p.1 #1 · Strobes with auto voltage? Moving to Italy
Just curious if anyone has used strobes in a country that typically runs 110V (USA) then relocated to say Europe where they use 220V? Did you have any problems? Some of the Elinchrom models have multi-voltage, but I think they require the lamps and fuses to be replaced.
I'm looking into moving from flash (Speedlites) to strobes, but don't want to purchase something that I won't be able to use in Europe (Italy) or in the US once I move back. I would like something that is compatible for both countries.
p.1 #2 · Strobes with auto voltage? Moving to Italy
Correct, multivoltage is the way to go. Most need a different voltage model bulb (not a big deal) while the bulb of some don't need this. E.g. PaulCBuff's Einstein: http://www.paulcbuff.com/e640.php
p.1 #4 · Strobes with auto voltage? Moving to Italy
BrianO, thanks for the link. Never heard of them before. The site doesn't quote the price, but the PCB Einstein appears to be closer to what I'm looking for. No need to change lamp or fuse, the whole unit auto transfers voltage with no input from the user. Plus it offers a starting power range of less than 3 Ws where the Orion is 12 Ws. If I make it over their way though, I'll definitely have to check them out!
