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Einstein™ Flash Unit

$529.95

SKU: E640

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Overview

The Einstein™ Flash Unit features action stopping flash durations, color consistency, and the broadest power range. The flexibility of the power range allows for everything from over-powering the sun, to shooting indoor portraits with a wide-open aperture.

Perfect for: Professional photographers in any field.

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 Einstein™ compares to our other flash models.

FEATURES: 9 f-stop power variability (2.5 Ws to 640 Ws); Adjustable in precise 1/10 f-stops; All-digital control from LCD display; Global plug-and-play from 95 to 265 VAC; Action stopping flash durations as short as 1/13,500 sec. (t.1); Color consistency +/- 50K at any power; Bright, adjustable 250 W modeling lamp; Frosted dome cover reduces UV emission; Audible and visual recycle indicators; Compatible with all BUFF light modifiers, light stands, CyberSync™ remotes, and Vagabond™ systems

ARRIVES WITH: Frosted Pyrex dome; Einstein™ shipping cover; 250 W modeling lamp; Flashtube; 15' sync cord (1/8" to PC); 15' power cord; 30-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee; 2-Year Factory Warranty; Einstein™ Product Manual

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Product Specs

	Einstein™ Flash Unit
Watt seconds	640 Ws
Power Variability	9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power)
Recycle to Full	1.7 sec.
Flash Duration (t.5)	1/2000 sec. (at full power)
Flash Duration (t.1) - in Action Mode	1/588 sec. (at full power) \| 1/13,500 sec. (at 1/256 power)
Flash Duration (t.1) - in Color Mode	1/588 sec. (at full power) \| 1/8,000 sec. (at 1/256 power)
Power Requirements	Automatic power switching from 95 to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz (no lamp change or user attention required)
Average Current Draw	Brief initial recycle surge current of 8.5A; average draw of 8A
Sync / Trigger Voltage	Less than 5 volts (safe for use with DSLR cameras)
Modeling Lamp	250 W, 120VAC bayonet-style quartz bulb
Flashtube	12mm flashtube (daylight-balanced and UV-coated
LCD Display	Back-lit, high-resolution color LCD. 320x240 pixels; 2.4 in.
Stand Mount	Fits stands up to 5/8 in.
Umbrella Mount	Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm
Weight	4 lbs. 5 oz.
Dimensions	7 in. (height) x 5.4 in. (diameter) x 7.8 in. (length)

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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