Adorama Announces Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro TTL

Adorama's Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro TTL has been announced and its specs put it in league with the Profoto B1X. Even at half the cost, the Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro has some key advantages over the B1X:

Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro vs. Profoto B1X

  • More power: 600Ws vs. 500
  • Faster recycling time: 0.9 sec vs. 1.9
  • More full-power shots per charge: 370 vs. 325
  • More powerful modeling lamp: 38W vs. 24
  • Better color consistency: +/- 75 K over entire power range vs. +/- 150 K

From Adorama:

Flashpoint today announced the XPLOR 600 PRO TTL, a new wireless strobe system with TTL connectivity to Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Olympus cameras. With a guide number of 285 feet at ISO 100, the lights are designed for both studio and location use. Boasting rapid recycling times and up to 370 full power flashes per battery charge, the Flashpoint XPLOR is positioned as a powerful source for pro location lighting.

Key Features

  • 600Ws TTL Wireless Flash
  • GN 285ft/87m (ISO 100)
  • Built-in 2.4GHz Wireless R2 Remote System
  • TTL, Manual and Multi-Flash Modes
  • Links to simultaneous multi-camera systems
  • 262-feet remote range
  • Claimed 0.01-0.9 second recycle time
  • HHS up to 1/8000 sec
  • Flash duration 1/22-1/10000 sec.
  • 9-stop output control from full to 1/256 power in 25 steps
  • Color temp 5600 degrees K
  • Proportional, Variable and Synced Modeling
  • Compatible with Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, and Fujifilm

Performance Upgrades

The XPLOR 600 Pro TTL boasts a fast 0.01 second recycle time at lower output settings, and 0.9 second at full power, making it a good choice for event photography as well as other settings where powerful and fast multiple flash is necessary. It’s powered by a 28.8v/2600mah Lithium battery pack that can be recharged separately in approximately two hours. And onboard fan keeps the unit from overheating.

The XPLOR 600 Pro TTL also doubles as a video light; its 38-watt LED modeling light throws the equivalent of a 400-watt conventional bulb, making it a good choice for video production as well as for other applications where constant light is important. At the other end of the spectrum, the unit offers high-speed synch flash at shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second.

The light is fronted by a Bowens mount for additional light modifiers, while an integrated reflector provides good light right out of the box.

The built-in R2 radio remote lets you link to simultaneous multi-camera systems, so you could shoot with both a Canon and a Nikon using the same flash units at the same time. The XPLOR 600 Pro TTL can be linked and synched to be triggered wirelessly in TTL mode with any R2 transmitting member of the R2 family, including the Flashpoint Streaklight 360, Zoom Speedlights, R2T and R2Pro Remote transmitters. So, if you have already invested in any of these models, you can seamlessly integrate the XPLOR 600 into your system.

In addition, a separate R2 receiver can be added to any remote flash that has a sync port, so you can add other brand flashes to your wireless TTL system.

Pricing and Availability

The Flashpoint XPLOR 600Pro TTL is available for $899, including a flashtube, Lithium battery charger, reflector and cap, and compartment case. It can be ordered now, exclusively from Adorama.

Posted: 1/5/2018 5:42:14 AM ET   Posted By: Sean
Posted to: Canon News, Sony News    Category: Flashpoint News
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