BC to ES Lamp Adaptors .

If you search around on the internet there are several specialist lamp retailers, do they do a lamp to suit your purpose. You could start here,

SJW A.C.S. Ltd.

When I used to work in lighting we mostly used

Lee

Or look around the DIY store for a lamp with the SBC mark on it. (small bayonet connector)

Ah but it's not the size of the bayonet fitting that is the problem -it is the standard size- it is the neck of the bayonet bulb that is too thick to fit in to the flash unit . Anyway I have ordered a couple of bayonet fitting modelling lamps so hopefully they WILL fit . thx Stuart

If it bakelite, it is very old. Caesin based plastics started to replace bakelite in the 1950s. However, what you want is a ceramic adaptor. I've seen them on sale in France, but not in the UK. I suspect a web search would be in order. Alternatively, get flash units with built-in modelling lights.

Colin Bignell

You are correct ,I used the name Bakelite but it will be a modern equvalent as I only bought the BC?ES adaptor new yesterday .

I will doa search for a ceramic adaptor ,maybe maplins or Rs will have what I want .

Ive only just bought these units so I'm not intending to change them at this stage -new units are horrendously expensive.

Stuart

What sort of lamps are they - ie RO80, PAR 38 etc? Most spots with BC or ES choice have the same size necks.

They are Philips Photocrescenta Type PF 605 E/51-P3/4