Zeus was never presented as, or intended to be, competition to
Broncolor. Where did this come from?
Paul
PAUL C. BUFF, INC. NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION
Your own web site! The same page you announce the ring flash has modeling lights and fan "unlike the competition" . Only you came late by about a year after an other brand. I believe that's the same place Brokenpixel got to learn about the Zeus and that's why he knew it was not a batt powered pack.
Coming Soon…The ZEUS Ringflash and Power Packs
Sold By White Lightning and AlienBees
The ZEUS RingMaster
The Zeus RingMaster is a high power ringflash for professional use where very high power levels and exposure values are required. Unlike other professional ringflash units, the Zeus RingMaster incorporates 8 halogen modeling lamps that produce approximately 4600 Lumens (comparable to a conventional 300-Watt halogen lamp) and dual cooling fans for much higher usage than competitive convection cooled units that weigh three times as much. Two semi-circular 6-inch diameter flashtubes provide short flash durations and high power handling capacity. The Zeus RingMaster requires a Zeus 1250 or 2500 Power Pack for use.
The RingMaster includes:
the ringflash, the 10-inch ring reflector, a set of eight modeling lamps, a pair of half-circle flashtubes, the front cover / diffuser / gel holder, the universal camera mounting bracket
with adjustable camera platform, tripod and light stand mounting hardware, and the umbrella adaptor
Partial specifications:
Physical
• 4-inch diameter lens-hole
• accommodates most pro cameras with universal adjustable hardware
• 8-inch outer diameter
• 15-foot cord connects to Zeus power pack
Electrical
• maximum input power = 2,500 Ws at 700 Volts
• maximum continuous usage = 20,000 Ws per minute
Output (ISO100)
• output with the standard 10-inch reflector at 2,500 Ws = f45 at 10 feet
• output with the Moon Unit at 2,500 Ws = f32 at 10 feet
Flash Duration
• approx. 1/1000 second at 2,500 Ws
• approx. 1/2000 second at 1,250 Ws
• approx. 1/4000 second at 625 Ws
Color Temperature
• approx. 5600ºK
• warms to 5350ºK at 1/32
Weight
• approx. 1.5 pounds
Expected Price: $299.00
Release Date: NO RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED - please check back for release date
Competitors: Profoto, Broncolor (with modeling = $2,650), Elinchrom (no model lamps, no umbrella attachment capabilities, 5 lbs., $1200 and up)
The Zeus RingMaster accepts all accessories that fit the AlienBees ABR800 self-contained ringflash, including gels, honeycomb grid and Moon Unit softbox accessory.
The ZEUS 1250 Power Pack
The Zeus 1250 Power Pack (includes power and sync cords) – 1250 True / Actual Wattseconds, 1.20 second recycle at 1250 Ws, 0.35 second at 312 Ws. Two flash-head outlets, asymmetrical power distribution switching (1:1 or 3:1) that allows operation at 312 Ws for fast recycle and short flash duration. 5 f-stop variator further reduces power to as low as 10 Ws power. Includes slave tripper and PCB standard remote control input (7.4 lbs. weight / dimensions: 4-1/4” x 7-1/2” x 9” height, excluding handle). 105 to 125VAC, 50/60 HZ.
Expected Price: $599.00
Release Date: NO RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Competitors: Broncolor, Comet, Dynalite, Norman, Speedotron, Photogenic ($850 to $1,500+)
The ZEUS 2500 Power Pack
The Zeus 2500 Power Pack (includes power and sync cords) - 2500 True / Actual Wattseconds, 2.4 second recycle at 2500 Ws, 0.7 second at 625 Ws. Two flash-head outlets, asymmetrical power distribution switching (1:1 or 3:1) that allows operation at 625 Ws for fast recycle and short flash duration. 5 f-stop variator further reduces power to as low as 20 Ws power. Includes slave tripper and PCB standard remote control input (11.2 lbs. weight / dimensions: 4-1/4” x 7-1/2” x 13” height, excluding handle). 105 to 125VAC, 50/60 HZ.
Expected Price: $799.00
Release Date: NO RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Competitors: Broncolor, Comet, Dynalite, Norman, Speedotron, Photogenic ($1,100 to $2,000+)
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