Paul C. Buff, Inc. Technical Forum

I am wanting to purchase some lighting equipment and eventually would like to have a studio. I prefer on site flash work... so portability is key. (I have already checked out the portage power packs-Awesome!)

I have only heard of the alien bees flash units. I noticed on the website there are three other flashes! Ah! I guess what I am asking is, what are the major differences between the four types of flash units? I know the biggest difference is the watts within each type of flash but besides that I do not know the differences. Sorry if this was discussed before, I couldn't find it in any of the threads. Thank you so much!

Amanda

There are not any threads, as this is more of a sales question rather than a technical question. White Lighting is the original line of our mono lights, and are similar to the Alien Bees, but with brighter modeling lamps, independent control of the modeling lamps, metal housing, thermostatically controlled fan, a longer warranty, and a few other features like that. Zeus is a pack and head system. This would be more for those who need lots of power. The pack storing the energy is safely on the ground with just a small head up high. Two heads can share a pack, and the two pack can share a bu tube head (for a ton of power, up to 5000Ws). Other than the design of the seperate pack and head and power options, Zeus is still similar to AB and WL in operation (i.e. voltage contolled, which means a color shifted and longer flash duration at lower power settings. This is common to virtually all monolights and to some degree, many power packs, regardless of reputation or cost that suggest otherwise).

Einstein is a different from any light currently or previously on the market. Faster flash durations, broader power range, consistent color, completely operational via remote (though the remote is not required), full color LCD, audible and visual recycle indicator, recycles faster than AB or WL (at the same power setting), global AC voltage, and more in one compact and light weight head.

Our sales department will gladly assist you in choosing which light is best for your needs and budget.