Dynalite continues to evolve and improve on their theme of maximum dependable power in a featherweight package.The Dynalite Road Series RP500 500 Watt/Second Power Pack features a sleek new finish and color accents, while managing to shed almost a pound from its previous incarnation's weight.
Power can be equally distributed (symmetrical) among the 3 outlets or separated into a 1-outlet "A" channel, and a 2-outlet "B" channel (asymmetrical). In either case, overall power can be further broken down from full to 1/4 or 1/2 via an intuitive rocker switch. Finally, output can be further tweaked with the variator knob (think of it as a dimmer), that regulates the pack in 2/10 stop increments over a 2 stop range. In fact, when pumping all of the power through a single flash head in the "A" channel, up to 18 different power settings are possible.
The RP500 offers a three-way modeling light control: on: full, on: in proportion to power, and off. The housing incorporates a built-in optical slave and infrared receiver. Used with other strobes, the slave "sees" the light and fires instantaneously without having to be hard-wired. Alternately, infrared transmitters such as the Dynalite IRT-1, can be used to wirelessly trigger the pack or other Wein infrared receivers.Further refinements include "plain English" labeling of controls and a universal phono plug input for direct camera sync.
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| Maximum Watt/Seconds | 500 |
| Guide Number | f/11.3 @ 10' @ 100 ISO, with MH2050 head |
| Recycle Time |
1.6 sec @ full power
0.12 sec @ min power |
| Flash Duration | 1/1000 sec @ maximum power, 1/4500 sec @ minimum power |
| Flash Variability |
6 f/stops 500 - 15.75 Ws |
| Voltage Stabilization | Yes |
| Distribution | Asymmetrical or Symmetrical |
| Head Outlets | 3 |
| Flash Ready Indicator | Ready Light, Switchable Audible Beep |
| Operating Voltage | 120VAC |
| Sync Voltage | 10VDC |
| Built-in Slave Cell | Optical, infra red - switchable |
| Circuit Protection | Yes |
| Fan Cooled | No |
| Auto Dump | Yes with rocker switches; no with variator |
| Dimensions | 5.8 x 6.8 x 6.1" (14.3 x 14.9 x 14.7cm) |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2kg) |
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Comments about Dynalite RP500 Road Series 500 Watt/Second Power Supply (120VAC):
I use this power pack each day. The size of it makes it wonderful to haul around, I want three more!
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