AlienBees B400 Studio Flash Monolights

AlienBees B400 Studio Flash Monolights 

DESCRIPTION

  • 160 true wattseconds (400 effective ws*)
  • 1/6000 second flash duration
  • Fan cooled
  • Standard 100 watt modeling lamp (150 watt quartz lamp optional)
  • Stepless 5 f-stop power control from Full to 1/32 power
  • Built-in slave

  • USER REVIEWS

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    [Aug 10, 2021]
    stussy


    Strength:

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    Weakness:

    none so far

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Jul 13, 2021]
    katelinx


    Strength:

    Light weight; great, comprehensive kits; very fast and very stable. Tremendous value. | LA LiDAR

    Weakness:

    None so far

    Purchased:
    New  
    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    [Mar 09, 2004]
    ynotcphoto
    Professional

    Strength:

    Lightweight, fast recycling, adjustable power settings and economical price.

    Weakness:

    None.

    My style is to shoot using limited depth of field. I was debating whether to get the B800 or the B400. I got the B800 bc I was afraid of being short of power. I found the B800 was giving more light than I needed at the lowest power setting. I just got the B400 yesterday, and was testing it out when it failed on me (firecracker-like bang). I am sending it back for another one, and I am not concerned about it. But I was happy with the flexibility that the B400 gave me while it was working. I was able to shoot closer at lower aperatures, and if I needed the depth of field, I could shoot at full power. A footnote -in a non-photographic comparison, you are getting a Honda Civic compared to a Lexus. The light works well, and I would highly recommend it.

    Customer Service

    Simply the best. Called in about the light I had just received having problems. Without having to plead my case, advised me they would be sending a new one, before receiving the defective unit. Try getting that service from B & H.

    Similar Products Used:

    Calumet Travelite 750. Alienbees B800.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [May 07, 2003]
    todd victor
    Intermediate

    Strength:

    variable flash control

    Weakness:

    none really.

    The best thing about this little light is the control it provides you. It is extremely flexible when it comes to flash power. It lets me simulate low light situations with either modeling light only or very low flash.

    Customer Service

    another reason i purchase from White Lightning. The best customer service available.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    4
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Apr 17, 2003]
    nuspawn
    Intermediate

    Strength:

    -Recycle time -Controls -Build Quality

    Weakness:

    -150 watt limit on the modeling lights

    After gathering information from various dealers of Photo equipment in my area, I was able to establish criteria to base my purchase decision on. The problem was that the units from other manufacturers that met my criteria were well outside my price range. The last dealer I visited recommended units developed by Paul Buff. AlienBees, was this guy for real? I visited the website, reviewed the information there along with the reviews presented on this website. So, with excellent reviews and a price that was right, I decided it was a go. I purchased two 400 units for my digital studio. All I can say that the units exceeded my expectations. They are an excellent value for the dollars.

    Customer Service

    Haven't needed any

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Mar 10, 2002]
    James Garvie
    Professional

    Strength:

    Light weight; great, comprehensive kits; very fast and very stable. Tremendous value.

    Weakness:

    None.

    Excellent units which work well in digital photography and our specialty which is dog show photography. Fast recycling, balanced illumination, great stands, durable for location shooting.

    Customer Service

    So far, so good. Responsive if not all that informed. Willing to be as helpful as possible.

    Similar Products Used:

    Novatron, SP, etc.

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
    [Oct 20, 2001]
    Dan Tibbetts
    Intermediate

    Strength:

    the varible power output is right on the money. light weight and plenty of attachments. price

    Weakness:

    are you kidding, there''s none

    outstanding, outstanding, outstanding. you can''t go wrong with thease baby''s. i use them at home,in the studio, and at wedding.

    Customer Service

    paul buff''s assistant is a class act

    Similar Products Used:

    excalibur''s, novatron, britek, norman etc...

    OVERALL
    RATING
    5
    VALUE
    RATING
    5
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