LINK Flash Unit
The Paul C. Buff LINK 800WS Flash Unit is built for photographers who want power, speed, and creative flexibility in one versatile package. With 800WS of power and a bright LED modeling lamp that doubles as a video light, LINK is ready for everything from studio portraits to hybrid photo/video production. Action Mode delivers short flash durations for freezing fast-moving subjects, while an exceptional color accuracy of +/- 50K across its entire power range keeps your images looking true to life. TTL and HSS up to 1/8000 second give you fast, intuitive control in changing conditions, and magnetic gel domes make it easy to add creative color or effects. Add the optional battery and LINK becomes a powerful, go-anywhere lighting solution—equally at home in the studio or on location.
The Paul C. Buff LINK is an 800Ws monolight offering nine stops of power adjustment from full power to 1/256, with Action and Color flash modes, TTL, and HSS up to 1/8,000 second. Action Mode provides flash durations as short as 1/17,300 second (t.1) for motion-freezing performance, while Color Mode maintains color consistency within ±50K across the power range. The unit features a bright daylight-balanced LED modeling lamp, a built-in CyberSync transceiver, a 3.5-inch LCD display, and compatibility with magnetic gel domes for creative color control. It operates on 95–265 VAC and can be paired with an optional battery for portable operation and outdoor shooting, with approximately 200 full-power flashes per charge. The LINK weighs 7 lb. 8 oz. without the battery and measures 6.5 × 4.875 × 12.625 inches.
Each Paul C. Buff LINK Flash Unit arrives ready for studio use with a Magnetic Rubber Diffusion Dome, LINK Shipping Cover, LINK Flashtube, and 15' LINK Power Cord, along with a 30-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee and 2-Year Factory Warranty. The LINK Battery and LINK Battery Charger are optional accessories sold separately, allowing you to add portable, battery-powered operation when your shooting needs take you beyond the studio.
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9 F-Stop Power Variability
Adjustable in precise 1/10 f-stops
3.125 Ws to 800 Ws
Four Modes
ACTION, COLOR, HSS , TTL
HSS up to 1/8000 sec.
Incredible Color Consistency
+/- 50K at Any Power
In Color Mode.
Stop Motion
Up to 1/17,300 sec. (t.1)
In Action Mode.
Optional Battery Power
200 Full Power Flashes
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Ultra-Bright Modeling Lamp
800W Equivalent LED
Bright, adjustable, daylight-balanced.
Optional Battery Power, TTL & HSS, Color Gel Dome Compatible, and Ultra-Bright Modeling Lamp.
The Link's 800W equivalent modeling lamp makes this unit perfect for the photographer who also requires a quiet source of continuous light for video work.
Color gel dome compatible with a bright LED modeling lamp means you get to play with colors and use you modeling lamp with optical snoots .
Optional Battery Power, TTL & HSS, Color Gel Dome Compatible, and Ultra-Bright Modeling Lamp.
The Link's 800W equivalent modeling lamp makes this unit perfect for the photographer who also requires a quiet source of continuous light for video work.
Color gel dome compatible with a bright LED modeling lamp means you get to play with colors and use you modeling lamp with optical snoots .
Product Specifications
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800 Ws
9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power)
9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power)
9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power)
3.5 sec.
1/1,400 sec. (at full power) | 1/42,000 sec. (at minimum power)
1/520 sec. (at full power) | 1/17,300 sec. (at minimum power)
1/1,400 sec. (at full power) | 1/8,200 sec. (at minimum power)
1/520 sec. (at full power) | 1/5,500 sec. (at minimum power)
Input Power: 95 - 265VAC, 50/60Hz
4.5 amps
Front: 175' | Right: 290' | Left: 325' | Rear: 310'
Less than 5 volts (safe for use with DSLR cameras)
800 W Equivalent Daylight-Balanced
~60 mins. at full power on a fully charged battery
35dBA (650w equivalent)
320lx
230lx
600lx
1280lx
920lx
2400lx
14mm single-ring flashtube (daylight-balanced and UV-coated)
3.5" display
Fits stands up to 5/8 in.
Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm
7 lbs. 8 oz.
8 lbs. 11 oz.
6.5 in. (height) x 4.875 in. (diameter) x 12.625 in. (length)
640WS
500WS
800WS
9 F-Stop
12 F-Stop
9 F-Stop
1.7 Sec
1.5 Sec
3.5 Sec.
N/A
Yes
Optional (A/C or Battery)
N/A
Yes (with HUB)
Yes (with HUB)
1/588 to 1/13500 sec.
(Full to Minimum Power)
1/340 sec. (at full power) | 1/13,500 sec. (at minimum power)
1/520 sec. (at full power) | 1/17,300 sec. (at minimum power)
1/588 sec. to 1/8000 sec.
(Full to Minimum Power)
1/340 sec. (at full power) | 1/8,200 sec. (at minimum power)
1/520 sec. (at full power) | 1/5,500 sec. (at minimum power)
1/2000 at Full Power
1/800 sec. (at full power) | 1/21,400 sec. (at minimum power)
1/1,400 sec. (at full power) | 1/42,000 sec. (at minimum power)
Auto switching from 95-265VAC
Battery: 18VDC, 45Wh battery
Charger: IN: 100-240-VAC, 50/60Hz, 1A, OUT:20.5VDC, 2.5A Max
Input Power: 95 - 265VAC, 50/60Hz
8A
4.5 amps
Less than 5V
Less than 5V
Less than 5V
250W Bayonet Based Quartz
160W Equivalent Daylight-Balanced LED
800W Equivalent Daylight-Balanced LED
12mm Daylight Balanced and UV Coated
10mm single-ring flashtube (daylight-balanced and UV-coated)
14mm single-ring flashtube (daylight-balanced and UV-coated)
320 x 240 pixels ; 2.4" (LCD)
2.3" display (LCD)
3.5" display (LCD)
5/8"
5/8"
5/8"
up to 9mm rods
Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm
up to 9mm
4.3 lbs
4.6 lbs. with Battery
7 lbs. 8 oz.
8 lbs. 11 oz. (with optional battery)
7" H x 5.4" W x 7.8" L
6.5 in. (height) x 5.25 in. (width) x 8 in. (length)
6.5 in. (height) x 4.875 in. (diameter) x 12.625 in. (length)
High Impact Polycarbonate
High Impact Polycarbonate
High Impact Polycarbonate
2-Year
2-Year
2-Year
LINK and Accessories
Quick FAQ
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions:
No. The LINK includes an a/c power cord only. Batteries are sold separately.
TTL is like "auto" for your flash. It communicates with your camera to create accurate exposures without the extra work. Great for events and weddings!
High speed sync allows you to exceed your cameras native sync speed. You sacrifice some light output, but in turn can raise your shutter speed to assist in certain motion stopping scenarios or more commonly to open your aperture all the way to use you flash with a shallow depth of field.