Camera flash rigging?

[Ralph Wiggum]

I've seen camera flashes used for charging glow lures. Well, since my camera died, I figure I might as well see if I can plunder the flash from it and rig something up. Has anyone ever attempted this? It's a Sony P72 digital camera, if that makes a difference.

[Whoaru99]

Hmmm...

Dunno how that would go for you. Might just be easier and cheaper to go to a used camera shop and buy a cheap flash unit.

If you do tear into it, be careful. A flash circuit packs QUITE a wallop with moderately high voltages and charged up capacitor(s). Not likely fatal, but not something you will soon forget.

[PerchJerker]

I used to use a removable camera flash, but it would take a long time if the batteries were cold. I don't really have any idea about how to rig a flash from a dead camera, it sounds like quite a challenge. Good luck.

[18 inch Crappie]

How about just get one of those key chain leds for $3.99 and be done.

[Ufatz]

Ralph ol' pal, personally I'd find something better to occupy my time! LOL Surely there are simpler ways to charge your lures.If you develop an entirely new system be sure to provide a full report.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Hmm, not a lot of support for a guy, huh??? Well, being the inquisitive and curious soul that I am, I'm tearing apart the camera anyways. I just thought it might be a neat project. If I get anything figured out, I'll post results. If not, I haven't lost anything.

[Valv]

Ralph, you need to spend more time fishing....

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Ralph, you need to spend more time fishing....

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LOL, I agree!

[Ralph Wiggum]

Alright, I pulled it apart and it was to complex for me to figure out. Oh well!

Consequently, the capacitor does pack quite a wallop! Ouch!

[Eckie]

Ralph -

I bought a couple older camera flashers off of hsolist for $1.00 each (plus shipping). I'm sure most camera stores will have these also. Buy the older ones, they work just as good, but you'll find that the seller's will basically "give them away" because they're outdated with most of today's newer camera's. When buying, check to see how many batteries the flash requires, some need 2AA's vs. 4AA's. Cheaper in the long run to only have to replace two batt's over and over instead of 4 each time IMO. They do work great tho..