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AlienBees(tm) Flash Unit

$299.95 - $429.95

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Overview

The AlienBees™ are powerful, fast, accurate and versatile, with easy-to-use analog controls. The AlienBees™ self-contained studio flash units are available in three output models and five bold colors.

Perfect For: Students, Hobbyists, Beginners and Beyond

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 AlienBees, 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.

Non-black color variants may experience shipping delays.

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

Features: 6 f-stop power variability (5 Ws to 160 Ws); Continuous slider adjustment from full to 1/32 power; Internal cooling fan for heavy duty use; WYSIWYG modeling previews; Standard 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz power requirements
Arrives With: 7 in. silver field reflector; Protective shipping cover; 150W modeling lamp; Flashtube; Down-Angle 15 ft. Power Cord; Standard 15 ft. sync cord (1/8" to PC); Light Stand Mounting Block; AlienBees™ Product Manual; 30-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee; 2-Year Factory Warranty

Features: 6 f-stop power variability (10 Ws to 320 Ws); Step less slider adjustment from full to 1/32 power; Internal cooling fan for heavy duty use; WYSIWYG modeling previews; Standard 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz power requirements
Arrives With: 7 in. silver field reflector; Protective shipping cover; 150W modeling lamp; Flashtube; Down-Angle 15 ft. Power Cord; Standard 15 ft. sync cord (1/8" to PC); Light Stand Mounting Block; AlienBees™ Product Manual; 30-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee; 2-Year Factory Warranty

Features: 6 f-stop power variability (20 Ws to 640 Ws); Step less slider adjustment from full to 1/32 power; Internal cooling fan for heavy duty use; WYSIWYG modeling previews; Standard 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz power requirements
Arrives With: 7 in. silver field reflector; Protective shipping cover; 150W modeling lamp; Flashtube; Down-Angle 15 ft. Power Cord; Standard 15 ft. sync cord (1/8" to PC); Light Stand Mounting Block; AlienBees™ Product Manual; 60-Day Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee; 2-Year Factory Warranty

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Product Specs

	AlienBees™ B400	AlienBees™ B800	AlienBees™ B1600
Wattseconds	160 Ws	320 Ws	640 Ws
Power Variability	6 f-stops (full to 1/32)	6 f-stops (full to 1/32)	6 f-stops (full to 1/32)
Recycle to Full	0.5 sec.	1 sec.	2 sec.
Flash Duration (t.5)	1/1600 sec. (at full power) 1/3000 sec. (at 1/32 power)	1/3300 sec. (at full power) 1/1650 sec. (at 1/32 power)	1/1800 sec. (at full power) 1/900 sec. (at 1/32 power)
Flash Duration (t.1)	1/2000 sec. (at full power) 1/1000 sec. (at 1/32 power)	1/1100 sec. (at full power) 1/550 sec. (at 1/32 power)	1/600 sec. (at full power) 1/300 sec. (at 1/32 power)
Power Requirements	120 VAC, 50-60 HZ
Average Current Draw	6 amps average
Sync / Trigger Voltage	Less than 6 volts
Modeling Lamp	150W max.
Flashtube	14mm flashtube (daylight-balanced and UV-coated)
Stand Mount	Fits stands up to 5/8"
Umbrella Mount	Accepts umbrella rods up to 9mm
Weight	2.5 pounds	2.9 pounds	3.7 pounds
Dimensions	8.5 in. (length) x 7.875 in. (height) x 5.75 inches (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