Leicester, England: Viewfinder Photography have released a new portable monolight, the Strobeam EID500. Manufactured by CononMark, the EID500 is similar to the NID500 but features a Bowens S-type bayonet, a metal umbrella mount and better quality Rubycon capacitors.
Features
- 8 stops control from full to 1/128 power.
- LCD display
- Bowens S mount
- Remote control with 15 channels and two groups (A and B)
- 6.35mm sync socket
- Ready buzz/beep
- Optical slave, switchable on/off
- Modelling light, switchable on/off
- Lithium ion battery compatible with CononMark/Strobeam DL4, Nikon and Canon speedlights.
Manufacturer’s specifications
| Model | EID500 |
|---|---|
| Circuit | IGBT |
| Output | 8 stops 1/128-1/1 |
| Effective distance | Up to 30m |
| QUICK MULTI | FP (continuous shutter) |
| Recycling time (220VAC) | 0.01-1.2s |
| Recycling time (DC powerpack) | 0.2-3.5s |
| Flash duration @ t=0.5 | 1/9600 |
| Sync voltage | 5V DC |
| Light sensor | Yes (On/Off) |
| Modelling lamp (AC) | 75W-150W |
| Modelling lamp (DC) | NO |
| Modelling lamp mount | E11 |
| Warning tone | Yes (On/Off) |
| Guide Number (GN) | 58 |
| Overheat protection | Yes |
| Colour temperature | 5500K +/-200K |
| Dimensions | 52 x 52 x 200mm |
| Weight | 1.75kg |
At Viewfinder Photography you can buy a Strobeam EID500 kit (including head, battery and remote) for £599 plus VAT. Separately, heads are £375, battery packs cost £259 and the EID remote is £49. Each battery pack is capable of powering two flashes and each remote can control up to 30 EID heads (receivers are built-in).