Speedotron 1500 W/S Digital Explorer
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The Speedotron Explorer 1500 is a power pack utilizing many of the best elements of the Speedotron Black line of strobe products. It is a cost-effective solution to gas-powered generators, where AC power for strobes is not available.
The Explorer provides up to 225 full power flashes to a single 103 Black Line Series flash head with color-corrected flashtube (not included). That number will be significantly lower when using two heads with this pack. Its battery has an integral charger that operates with any AC current from 85-265 AC Volts. It has 2 head outlets, and power may be divided asymmetrically - 1000 and 500 watt/seconds. It will power a modeling light up to 10 seconds at a time, powering off automatically, to conserve battery power (150 watts maximum recommended). Recycle time is 3.5 seconds @ full power.
The power supply includes the power pack, battery, AC charging cable, sync cord and carrying case.
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| Power Pack | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Watt/Seconds | 1500 |
| Recycle Time | 3.5 seconds @ 1500 w/s |
| Flash Variability | 7 f-stops, 1500 - 15.6 w/s |
| Distribution | 2 Outlets, asymmetrical 2:1 or symmetrical 1:1 |
| Flash Ready Indicator | Charge ready light, switchable audible beep |
| Built-in Slave Cell | Optical |
| Auto Dump | Yes |
| Fan Cooled | None for pack, also does not provide power to fans in lamp heads |
| Number of Flashes @ Full Power | 225 @ full power @ slow recycle |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 5.4 x 11.7" (24 x 14 x 30 cm) |
| Weight | 24.8 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Charger | |
|---|---|
| Battery Charge Time | 3 hours |
| Operating Voltage | Charger: 85-265 VAC |
| Weight | N/A |
| Kit | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Kit in Case: Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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Pros
- Durable
- Good Color Value
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
- Reliable
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- On Location
- Outdoors
Comments about Speedotron 1500 W/S Digital Explorer:
I've owned Speedotron for several decades and find it to be the most reliable strobe equipment. I was hesitant about this pack because it was a new design and didn't know how it'd hold up.
After a few years on location my doubts are history. This pack is very versatile and at lowest power settings there is excellent flash-to-flash consistency. ± .1 stop according to my Minolta Flash meter.
I was shooting on a football field late at night one time and when the sprinklers went off three feet away, I thought I'd see the power supply short out. Even though it got some water splashed directly on it, the pack didn't die. We finished the shoot and as a safety measure I sent it in to Speedotron's renown service department and it came back two days later without any problems or need of repair.
The only down-side to this pack is its weight. It's about 25 lbs., of which 20 lbs. is the battery.
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Pros
- Durable
- Long-Lasting
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
Comments about Speedotron 1500 W/S Digital Explorer:
Great addition to my other Speedotron equipment. 102 flash heads work with no problems. It is simple to operate ... perfect for location shoots.
I may even get another one soon.
Pros
- Power
Cons
- Weight
Best Uses
- On location photography
Comments about Speedotron 1500 W/S Digital Explorer:
Awesome battery pack. I use it on location and it works perfectly with my 202VF heads. The fans are disabled when using with the pack. The only drawback is the weight if you have an assistant holding it while shooting.
Comments about Speedotron 1500 W/S Digital Explorer:
This great . Since I already owned speedotron lighting it was nice to be able to use my existing lighting with this pack for location or studio . Nice product
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What's in the Box
- Power Pack
- Battery
- AC Charger Cable
- Sync Cord
- Carrying Case
- 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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