light, Ex, $150
Balcar fan-cooled head, glass bulb protector, metal bulb cover, new flashtube, new modeling light, otherwise Ex, $225 2 available
Balcar light stand for use on pack side, attachment clamps not included, Ex+, $30
Balcar head to Ascor power pack adaptor cable, about 3' long, Ex, $40
ASCOR
Ascor QC8 extension cable. $65
Ascor series 600 focusing Fresnel spotlight with barndoors, 8 pin Amphenol round connector, Ex+, $175
Ascor series 600 head, with new flashtube and reflector (choose from those listed below, with 8 pin Amphenol round connector, Ex+, $125
Ascor reflectors for Norman or Ascor heads, 11" diameter, 8" deep, Ex+ (2 available), $15 ea., VG (1 available), $10
Umbrella reflectors for Norman or Ascor heads, 5.5" diameter, 2.5" deep, Ex+, $10-15.
6 Ascor series 600 heads in need of repair, or for parts, with 8 pin Amphenol round connector, $60
Balcar head to Ascor power pack adaptor cable, about 3' long, Ex, $40
ASCORLIGHT RING LIGHT
Ascor Ring Light, catalog # 011-202, for small portable Ascorlight Auto 1600 strobe, worked last time I used it, 52mm mounting ring, It has an endplug that is the same as the Strobomatic 500 bare bulb strobe head tube. Ex+, $80.
Ascorlight Auto 1600 instructions, original, $50, copy, $20
GRAFLEX STROBOMATIC 500
Years ago I wholesaled all of my Strobomatic equipment that I could find at the time. Several pieces were not found until later. I am offering them now. I believe that this is the last that I have.
GRAFLEX GLOBE STROB 500 BARE BULB STROBE HEAD, BOXED. Uncommon in its day; rare today. This bare bulb strobe head has seen very little use. When it was used it was used carefully. Stored in its foam padded box, it has seen no abuse. $100 each. $175 for both.
BOWENS MACRO LIGHT
Bowens Macrolite, 2 very small strobelights and 2 very small quartz lights (1 strobe and 1 quartz light in same small housing) on flexible arms which are attached to a camera mounting plate, w/power supply, Ex, $250
There's nothing like being able to see exactly what you are going to get and being able to measure light and contrast with an ordinary meter. The "hot light" photographer is probably on average more adept at lighting than the average "strobe photographer."
Bardwell McAlister 750W focusing Fresnel spotlight with 6" diameter snoot and focusing revolving condenser lens with slide-in masks on castered base 4.5-9' folding leg stand, Ex, $600. The Bardwell McAlister spotlight by itself focuses with a soft edge with a varying angle from spot to near flood. The add-on Focospot produces a hard edged image when focused--as illustrated in the last 2 images. The neat Bardwell McAlister logo on the back of the light only show up because the scene is also illuminated with an auxiliary light. Were it not for that auxiliary light, the scene would be higher contrast as seen in the last image where the auxiliary light's intensity is reduced, but still not eliminated for the sake of aesthetics.
Focospot to fit the above light or similar light designed to accept standard 6" accessories. Slide-in masks are included. You may also buy or make your own masks with custom patterns, Ex, $250. Illustrated with above Bardwell McAlister spotlight.
Focospot to fit the above light or similar light designed to accept standard 6" accessories, with revolving disk with different sized circles--otherwise like the above Focospot, or you may make or buy your own masks with custom patterns, Ex, $250. Both of these Focospots will fit any light designed to accept 6" light modifiers.
2 wing barndoors to fit lights with 6" mount, such at the Bardwell McAlister, Ex, 4 available
Focospot to fit the above light, allows focusing light into a hard edged circular or eliptical spot, wheel with several different size masking circles, Ex, $200
Bantam Super Spot, 115V AC, 500W maximum lamp capacity, with 500W bulb, focusing condenser lenses will focus very close with a hard edged circular spot if desired, wheel with 5 different size masking circles, may be removed from included tabletop stand for use on your floor stand with 3/8" stud. Ex+, $200
Bantam Super Spot, 115V AC, 500W maximum lamp capacity, with 500W bulb, similar the above, but designed as a simple focusing spot, may be removed from included tabletop stand for use on your floor stand with 3/8" stud, Ex+, $150
National Photospot 500W spotlight with focusing condenser snoot, on table stand, also with mount to fit over 5/8" light stand stud, produces evenly illuminated circle of light with sharp edge, w/bulb, has a look somewhere between a beehive and a science fiction ray cannon, paint flaking off, DFJ bulb, Ex, $175. Overall scene is illuminated with daylight, camera white balance is set for tungsten, hence the bluish cast on the National Photospot. The spot itself is being projected onto a green background.
