Would there be 220v modeling lights with the same base available elsewhere?
Doesn't Buff sell those overseas? What does he do?
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From: Chuck Norcutt
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 6:29 PM
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.
Hey! They're just lights! Try some less expensive but very good Paul
C. Buff gear. <http://www.paulcbuff.com/index.php>
You can go for the low end of the line as I do and buy Alien Bees
<http://www.paulcbuff.com/index.php>
Or even go for the more rugged build White Lightning. They might well
cost you (for new lights) less than the Elinchrom conversion. Then sell
the Elinchroms.
The Bees are limited to 150 watt modeling lights, the White Lightning
will take 250 watts. 120 volts only. No voltage switch.
Chuck Norcutt
On 1/29/2013 4:38 PM, David Irisarri wrote:
> This is their response:
>
> The transformer itself is not available and the entire control circuit
> would require replacement. You would be talking a charge in the area of
> $390.00 Each plus shipping and handling.****
>
> ** **
>
> Currently only 1 circuit is in stock and may be used in other repairs. If
> parts are out of stock at time of repair approval repair times will be
> extended as we wait for parts to come from Elinchrom overseas.
>
>
> I knew it! It's always the same story.
>
>
> David
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> David,
>>
>> You might rent a converter first to try it out. I'm just guessing that
>> it
>> will be problematic.
>>
>> Leo
>>
>>
>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 12:00 PM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Leo,
>>>
>>> FX models were mono voltage. BX models were muti voltage. I guess I have
>> to
>>> buy those bulky transformers :(
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> David,
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing that they are muli voltage and all u need to do is swap
>>>> the
>>>> modeling light to a 120v bulb.
>>>> Leo Wesson.
>>>>
>>>> On Jan 29, 2013, at 10:32 AM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>
>>>>> I want to use my Elinchrom flash heads with my E-M5 and I have a
>>>>> couple
>>>> of
>>>>> questions.
>>>>>
>>>>> Every head consumes 400W and needs 200/260 V and it has a modelling
>> lamp
>>>> of
>>>>> 100W. Do I need a step up converter of 400W or more for every flash
>>>> head? I
>>>>> don't want to buy a 1500W transformer because of such a high load it
>>>>> couldtrip the entire apartment's electricity.
>>>>>
>>>>> What is the best brand in USA?
>>>>>
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> David
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