The Photogenic PL625DR is a recently announced monolight that offers a 6-stop output ranging from 7.8Ws up to 250Ws and has a t.5 flash duration of 1/2000s at full power. [Read more…]
Flashpoint II Model 320M w/ DC Battery Pack Review
The Flashpoint II Model 320M is an AC/DC-powered 150 watt-second monolight that comes with a portable battery pack for only $200. I bought one of these about 9 months ago to use as a portable light kit. And, for $200, I couldn’t be happier with it. [Read more…]
Photogenic PL625DR Powerlight Monolight
Photogenic has announced a new model for its PL-series monolights. The PL625DR offers a 6-stop output ranging from 7.8Ws up to 250Ws. The new monolight has a t.5 flash duration of 1/2000s at full power.
Additionally, the PL625DR’s Guide Number is 130 at full power with the PL7R reflector. It also comes with built-in PocketWizard receiver and is compatible with Photogenic’s PLIRC-2 Infrared Remote Control & PLICB-1 Multi Unit Control Center. Other creature comforts include auto flash dump, optical slave cell, fan cooling, built-in surge protection and a dimmable modeling light.
No word on t.1 flash duration times, price or availability yet.
The full press release and provided spec sheet is below. [Read more…]
Elinchrom BX 500Ri Review
The Elinchrom BX 500Ri is a powerful AC monolight geared for studio use. I think I first heard about the BXRi series from Scott Kelby at Photoshop World, and I’ve heard him rave about these lights from time to time on his blog and elsewhere. So if the big guy likes’em, they’ve got to be good, right? Well, after spending some time with a pair of these big dogs, I have to agree wholeheartedly with Scott – they are pretty darn slick. [Read more…]
Paul C. Buff Vagabond Mini Lithium
The Vagabond Mini Lithium looks downright tasty for those who use AC monolights on a regular basis. This new AC converter uses a lithium battery to power your monolights for several hundred shots in the field.
While the Vagabond Mini Lithium was designed with Alienbees monolights in mind, it is also compatible with third party monolights. There are plenty of other tech specs to read up on, but the best news of all is the price.
The Vagabond Mini Lithium is set to ship with a battery, charger, shoulder strap and light stand mounting clamp for $239.95. Additional batteries will cost $89.95.
More details at AlienBees.com.
Paul C. Buff Einstein is a Show Stopper of a Strobe
Just passing along a little public service announcement – Rob Galbraith just published an in-depth look at the action-stopping power of the new Einstein monolight from Paul C. Buff. The maker of Alien Bees monolights has really outdone himself. Just, wow.
If you are looking for a studio or sports strobe that delivers above and beyond its sub-$500 asking price, take 20 minutes or so and dig in to Galbraith’s article here.
Einstein specs and ordering info on Paul C. Buff’s site here.
Impact EX100A Monolight Kit Review
The Impact EX100A is a basic 100 watt monolight that’s available from B&H Photo. The EX100A is also available in a 2 monolight kit with 24″ softboxes, an umbrella, light stands and a carry case.
The EX100A 2-light kit was my first experience with using monolights, and for the $200 I spent on it, I have been pretty pleased. Sure, it’s not AlienBees, Elinchrom or anything fancy, but not everyone needs (or can afford) those brands. [Read more…]