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Impact VC-500LR Digital Monolight (120VAC)

  • Price: $359.95
  • GBP 229.82
  • B&H # IMVC500LR
  • Mfr# VC-500LR

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  • 500 Ws
  • Reflector, Sync Cord, Power Cord
  • 120VAC

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A stand is required but not included with this light. Please be sure to purchase a stand to mount this light on.

The Impact VC-500LR Digital Monolight is a Strobe with features unusual in this price range, such as a 6 f/stop power range (full to 1/32) adjustable in 1/10 stop increments, fast recycling time (2 seconds @ full power), and fully adjustable modeling light level. A redesigned display gives you a large, very legible LCD read-out. The VC-500LR also offers minimal flash color shift when powering down (~300 K). In addition, it has a feature rarely found on a monolight: a Red Eye Reduction photocell sync, which allows you, when using both on-camera flash and the monolight, to set the monolight slave cell to ignore pre-exposure flashes from your on-camera flash. This light includes a mono to PC sync cord, reflector and modeling light.

Digital Readout
Flash power level is easily visible with the red LED readout on the rear of each unit.
Built-in Optical Slave
Fire the main light from your camera, and the other monolight "sees" the light from the first one and fires instantaneously.
Adjustable Modeling Light
The 250 watt modeling light has a separate adjustment switch that allows you to choose between off, full-on, or ratio-to-flash level.
Compatible With Bowens Reflectors
Choose from a large assortment of Bowens reflectors and accessories. The reflector mount is the same.
Safety
Safety features like fan-cooling, an overheat warning buzzer, and 6.3 amp fuse help to protect your investment and prolong the life of the equipment. The low 5VDC sync voltage protects your camera's delicate circuitry.
Maximum Watt/Seconds 500
Guide Number 238' @ ISO 100 f/16.5 @ full power with reflector
Recycle Time 2 sec @ max power, 1 sec @ min power
Flash Duration 1/800 sec @ maximum power 1/1200 sec @ minimum power
Flash Variability Full to 1/32 power (6 stops) in 1/10 stop increments
User Replaceable Flashtube Yes (LR9901YSP1H)
Changeable Reflector Yes: Bowen-style tabs, spring release
Modeling Light Wattage 250
Voltage Stabilization Yes
Flash Ready Indicator LED, switchable audible beep
Operating Voltage 110-120VAC 60Hz
Built-in Slave Cell Yes
Circuit Protection 6.3A fuse
Fan Cooled Yes
Auto Dump Yes
Dimensions 12.6 x 5 x 5" (32 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm) without reflector
Weight 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)

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ImpactVC-500LR Digital Monolight (120VAC)
 
5.0

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        5.0

        Great Price

        By Dory

        from Wilkesboro N.C.

        About Me Pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Attaches Securely
        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Powerful

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • General Use
          • Indoors
          • Low Light
          • Night Time
          • Outdoors
          • Portraits
          • Special Events

          Comments about Impact VC-500LR Digital Monolight (120VAC):

          For the money it cant be beat it preforms as it should. This light has lots of value for the price. Time will be the true factor on the value of this light ? But for now we are happy.

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          5.0

          Ba-da-bing!

          By Jillopy

          from missouri

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

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            Cons

              Best Uses

              • General Use
              • Indoors

              Comments about Impact VC-500LR Digital Monolight (120VAC):

              I bought this house brand 3 years ago, so I am VERY impressed with the newer/easier to use features. The display panel icons are key to someone like me that is slow. (: [...]

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              5.0

              Excellent product for the priçe

              By Yocarlosyo

              from Mexico

              About Me Semi-Professional

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              Pros

              • Easy To Use

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Portraits

                Comments about Impact VC-500LR Digital Monolight (120VAC):

                I use tris monolight with the dynalite xp1100 on location and works great!!!!!!

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                Stands & Support Equipment

                Required item:

                Impact -  Air-Cushioned Heavy Duty Light Stand - Black, 9.5' (2.9m)
                  • Original: $38.95
                  • Save: $3.89
                • Price: $35.06
                • GBP 22.38
                 

                Lamps /Tubes /Flashtubes

                Sunlite -  150T10 Frosted Halogen Double Envelope Lamp
                • Price: $13.95
                • GBP 8.91
                 

                Light Controls

                Bowens -  Maxilite Reflector, 65 Degrees
                  • Original: $62.95
                  • Save: $6.29
                • Price: $56.66
                • GBP 36.18
                 

                Color Correction & Light Balancing

                Impact -  Universal Filter Holder - 12x12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
                  • Original: $39.95
                  • Save: $3.99
                • Price: $35.96
                • GBP 22.96
                 

                Shoe & Accessory Mounts

                Vello -  Universal Hot Shoe Adapter for PC Connection
                  • Original: $14.95
                  • Save: $1.49
                • Price: $13.46
                • GBP 8.59
                 
                Vello -  Universal Hot Shoe Adapter - PC Connection + Top Shoe
                  • Original: $19.95
                  • Save: $1.99
                • Price: $17.96
                • GBP 11.47
                 

                Cables, Clamps, Cords, Tape

                Impact -  Sync Cord Male Mini to Male Phono (3')
                  • Original: $15.95
                  • Save: $1.59
                • Price: $14.36
                • GBP 9.17
                 
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                What's in the Box

                Impact VC-500LR Digital Monolight (120VAC)
                • Reflector, Flashtube, Modeling Light and Power Cord
                • Mono to PC Sync Cord
                • Instruction Manual
                • 1-Year Limited Warranty
                 
                 
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