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The White Lightning X800 Flash Unit is a powerful, self-contained studio flash designed by Paul C. Buff, part of the White Lightning X-Series, a highly evolved workhorse lineup that has served photographers for decades with versatile, powerful output in indestructible housing.
At 330 true watt-seconds of power, the X800 offers a 6 f-stop power variability range (10 Ws to 330 Ws), adjustable via a stepless slider on the back control panel, letting photographers fine-tune output anywhere from full power down to 1/32. Flash duration (t.1) reaches 1/1100 second at full power, with a t.5 duration of 1/3300 second, and the unit recycles to full power in approximately 1 second. Precision voltage-regulated circuits deliver consistent output, giving the X800 true “what-you-see-is-what-you-get” modeling lamp accuracy.
A built-in slave trigger allows wireless firing whenever the unit detects a flash from another light source, in addition to its standard 15-foot sync cord (1/4-inch to PC) for hardwired connection to a camera’s PC-sync terminal. For added ease of operation, the X800 includes audible warning alarms for misfire and overheating conditions, should the unit run hot or fail to fire due to issues like a broken flashtube.
Build quality centers on a rugged, internally fan-cooled housing suited to heavy, all-day shooting conditions, with a total weight of approximately 4.1 lb. The unit ships with a protective shipping cover, a 7-inch silver field reflector, a 250W modeling lamp, a flashtube, a standard 15-foot sync cord, a down-angle 15-foot grounded power cord, and a White Lightning carrying bag, and is compatible with Paul C. Buff’s full line of light modifiers, light stands, CyberSync remotes, and Vagabond portable power systems.
Key Features
– 330Ws self-contained studio flash monolight (White Lightning X-Series)
– 6 f-stop power range (10 Ws to 330 Ws), stepless slider adjustment
– Flash duration (t.1) of 1/1100 sec at full power; (t.5) of 1/3300 sec
– Approximately 1-second recycle time to full power
– Precision voltage-regulated circuits for WYSIWYG modeling lamp accuracy
– Built-in optical slave trigger for wireless firing
– Audible misfire and overheat warning alarms
– Includes 15-foot sync cord (1/4″ to PC)
– Internal cooling fan for heavy-duty, all-day use
– Includes 7-inch silver field reflector, 250W modeling lamp, flashtube, power cord, and carrying bag
– Compatible with Paul C. Buff light modifiers, stands, CyberSync remotes, and Vagabond systems
– Approximate weight: 4.1 lb
