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White Lightning™ X1600 Flash Unit

$469.95

SKU: X1600

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Overview

Deriving from the original White Lightning™ monolight created in 1982, the White Lightning™ X-Series is the highly evolved workhorse that has been serving photographers for over ten years. The X-Series offers versatility and powerful output in an indestructible housing.

Perfect For: Studio Photographers, and Field Photographers working in rough terrain.

Replacing Modeling Lamps/Flashtubes: Refer to the video below when changing your modeling lamp and flashtube. As a reminder, f you are choosing to use an LED bulb for the modeling lamp on the White Lightning X-series, be certain that it is DIMMABLE.

Sync Cord Compatibility: All Paul C. Buff, Inc. flash units arrive with a 15' sync cord for connecting to a camera's PC sync terminal. Not all camera's are equipped with a PC sync terminal. If you plan on using this cable, and not wireless remotes, you may need a hot shoe adapter. Check your camera's compatibility.

Find out how the White Lightning™ compares to our other flash models.

Features: 8 f-stop power variability (20 to 660 Ws; 5 to 165 Ws); Dual power modes: full and quarter power; Continuous slider adjustment from full to 1/32 and 1/4 to 1/128 power; 2 sec. recycle to full power; Internal cooling fan for heavy duty use; WYSIWYG modeling previews; Independent slider for modeling lamp adjustment; Standard 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz power requirements; Compatible with all BUFF light modifiers, light stands, CyberSync™ remotes, and Vagabond™ systems
Arrives With: Protective shipping cover; 7" silver field reflector; 250 W modeling lamp; Flashtube; Standard 15' sync cord (1/8" to PC); Down-angle 15' grounded power cord; 30-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee; 5-Year Factory Warranty; White Lightning™ Product Manual

Product Specs

	X1600 (full)	X1600 (1/4 power)
Wattseconds	660 Ws	165 Ws
Power Variability	6 f-stops (full to 1/32 power)	6 f-stops (full to 1/4 to 1/128 power)
Recycle to Full	2 sec.	0.5 sec.
Flash Duration (t.5)	1/1800 sec. (at full power) 1/900 sec. (at 1/32 power)	1/6000 sec. (at 1/4 power)
Flash Duration (t.1)	1/600 sec. (at full power) 1/300 sec. (at 1/32 power)	1/2000 sec. (at 1/4 power)
Power Requirements	120 VAC, 50-60 HZ
Average Current Draw	6 amps average
Sync / Trigger Voltage	Less than 6 volts
Modeling Lamp	250 W max.
Flashtube	14mm flashtube (daylight-balanced and UV-coated)
Stand Mount	Fits stands up to 5/8 in.
Umbrella Mount	Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm
Weight	4.9 lbs.
Dimensions	11.875 in. (length) x 7.125 in. (height) x 4.6875 in. (width)

Dimensions Note: length measurements taken from the front of the shipping cover (in place on the unit’s faceplate) to the back panel; height measurements taken from the top of the umbrella screw to the bottom of the light stand top coupler, folded back underneath the unit; width measurements taken from side to side at the widest points

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