p.1 #2 · Fitting Bowens reflector to balcar/WL/AB's?
Contact Jerry Kacey; he makes a line of adapters. His site doesn't show a version for Bowens-to-Balcar, but he may be able to custom-make something along those lines.
p.1 #4 · Fitting Bowens reflector to balcar/WL/AB's?
Peter,
That is what i was thinking to do too.
I was concerned about getting the surfaces close enough together to attach.
Without having it & trying, it is difficult to know.
I also thought that i should leave about an inch of the collar to maintain rigidity & strength.
>>>> This would take the tube back, what I'd avoid. Without doubt, the Bowens bowl is strong enough to hold the insert. Insert should be installed on the back of the bowl, of course.
p.1 #6 · Fitting Bowens reflector to balcar/WL/AB's?
The insert would probably work best, but unfortunately the flash tube may still be too far back. Ideally the flash tube should be positioned inside the cavity of the dish.
I just finished an identical mod where I cut off the bowens mount leaving about .2" of the neck. I then pounded out the metal, creating a flat circle area around the hole. Using .125" aluminum plate, I created two rings each with an OD of 4.7" and an ID of 3.5". The dish was sandwiched between the two rings with six machine screws. If your dish is extra heavy duty, you might consider .1" plate instead.
You did say you don't mind sawing, drilling, etc ...
p.1 #10 · Fitting Bowens reflector to balcar/WL/AB's?
My dish is not identical and came with a grid. Is it 16"? You may be able to pick one up off of ebay.
On your mod, you should take a look at this ... http://www.kaceyenterprises.com/?page_id=481. Once you cut the Bowens mount off, you should be able to mount this adapter fairly easily.
p.1 #14 · Fitting Bowens reflector to balcar/WL/AB's?
While not the strongest thing around, laying a bead of silicone caulk around the interface will help keep everything together. That is in addition to the rivets/screws you're planning.
p.1 #17 · Fitting Bowens reflector to balcar/WL/AB's?
frank gross wrote:
It seems like the Kacey will work. The outside diameter is 6 in and if it doesn't lie flat I can use washers as spacers. Thanks for your help
