LINK Flash Unit
Serious power. Modern control.
The 800WS LINK is built for photographers who need substantial output without giving up the flexibility of a modern lighting system. Advanced control, TTL and HSS capabilities, color consistency, short flash durations, and optional battery power make it a powerful foundation for demanding studio and location work.
The LINK is ideal for portrait, fashion, commercial and location photographers who regularly work with larger modifiers, greater subject distances or challenging ambient conditions.
The substantial output gives you the freedom to shape large, dramatic sources without constantly worrying about running out of light. TTL & HSS are perfect for events or taking your setup outside and Action and Color Modes guarantee you never miss a shot and true-to-life colors.
LINK is particularly well matched to large PLMs, softboxes, beauty dishes and other modifiers where additional output gives you more flexibility over source size, distance and exposure. A clean UI gives you simple intuitive navigation and while this light is a lot of power and is intended for pros, its design is still intuitive for beginners.
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
Sold Separately
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.