2 incandescent lights with ~12" reflectors on ball joints on adjustable position arms on adjustable height stand, great for product shots for Ebay ads, 45" maximum distance between lights, stand ~7' maximum, VG, $60
13" diameter reflector flood with barndoors with Mogul base socket with regular base socket adaptor, tilting mount, designed to mount on 3/8" diameter stud, works, but line cord should be replaced as it is dried out, with in-line switch, VG, $50, or $75 with new wiring
General Electric Blue (daylight balanced) Photofloods #282, new-old-stock, 10 available, $10 each
2 500W and 2 300W large Mogul base lamps, new-old-stock, $5 each
MOLE RICHARDSON LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
(All Ex+ or better)
10X12X34" Molequartz Molekit type 7471 case, 2 Molequartz type 2921 1000W Nooklites, 2 4-leaf type 2924 lightshields (barndoors), 2 type 5603 Molepac stands, case interior foam removed, otherwise Ex+, $450 each, 2 sets available
2 Mole Richardson #4012 dichroic Pyrex bluish filters, for the above type 2921 1000W Nooklites, Ex+, $120
Teenie-Mole, type 4051, 300-800W quartz focusing spot, Ex+, $150
Snoot, 6" diameter, type 40866, Mint, $20
Baby Size SkyHi Stand, type 1581, $160
Baby Size SkyHi Litewate Stand, type 1851, $80
Heavy Duty C-clamp and adaptor, type 500848, allows fixture with 5/8" yoke socket to hang overhead, $16
Lamp spud, type 500787, adapts fixture with 5/8" dia. yoke socket to 3/8-16 thread, adapts fixture with 5/8" dia. yoke socket to any 3/8" dia. stand riser or hanger adapter spud, $10
5/8" to 3/8" spud adaptor, type 23523, 2 available, $8
PHOTOGENIC FOCUSING MINISPOTS
w/Fresnel lens, filter/accessory holder, about 15' line cord w/inline switch, designed for mounting on 3/8" stud, will accept various wattage bulbs, including 200W FEV, 150W CGP, 100W CDJ. Note: Calumet sells these for $175 each ($120 + $20 for bulb + $35 for snoots, $43 for barddoors) + S&H, (old prices). 6 available in Ex+ condition @ $110 each. 2 each large and small snoots available @ $12.50 each. 1 set barndoors available @ $30. 1 diffusion scrim (will serve as filter holder with scrim material replaced with filter) available @ $15
COLORTRAN
COLORTRAN LOCATION LIGHTING KIT 11x14x44" case with 3 Mini King, Model #104-051 1000W maximum quartz lights, each with 4-way barndoors, 2 bulbs, one Colortran light stand, case, Ex+, $375 Note: lights designed to fit on 1/2" or 5/8" stud. The stands are listed in detail below.
Colortran stand, 2' folded, 9' + extended, 3#, 1/2" stud, Ex+, $40
ColorTran converter, model CLQ 3000R, 220V input @ 30 Amps, 3000W, 120V capacity, 5 level output, wiring cut for removal, some wiring required, may be used with any brand hot lights, Ex, $80
Hinelight, spiral neon or fluorescent ringlight, about 18" in diameter with fold out reflectors that make it into a 30" square light source, very bright, 5000 degrees Kelvin, with mount to hold ringlight on tripod in front of 8X10 view or smaller camera, power supply, case, Ex+, $500, and another Hinelight with 3200 degrees Kelvin rating, Ex, $450. Photos of Hinelight with reflectors open from subject's viewpoint and of mannequin head illuminated with the Hinelight and of Sinar 4X5 camera mounted behind the Hinelight on the included camera mounting arm--which is in turn mounted on a Cambo studio stand arm which is not included. There are several mounting holes for mounting the Hinelight camera arm onto a tripod and there are several positions along the arm where you may mount the camera. You may also adjust the height of the Hinelight in relation to your camera. I have other variations of the camera mounting arm with other Hinelights. The 4th image is of the interior of a panoramic camera illuminated with the Hinelight; note the shadowless illumination while still retaining the texture of the various materials. I photographed this interior with a ring flash, but because of the differences in size of the lights, the Hinelight way outperformed the ring flash. You may see the image made with the ringflash on my panoramic cameras page.
UNIVERSAL ACCESSORIES
Westcott 54X40" light tent, style #3887, cone shaped, white Nylon, top hanger secures with Velcro, collapsible, folds up into ~14" diameter case, Mint-, $60
Photoflex Litedisc 42" white/silver reflector, collapsible, folds up into ~14" diameter case, Ex, $50
Helix wall plate, .25X4X8" with 6 holes to screw to wall and with 3" long 5.8" stud, 2 available, Ex+, $20 ea.
Adapter, adapts 5/8" stud to 3/8-16 thread, 2 available, Ex, $10 ea.
