New monolights from Jinbei

Shanghai manufacturer Jinbei have introduced two new monolights named Millennia II and Spark, and have changed their company name from Jinbei Photographic Equipments to Caler Electrics.

Jinbei Millennia II 600
Jinbei Millennia II 600
Picture by Jinbei
Jinbei Spark 300
Picture by Jinbei

Shanghai manufacturer Jinbei Goldenshell have introduced two new monolights. The mid-range Millennia II replaces the existing Millennia M. The Spark is a brand new design of entry-level monolight.

In another development, the company has apparently changed its name from Shanghai Jinbei Photographic Equipments Co., Ltd to Shanghai Caler Electrics Co., Ltd. An exhibitor is registered under the new name for the PDN PhotoPlus convention in October.

Millennia II specifications:

  • Models:
    • M II-250
    • M II-300
    • M II-400
    • M II-500
    • M II-600
  • Adjustment from full to 1/16 power
  • Recycle times from 1.0s (M II-250) to 1.7s (M II-600)
  • Flash duration 1/2400s (M II-250) to 1/1000s (M II-600)
  • 150W modelling lamp

Spark specifications:

  • Models:
    • Spark-200
    • Spark-300
    • Spark-400
  • Adjustment from full to 1/16 power
  • Maximum recycle times from 1.0s (Spark-200) to 1.3s (Spark-400)
  • Flash duration 1/2400s (Spark-200) to 1/1800s (Spark-400)
  • 150W modelling lamp

David Selby
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