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Pre-Owned - Graflex Graflash B-C Shoe Mount 5-Inch Reflector
The Graflex Graflash B-C Shoe Mount 5-Inch Reflector is a classic, Art Deco-era vintage camera flash unit manufactured in the United States by Graflex. Designed to slide directly into a camera’s cold shoe or hot shoe mount, this unit utilizes a "B-C" (Battery-Capacitor) circuit system to deliver a reliable, high-voltage burst to fire classic magnesium flashbulbs.
Core Overview & Features
• Design Era: Features a highly recognizable mid-century Art Deco aesthetic with molded plastic and polished chrome components.
• Reflector Design: Built with a polished 5-inch satin silver dome reflector designed to maximize and focus light output from small flashbulbs.
• Mounting Type: Features an integrated shoe mount bracket designed to clamp securely onto vintage press, folding, or early 35mm cameras.
• Battery-Capacitor (B-C) System: Unlike standard direct-battery setups of the era, the B-C circuit stores power in a capacitor to guarantee a consistent, full-strength electrical charge even as the battery begins to drain.