12X36" plastic cylindrical cases, with side handle, strap, for light stands, etc., Ex+, $60, another identical case with crack near bottom, $30
Chimera small 24X32" softbox, universal mount, case, Ex, $100
42" white umbrellas, 33" long folded, heavy duty, 3/8" shaft, Ex+, $20, VG (2 struts bent, but works), $10
50" white umbrellas, 33" long folded, heavy duty, 3/8" shaft, 2 Ex, $20 ea., 1 VG (3 struts bent, but works), $10
Shorty Polecat location kit, 14 black anodized aluminum 2' pole sections (more than enough to go between floor and ceiling and for crossbeam to hold paper) + 2 spring loaded sections for wedging poles between floor and ceiling, with connecting hardware to mate background stand with crossbar, top and bottom pole sections have rubber endcaps to grip ceiling and floor, in very heavy duty cloth carrycase, Ex+, $300
2 Shorty Polecat tripod connectors for freestanding background, $40 with Shorty Polecat location kit or $60 separately
4 custom 4" diameter rubber suction cups to fit Shorty Polecat system, these greatly increase the holding power over the original rubber endcaps, I bought new live rubber suction cups and machined parts to mate the suction cups to the poles, $100
Photogenic boom stand, counterbalanced tilt with a weight at the tail end of the boom arm, and counterweighted rise and fall, with steel cable that goes to a pulley at the top of the pole and down inside the pole to a weight. 8' tall on castered base, 4' boom offset, older heavier duty steel construction, with custom strobe power supply support added to tripod base, Ex+, $475
Saltzman 10' folding lightstand, 7#, 3' folded, 3/4" stud, best in its weight class, Ex+, $175, Ex, $150, VG, $100
Counterbalanced boom arm for Saltzman light stand or any stand with 3/4" stud, 36" long overall, 5/8" diameter steel shaft, with infinitely adjustable angle coupling to 3/4" shaft, coupler will also accept a 3/8" diameter boom arm shaft, Ex, $35
Casters for Saltzman 10' folding lightstand, not locking type, set screw locks onto leg end, set of 3, $50
Casters for Saltzman 10' folding lightstand, locking type, set screw locks onto leg end, 2 available at $25 each
Saltzman parabolic reflectors to fit above stands, accept dual pin MAZDA incandescent bulbs. Although $OLD, I do have some bulbs and some parts available for such lights. 6 of the spring steel clips and screw and nut sets are used on this reflector. I have 2 available for $30 or one set for $20. The smaller bulb is 2000W, 3200 degrees K, appears very little used, $50. The larger bulb shows signs of more use, but also looks like it has a lot of life left. The larger bulb is labeled 3200 degrees K, 5M/G64/7; I believe that means 5000W, $OLD. Both bulbs have a lot of Tungsten filament in them. Both bulbs are made by General Electric.
Saltzman parabolic reflector to fit above stands. This reflector's socket was changed to a regular medium screw base. It will accept ordinary incandescent household bulbs. I had need for a cool burning daylight balanced light, so I converted one of these refectors. The 85W fluorescent (400W incandescent equivalent) 5500 degrees Kelvin bulb in the lamp puts out very little heat. The MacBeth color checker was illuminated with this lamp with the camera's white balance set for daylight. There is an in-line switch in the line cord. $250 for the reflector and bulb. Stands listed above. This light is very stable on a Saltzman light stand.
Saltzman top cap, Aluminum hemisphere to fit over the top of (I am guessing) either a lightstand or a 5X7 Saltzman enlarger, about 5" diameter, will trade for about 8" diameter Saltzman top cap (for camera stand or 8X10 enlarger), or $25
Schiansky-Munchen quality German lightstand, 27.5" folded, 61" extended (88" w/27" extension rod, 3/8-16TPI threaded top (could even serve as light duty tripod), 4#, Ex+, $40. Illustrated below on top with extension rod in center.
Shiansky-Munchen quality German lightweight lightstand, 19" folded, 77" extended, 3/8-16TPI threaded top, Ex+, $25. Illustrated above on bottom.
Lowell grip, clamps to round or flat surfaces up to 2" thick and attaches to 5/8" stud, has many uses, including coupling boom arm or background to light stand, instructions, part of the Lowel link system, Mint, $20
Brewster Claw, 2 clamps coupled with 16 position dividing plate, Ex+, $20
Bogen #3106 adapter Mole-Richardson, (I do not get it; seems to adapt a 5/8" stud to a 5/8" stud) new-in-package, $5
Background light stand, about 18" high, Ex, $30
Rear projection screen, 6X8', w/collapsable frame (2' long collaped), stained, probably not useable as intended, but still useful as diffuser or whatever, $75
Boom arm or monostand, telescoping, 8' 3", by Photogenic. 1/2" diameter stud, Ex+, $30
Boom arm or monostand, telescoping, by Gitzo, from Balcar power pack, with European (3/8"X16TPI) threaded stud, Ex+, $40
ColorTran converter, model CLQ 3000R, 220V input @ 30 Amps, 3000W, 120V capacity, 5 level output, wiring cut for removal, some wiring required, Ex, $80
C-clamp, 2.5" opening, with swivel bracket with 1/4X20 threaded stud, at least 5 available, Ex, $10 each
C-clamp, 2.5" opening, with swivel bracket with female socket for 3/8" stud, 4 available, Ex, $10 each
Some dichroic filters listed under the Mole Richardson heading above.