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.
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.
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Article number: X800
Weight: 3000
Flash Unit | White Lightning™ Flash Unit X800 |
Wattseconds | 330 Ws |
Power Variability | 6 f-stops (full to 1/32 power) |
Recycle to Full | 1 sec |
Recycle to Half Power | |
Flash Duration (t.5) | 1/3300 sec. (at full power) 1/1650 sec. (at 1/32 power) |
Flash Duration (t.1) | 1/1100 sec. (at full power) 1/550 sec. (at 1/32 power) |
Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 50-60 HZ / Note: you need an inverter for EU or Vagabond |
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. |
LCD Display | No |
Umbrella Mount | Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm |
Weight | 4.1 lbs / 1.85 Kg |
Dimensions | 30.16cm (L) x 18.1cm (H) x 11.91cm (W) |