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Photogenic PL1250DR 500W/s PowerLight Monolight

BH #PH1250DR • MFR #915842
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Photogenic PL1250DR 500W/s PowerLight Monolight
Key Features
  • 6 Stop Power Range
  • 120V
  • Fast Recycling: 1.5 Sec. @ Full Power
  • Proportional Modeling Light
The Photogenic 1250DR 500W/s PowerLight Monolight offers speed, power and control, a wide choice of accessories and intuitive operation backed by impressive specs at a very reasonable price.

What good is a light if it keeps you in the dark? The 500W/s keeps you fully informed of your power levels via its large highly readable digital display. Power settings are adjustable in 1/10 or ½ stop increments across 6 stops. The bright 250W modeling light can be set to Proportional to let you previsualize your final shot when using multiple lights. Other settings include Full On, OFF and manual control of the modeling light output.

The PL1250DR recycles to full power in a lightning-fast 1.5 seconds with short flash durations that help you stop every gesture, an attribute which is extremely valuable when working with kinetic subjects like dancers or athletes.

Convenience features include a test button, optical slave and integral handle. The PL1250DR comes with a 7.5" reflector and is compatible with a wide range of optional accessories including grids, snoots, parabolic reflectors, softboxes and umbrellas.

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Photogenic PL1250DR Overview

The Photogenic 1250DR 500W/s PowerLight Monolight offers speed, power and control, a wide choice of accessories and intuitive operation backed by impressive specs at a very reasonable price.

What good is a light if it keeps you in the dark? The 500W/s keeps you fully informed of your power levels via its large highly readable digital display. Power settings are adjustable in 1/10 or ½ stop increments across 6 stops. The bright 250W modeling light can be set to Proportional to let you previsualize your final shot when using multiple lights. Other settings include Full On, OFF and manual control of the modeling light output.

The PL1250DR recycles to full power in a lightning-fast 1.5 seconds with short flash durations that help you stop every gesture, an attribute which is extremely valuable when working with kinetic subjects like dancers or athletes.

Convenience features include a test button, optical slave and integral handle. The PL1250DR comes with a 7.5" reflector and is compatible with a wide range of optional accessories including grids, snoots, parabolic reflectors, softboxes and umbrellas.

Six Stop Power Range
Power settings Power levels are displayed in easy-to-read LED digits allowing settings from 16W/s to 500W/s in 1/10 or 1/2 stop increments
Fast Recycling
The PL1250DR recycles to full power in only 1.5 seconds to catch even the most fleeting gesturers
Modeling Light
The PL1250DR's bright 250W quartz modeling lamp offers independent power control that is adjustable from full to 1/32 power in 1/10 or 1/2 stop increments. Settings include Proportional, to previsualize lighting effects, Manual adjustment or Full On or Off
Low Trigger Voltage
Digital cameras can be used with Photogenic PowerLights without fear of damage to the camera's electronics
Built-In Slave
This version of the PL1250DR has a built-in, highly sensitive, switchable optical slave for synchronization with other flashes
User Replaceable Flashtube
No tools are required to replace this "plug & play" flashtube
Ready Indication
Dims the modeling light while charging the capacitors. When the capacitors are at 100%, the modeling lamp re-lights
Auto Dump Function
When reducing the power output, excess flash power in the capacitors is released before exposure to insure consistent performance
Fan Cooled
A low noise, high performance fan keeps the flash head's electronics cool while lengthening the flash tube's and the modeling light's lives
Safety Features
The PL1250DR incorporates surge protection to handle power spikes and internal thermal protection which monitors heat generated during intense use
System Compatibility
The PL1250DR is compatible with all Photogenic Quick-Change light shaping accessories

Photogenic PL1250DR Specs

Maximum Watt/Seconds
500
Guide Number
365 @ 10' (3.0 m), ISO 100 with PL7R reflector, 110 with no reflector
Recycle Time
1.5 Sec. @ max. power
0.5 Sec @ min. power
Flash Duration
1/640 Sec. @ min. power
1/1,300 Sec. @ max. power
Flash Variability
6.0 Stops, full to 1/32 power, 500 to 16W/s
in 1/2 or 1/10 stop increments
User Replaceable Flashtube
Comes with C4-15 (non-UV), optional C4-15C (UV), C4-15F (frosted non-UV), C4-15D (frosted UV)
Changeable Reflector
Yes
Modeling Light
250W (ESS), optional 100W (ESR) or 150W (ESP)
Control: 6 stops, full to 1/32 power
Voltage Stabilization
+/- 0.05 Stop
Material
Extruded aluminum
Operating Voltage
105-125VAC, 60 Hz, 10 amps
Power Consumption
0.2 Amps idling, 15 amps charging
Flash Ready Indicator
Ready light
Modeling light dims then powers up when charged
Sync Voltage
5V, 1/4" (6.35 mm) outlet
Built-in Slave Cell
Photocell
Circuit Protection
Fuse, 3AG type 16 amp, SLO-BLO
Fan Cooled
Yes
Auto Dump
Yes
Mount
5/8" (16 mm) female
Dimensions
4.5 x 4.5 x 6.75" (11.4 x 11.4 x 17.1 cm)
Weight
5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
8.61 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.6 x 11.6 x 10.5"

Photogenic PL1250DR Reviews

One rocking light!

By Wolfie Mueller
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2011-02-21

This light is an awesome light! It is really worth the price. Not only does the digital readout tell you the wattseconds you are firing at but it also has 1/10 or 1/2 power variability! It is built like a rock to! The bar helps protect the controls. I have done 5 hour shoots with it and it is still kicking, it does not change color temp much, nor does it overheat very easily! I would reccomend it to any photographer serious about studio work! 500 ws is nice to for my 70 inch octabox.

Great Light

By Andy S
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2009-03-20

I own 5 of these that I use in the studio and also take on the road with me for weddings and commercial assignments. They have not been gently treated however, keep providing consistent results. The newest one I own is 5 years old, the oldest is approximately 10 years old. In that time I have replaced one modeling lamp and one flash tube due to burn out and one modeling lamp and flash tube due to a client knocking down a light stand. One monolight I received new through B&H was DOA (exploded when plugged in the first time). B&H immediately replaced and have had no other problems. The only knocks on these lights is that the modifiers are not standard - meaning that they are not very interchangable with other brands. Additionally, being a digital interface, you can't use these with a DC power supply through an inverter (doesn't work).

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