Short description
Quick Overview
- 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
Product Description
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.
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
| In The Box | 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 |
|---|---|
| MFG Part# | B400-B |
| Condition | New |
