Flashpoint, innovators at the cutting edge of studio and location lighting with a wide selection of flash solutions addressing everylighting challenge, now offer light supremacy even further, with the Flashpoint Rapid 400 R2 Monolight joining “The Family”.
The 400ws AC powered monolight champions at recycling, scoring a blazing 0.05-0.7 second 65GN full power charge with total R2 wireless remote radio integration built in, to interface with all of the R2 Family of products.
Exact digital detail, Power, Mode, Flash Duration, Sync, Channel, Group, and Custom Feature is displayed clearly on the graphical LCD panel. The onboard Manual controls are in a Tenth (0.1) of a stop increments and, depending on the remote transmitter linked to the flash, at Tenth’s with the new companion R2T32C controller, or 1/3 stop, with R2 camera remotes. Throughout the 8 stoprange, color and flash duration is spot on. A special stable color temperature mode assures even tighter tolerances, up to 1/4246s, and under Multiflash Mode, where the stroboscopic frequency can reach 99 flashes per second. The controllable flash duration is so rapid, it is possible to arrest action at 1/28984s, with up to 10 exposures per second, or take it easy with ‘slow’ duration at a spectral rich 1/316s burst.
The Glow EZ Lock 41″ BLACK/WHITE Deep Umbrella sports a dynamic parabolic shape with an unbeatable safe and sure EZ positive and lock system. No more open up and close down umbrella frustration or fumbling! The newly designed locking device surrounds the shaft,providing a comfortable place to slide the umbrella mechanism to open, and a generous wide button to release the shoot, painlessly. This medium edition of the Deep Umbrella is especially suitable for everything from fashion to portraiture, illuminating head and shoulders, with smooth, and nonetheless, exciting light. White makes it easy to achieve gentle highlights, brings out sharp details,and provides the most diffused indirect lighting, along with soft shadow definition. Perfect for directed light output, warm skin tones, creating subtle contrasts. With much attention to minutia in its tough build, from resilient fabric to fiberglass frame ribs,this umbrella sets the standard for portable light control for people and subjects. It has a black opaque cover layer, limiting the light loss that naturally occurs through its interior white fabric material. Choose this white interior finish if you are seeking an umbrella that acts as a fill or key light.
The Glow EZ Lock 28×39″ QUICK SOFTBOX takes the EZ Lock feature concept to the strip lightbank design and scores! The rectangular shape features flattering, soft and rich color lighting with all the great advantages of plume softbox quality with an unbeatable safe and sure EZ positive and lock system. No more clumsy construction, fumbling with flex resistant rods or struggling in frustration for careful alignment of speedring holes. The 4-ribbed softbox opens up and closes down, ‘umbrella style.’ The self-catch EZ Lock surrounds a thick center shaft, providing a comfortable place for your fingers to push-lock the mechanism open, and a generous release to close the softbox painlessly. The quick-to-setup umbrella-like assembly has all the advantages of a metallic magnum style reflector without the delicate nature. This collapsible unit was borne for the road or studio, with sturdy aluminum support rods for structural stability and extraordinary fabric strength.
More on the Flashpoint Rapid 400 R2 HSS
Small, lightweight, yet tough and durable, the R2 radio enabled champ has advanced functions you would expect from the highest classof strobe technology. Besides the aforementioned HSS and color stability, the Rapid 400 boasts Flash Curtain Delay selection, Optical Slave modes, Slave Sequence Detection, Audible recycle notification and Modeling Lamp modes.
The expanded capabilities of the R2 remote modes assures that a TTL remote signal can coincide with a Manual command to a non-TTL device such as this Rapid 400.
This impressive Flashpoint Rapid 400 R2 master flash completes the circle of R2 dominance with absolute studio and location solutions from commercial studios to sporting event, evocative portraiture to non-stop parties, coy candids to boisterous candidates, the R2 Family has got you covered and ready for action!
KEY FEATURES
- Fast Recycling and Short Flash Durations: Fast recycling and short flash durations make sure you freeze action wihout missing the peak moment
- Built-in 2.4 GHz Wireless Flashpoint R2 System: Use a Flashpoint R2 transmitter to control the head's power, modeling light, triggering and more. The system has 32 radio channels and 16 groups.
- Precise Power Adjustment: Power can be adjusted from 1/128 to 1/1
- <br> <b> Glow EZ Lock Medium Deep White Fiberglass Umbrella Features </b>
- Fast. Slick mechanism glides smoothly along shaft.
- Easy. No hassles opening and closing.
- Locks. EZ grip lock is a breeze to use and unlocks without a struggle.
- Diffused lighting. The best balance of soft and power in an umbrella design.
- Gentle effective light source. Covers the subject with an even light fall.
- Great everyday umbrella for studio and location.
- Simply slide the flash head on the shaft to change light distribution.
- <br> <b> Glow EZ Lock 28x39" Quick Rectangular Softbox With Bowens Mount Features </b>
- Quick and easy EZ Lock system for safe and sure setup
- Fast. Slick mechanism glides smoothly along the shaft.
- Easy. No hassle in opening and closing.
- Locks. EZ Lock is a breeze to use and unlocks without a struggle.
- Diffused lighting. The best balance of soft and power in a lightbank design.
- Narrow effective light source. Isolates the subject with dramatic light fall.
- Super-efficient interior favric reflectivity
- Great for travel, location and studio
- Flattering light for fashion and portrait photography
- Deflector Disk element assures no center hot spot
- Includes translucent diffusers for dispersion control
- Eggcrate grids for extra beam directing and spill kill
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- 2x Flashpoint Rapid 400 Monolights
- 2x Standard Reflectors
- 2x Flashpoint Pro Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand 7.2 "
- Flashpoint R2 Single Pin Transceiver
- Glow Easy Lock Medium Deep White Fiberglass Umbrella 41 "
- Slinger L1 BigBag Heavy Duty Lighting Bag Large with Wheels
- Glow EZ Lock 28x39 " Quick Rectangular Softbox With Bowens Mount
- Flashpoint One Year USA Warranty