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Question: Is the stand bracket connector metal?  My darn Ab's Plastic breaks constantly.
Document: Light is very powerful. The plastic connector to attach to a stand is PLASTIC, and FLIMSY. I feel as if it's going to break when attached to my 47" Fotodiox modifier.. Needs a sturdy light stand with a big modifier. Sometimes the light is TOO STRONG, for indoor work, but works fine with modifiers.
The modeling lamp can be set to full power or to follow the power of the strobe. The strobe dumps its capacitors when dialing down the power automatically...very useful. The unit works with my YN 602 triggers without fault and the top mounted slave sensor is really sensitive. All of the cables that come with the light are really well constructed too...the PC cord is nicely made although I would have liked one that had a screw on connector and the battery to light cord is really rugged.
It's simple, great quality light, included a battery and battery carrying case so what more could I ask for? It would be nice if it were a bit lighter but throw it on a heavy duty stand, a set of CowbuyStudio castor wheels and it's great!
It will be interesting to see its longevity. **Update*** I just bought a used Alien Bee B1600 (640w). The Alien Bee is much more smaller, lighter, and brighter. I can put it way up on a stand and not worry about it tipping over. Chances are I will be using the Alien bee when out and about doing on location shots.
This is a well made strobe, with many good features, including the ability to slave. It's not small so if you're going on location, you'll need to bring a stand and an assistant. Mine came with the battery already charged, a nice touch. The modeling light is a useful feature for studio work. It's a good price too.
It will cost you, but you will more than likely never tip over your strobe, unless you are careless.I love the portability of this strobe, beauty dish, stand and DC unit. 90% of the time this will be my on location strobe of choice. I like it so well, that I plan to purchase another one in a couple of weeks.
I reviewed this on another seller's account that no longer carries this strobe (it cost more too there). It's big, heavy, and needs a strong stand. Mine's fan is a bit buzzy sounding, don't know if that's just normal or there's a bad bearing in my fan. For the price, the strobe is great with the battery pack. It lasts as long as it says, if not more, and if you're not using full power it will last you quite a while.
I did not include the Photogenic StudioMax ac/dc lights because honestly they are not in the same league as the other flashes.All lights were measured from approximately 15 feet away with the same umbrella, softbox and reflector when possible. I was careful to put the light on the same stand and at the same height. I fired all the flashes simultaneously to get the recycle order. I did not post the recycle times because many different things can effect this.
It took me just few hours to decide whether to buy them or not, but am so glad I did. They come safely packed and work perfectly, I mostly use them the lowest watt range (they are very powerful) and the battery works perfectly with the strobe. I wish they came with a stand... because nowhere in the description it tells it comes without it. But I bought some good ones from same Cowboy studio. I bought two of these :D
I like the beep that lets you know when to pop off a flash. Another benefit is the awesome battery that weighs less than ANY battery you can get from any manufacturer including tronix and alienbee. It comes with a nice bag to put it in and the battery can be charged alone or in it's battery case. It has a nice hook on the bag that hooks right on your stand with no problems. It includes an VERY long cord though, that attaches to the flash and battery.
Answer: The version that I got (I've heard of some people receiving different versions) is exactly like the one in the picture. Yes it is metal. It has been a great strobe I really need to order another one. Matter of fact I just used it this past Saturday and Sunday about 5 hours straight each day. And it works flawlessly. Oh and another thing it stays pretty darn cool as well and the fans that are in it are pretty quiet. Hope u enjoy it as much as I have!