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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2021 15:14:22 GMT
Can you attach em to a spear somehow? Or did the joke fly over my head?
Not a bad idea as a seperate piece of equipment if it's too big tho
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Post by pgandy on Jun 20, 2021 16:22:01 GMT
I think they are history and I know of no practical way they would attach to a spear. At best I can imagine operating the flash separate of the spear, dropping the flash, and closing before your adversary has a chance to recover. That is if you don’t blind yourself in the process. Those mini torches are more practical for spear use.
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Post by aldarith on Jun 25, 2021 1:36:23 GMT
You could just attach it with tape. You can get a box flash unit that operates all on it's own with the press of a button.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2021 10:02:41 GMT
For all of you young whipper snappers from wikipedia’s Flash Photograpy. For more details read the article. When one of these things went off I was completely blinded, save for the spots before my eyes. Oh man. That is reaching back some years. Do they still work? Those did not just blind me temporarily. They literally hurt my eyes. That is what happens when you have little to no pigmentation in your retinas. Light appears brighter and can hurt. 😿 By the by, how is that word pronounced? The type of spear?
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Post by pgandy on Jul 6, 2021 12:18:10 GMT
When one of these things went off I was completely blinded, save for the spots before my eyes. Oh man. That is reaching back some years. Do they still work? Those did not just blind me temporarily. They literally hurt my eyes. That is what happens when you have little to no pigmentation in your retinas. Light appears brighter and can hurt. 😿 By the by, how is that word pronounced? The type of spear? I’m a little bit lost at how to answer your questions. As far as them still working I don’t think they are still available. Might pick one up as an antique but then there is the power source and bulbs to worry about. As for “By the by, how is that word pronounced? The type of spear?” ? Any type of spear should work.
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Post by aldarith on Jul 6, 2021 12:36:35 GMT
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Post by pgandy on Jul 6, 2021 12:42:29 GMT
I have yet to see contemporay flashes that equaled what the old ones did to the eyes. But then I'm not into photography. I've been on the receiving end of both and found the old flash bulbs more 'dazzling'.
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Post by aldarith on Jul 6, 2021 12:52:14 GMT
It really depends on price point. Photographers can now change the output of the flash on the fly, so many use soft light and 'bounce' it instead of using direct flash as with B&W film photography for that contrasty pop. Modern flashes are certainly capable of hurting the eyes if set above 'stun'
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Post by pgandy on Jul 6, 2021 14:37:18 GMT
It really depends on price point. Photographers can now change the output of the flash on the fly, so many use soft light and 'bounce' it instead of using direct flash as with B&W film photography for that contrasty pop. Modern flashes are certainly capable of hurting the eyes if set abone 'stun' ;) So try it. For my purposes a mounted mini torch works fine.
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Post by aldarith on Jul 6, 2021 15:07:19 GMT
Oh I wasn't trying to force the issue, just answer the question of availability vs ability
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Post by pgandy on Jul 6, 2021 15:41:29 GMT
As I said, I'm not into photography, but have had my picuture taken over the years and the modern set up has never had the effect on my vision as the old flash system.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2021 6:09:51 GMT
Oh man. That is reaching back some years. Do they still work? Those did not just blind me temporarily. They literally hurt my eyes. That is what happens when you have little to no pigmentation in your retinas. Light appears brighter and can hurt. 😿 By the by, how is that word pronounced? The type of spear? I’m a little bit lost at how to answer your questions. As far as them still working I don’t think they are still available. Might pick one up as an antique but then there is the power source and bulbs to worry about. As for “By the by, how is that word pronounced? The type of spear?” ? Any type of spear should work. I meant how is the name of that type of spear pronounced. Sorry for the lack of clarity.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 7, 2021 8:55:40 GMT
eekl-wha
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2021 7:40:39 GMT
I need help. I am usually good at pronouncing foreign languages (languages other than English). However, I am having difficulty getting that to roll of the tongue. 😹😹😹😹 *update* got it. 😻
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2021 7:41:18 GMT
I need help. I am usually good at pronouncing foreign languages (languages other than English). However, I am having difficulty getting that to roll of the tongue. 😹😹😹😹 *update* got it. 😻 Thank you AndiTheBavarian Do you know what language it is?
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jul 8, 2021 8:08:05 GMT
Zulu language, but probably just echoism. Here from Wikipedia:
Iklwa
Shaka of the Zulu invented a shorter stabbing spear with a two-foot (0.61m) shaft and a larger, broader blade one foot (0.3m) long. This weapon is otherwise known as the iklwa or ixwa, after the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound.[3][4] The traditional spear was not abandoned, but was used to range attack enemy formations before closing in for close quarters battle with the iklwa. This tactical combination originated during Shaka's military reforms. This weapon was typically used with one hand while the off hand held a cowhide shield for protection.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 8, 2021 12:17:28 GMT
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