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Photogenic PL2500DR 1,000W/s PowerLight Monolight with PocketWizard Receiver

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Photogenic PL2500DR 1,000W/s PowerLight Monolight with PocketWizard Receiver
Key Features
  • 6 Stop Power Range
  • 120V
  • Fast Recycling: 3.0 Sec. @ Full Power
  • Proportional Modeling Light
The Photogenic PL2500DR 1,000W/s PowerLight Monolight with PocketWizard Receiver 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 PL2500DR keeps you fully informed of your power levels via its large highly readable digital display. Power settings are adjustable in 1/10 or 1/2 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 PL2500DR recycles to full power in a fast 3.0 seconds with short flash durations at minimum power that help you stop every gesture, an attribute which is extremely valuable when working with kinetic subjects like dancers or athletes.

This version of the PL2500DR has a built in PocketWizard receiver that allows you forget about a tangle of PC cords and trigger your PowerLight wirelessly from as far as 1,600' (500 m) away. Other convenience features include a test button, optical slave and integral handle. The PL2500DR 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 PLR2500DR Overview

The Photogenic PL2500DR 1,000W/s PowerLight Monolight with PocketWizard Receiver 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 PL2500DR keeps you fully informed of your power levels via its large highly readable digital display. Power settings are adjustable in 1/10 or 1/2 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 PL2500DR recycles to full power in a fast 3.0 seconds with short flash durations at minimum power that help you stop every gesture, an attribute which is extremely valuable when working with kinetic subjects like dancers or athletes.

This version of the PL2500DR has a built in PocketWizard receiver that allows you forget about a tangle of PC cords and trigger your PowerLight wirelessly from as far as 1,600' (500 m) away. Other convenience features include a test button, optical slave and integral handle. The PL2500DR comes with a 7.5" reflector and is compatible with a wide range of optional accessories including grids, snoots, parabolic reflectors, softboxes and umbrellas.

Note:
Separate purchase of a PocketWizard transmitter to trigger the PL2500DR's built-in receiver.
Six Stop Power Range
Power settings Power levels are displayed in easy-to-read LED digits allowing settings from 32W/s to 1,000W/s in 1/10 or 1/2 stop increments
Fast Recycling
The PL2500DR recycles to full power in only 3.0 seconds at full power to catch even the most fleeting gestures
Modeling Light
The PL2500DR'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 to match the flash output. 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 PL2500DR has a built-in PocketWizard receiver allowing wireless radio triggring from distances up to 1,600'. Separate purchase of a PocketWizard transmitter is required for remote triggering. There is also 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
Color-Corrected Flash Tube
The color-corrected flashtube filters out blue hues that result from UV emission for a cleaner look with flattering flesh tones
Auto Dump Function
When reducing the power output, excess flash power in the capacitors is released before exposure to ensure consistent performance
Fan Cooled
A low-noise high-performance fan keeps the flashhead's electronics cool while lengthening the flashtube and the modeling light lives
Safety Features
The PL2500DR incorporates surge protection to handle power spikes and internal thermal protection which monitors heat generated during intense use
System Compatibility
The PL2500DR is compatible with all Photogenic Quick-Change light shaping accessories

Photogenic PLR2500DR Specs

Maximum Watt/Seconds
1,000
Guide Number
515 @ 10' (3.0 m), ISO 100 with PL7R reflector, 160 with no reflector
Recycle Time
3.0 Sec. @ max. power
0.8 Sec @ min. power
Flash Duration
1/345 Sec. @ max. power
1/770 Sec. @ min. power
Flash Variability
6.0 Stops, full to 1/32 power, 32W/s to 1,000 to
in 1/2 or 1/10 stop increments
User Replaceable Flashtube
Comes with C4-19 (non-UV), optional C4-19C (UV) C4-19F (frosted non-UV), C4-19D (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
Modeling light dims during recharge
Sync Voltage
5V, 1/4" (6.35 mm) outlet
Built-in Slave Cell
PocketWizard receiver, 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 8.75" (11.4 x 11.4 x 22.2 cm)
Weight
7.0 lb (3.2 kg)

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