Freezing action with studio lights just got cheaper, as Walimex and Quantuum each introduce fast flash duration digital monolights.
Walimex Pro VC-400H PLUS
Manufactured by Visico, this Walimex-branded studio flash adds fast flash durations to the tried-and-tested features from their existing line of monolights.
- Optional remote control
- Bowens S-type bayonet
- Adjustable mounting rail for balancing modifiers
- Optical slave including pre-flash detection mode
| Energy | 400J |
|---|---|
| Guide Number | 70 |
| Power Range | 1/1 – 1/32 continuous |
| Recycle Time | 0.9 – 1.2 sec |
| Flash Duration | 1/1,000 – 1/2,500 sec |
| Modelling Lamp | 150W |
| Colour Temperature | 5600K ±200K |
| Power Supply | 220-240V AC (50Hz) |
| Dimensions | 300*130*130mm |
| Weight | 2.5kg |
Released on Friday 3rd June, the Walimex Pro VC-400H Plus is available to pre-order for €399.99 from Foto-Walser. The remote control (which is the same as that used for other VC Plus series lights) can be bought separately for €59.99.
Quantuum R+300 Digital HS
Also known as the Mettle D300R, Quantuum’s latest monolight brings high speed IGBT technology to the European masses at an affordable price.
- Optional 8 channel radio trigger
- Bowens S-type bayonet
- Capable of 1 frame per second at full power
- Capable of 7 frames per second at minimum power
- 24 month warranty
| Energy | 300J |
|---|---|
| Guide Number | 54 |
| Power Range | 1/1 – 1/32 continuous |
| Recycle Time | 0.5 – 1.0 sec |
| Flash Duration | 1/800 – 1/10,000 sec |
| Modelling Lamp | 150W, E27 |
| Colour Temperature | 5600K |
| Power Supply | 220-240V AC (50Hz) |
| Dimensions | 136*127*320mm |
| Weight | 2.2kg |
The Quantuum R+300 Digital HS is available from Foto-Tip for 1,099 PLN (about €286 / £231).
Quantuum Ring Flash RF800
Also from Quantuum, the RF-800 is a basic battery-powered pack and ring flash, perhaps aiming to compete with rival kits from Jinbei, Elinchrom and Godox.
- Battery powered ring flash
- Camera mounting bracket
- 1/4″ and 3/8″ mounting threads
- Handle grip
- LED modelling lamp
- Carrying case
| Energy | 600J |
|---|---|
| Power Range | 1/1 – 1/8 continuous |
| Outer Diameter | 205mm |
| Modelling Lamp | 10 LEDs |
| Charging Time | 6 hours |
| Weight of Head | 1.1kg |
| Weight of Pack | 3.0kg |
Available now, the Quantuum Ring Flash RF-800 can be bought for 1,699 PLN (about €442 / £357) from Foto-Tip.