Alien Bees B800 Flash Unit

October 6th, 2007

For the Alien Bees Flash Units, there are currently 3 different models to choose from. The B400, B800, and the B1600.

B400 The AlienBees B400 Flash Unit
   • 160 true Ws, 400 effective Ws,  7,000 Ls
   • 5 f-stop power range (full to 1/32nd power)
   • 2.5 pounds total weight 		$224.95
B800 The AlienBees B800 Flash Unit
   • 320 true Ws, 800 effective Ws,  14,000 Ls
   • 5 f-stop power range (full to 1/32nd power)
   • 2.9 pounds total weight 		$279.95
B1600
 The AlienBees B1600 Flash Unit
   • 640 true Ws, 1600 effective Ws,  28,000 Ls
   • 5 f-stop power range (full to 1/32nd power)
   • 3.7 pounds total weight 		$359.95

I chose the B800 because I wanted enough power for my home studio setup but at the same time enough power to support my shooting if I decided to take it outdoors as well.

B800 Flash Unit

AlienBees Technical Specifications B800

True Ws

320 True Ws

Effective Ws

800 Effective Ws

Lumenseconds

14,000 Ls

Power Range

5 f-stops

Recycle to Full

1 second

Flash Duration

1/3200th second

Sync Voltage

less than 6 volts

Weight

2.9 pounds

Dimensions

9″ x 7.5″ x 5.5″
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Alien Bee Strobes

October 5th, 2007

I just purchased a set of Alien Bees Flash Strobe Lights. I ordered a quantity of four B800 lights directly from their website at www.alienbees.com. I read a bunch of reviews from other users and everyone seems to really rave about them.

After receiving these lights, I can definitely share with you that the following is absolutely true:

  • Paul C. Buff is the owner of the company for Alien Bees and he stands by all of his products with superb customer service. He and his staff go above and beyond to provide outstanding service with a 60-day no questions asked satisfaction guarantee.
  • 2 Year Warranty on their products. This warranty also covers the original flashtube.
  • Fantastic upgrade policy on their products. If you purchase a flash unit and find yourself needing to upgrade to a higher model, you only pay $25 + the difference in cost between your current model and the newer model. How many other companies do you see that can offer this?
  • Very well built & designed products. Quality construction, build, and materials used. These flash units are made to provide many years of reliable use while still providing top notch performance.
  • Price. I think they definitely hit a bullseye with their target price points for their products. Their flashes are priced extremely reasonably. You won’t find any other comparable flash units for the money that you pay here. You can get professional grade quality and performance without the professional high price tag.

I snapped a few pictures of the lights and the contents of what you receive when ordering one of these units. I’ll be playing with these lights the next few days so I’ll try to post more test pictures up at a later time. I LOVE these lights! I think this is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time.

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