I've been playing with this Promaster unit for over a month and summarized my thoughts on it in this write up: Promaster Duolight 250
The concept seemed cool, so I gave it a try. At this point, my conclusion is that, while not perfect, this flash is probably the first hybrid light that can actually be used for both photo and video applications. I really like the number of power source options, especially the camcorder battery one. Also, Promaster wasn't shy to include various accessories "for free". The built-in radio triggering can be very handy for someone who's starting out and cannot invest in fancy triggers.
Would like to see what good people here think about this.
18 watts IS 18 tungsten watts. The Zebra is 23-25 watts.
Zebra has a high quality SMD LED made by Cree, one of the best LED manufacturers.
Numbers doesn't really matter... ex: this Fotodiox has 209 cheap LEDs encased in a housing: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Lighting-Removable-Camcorder-HDR-XR160/dp/B006P558HY ....but it has roughly the same lumens/lux/watt power as the tiny H600fw Zebralight. And, the fotodiox is only 60º beam spread, whereas the Zebra has a nice and wider 90º spread. And reviews say the Fotodiox is inaacurate in color, power and also has a green tinge/spike in the histogram and to the eye.
I wouldn't waste my time with that Promaster...it doesn't even state all kinds of relevant things you need to know when shopping for a good light - beam spread, what kind of LEDs, lumen output, color temp, etc. Seems like a gimmick more than anything.
Edgar Maguyon wrote:
18 watts IS 18 tungsten watts. The Zebra is 23-25 watts.
Zebra has a high quality SMD LED made by Cree, one of the best LED manufacturers.
Numbers doesn't really matter... ex: this Fotodiox has 209 cheap LEDs encased in a housing: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Lighting-Removable-Camcorder-HDR-XR160/dp/B006P558HY ....but it has roughly the same lumens/lux/watt power as the tiny H600fw Zebralight. And, the fotodiox is only 60º beam spread, whereas the Zebra has a nice and wider 90º spread. And reviews say the Fotodiox is inaacurate in color, power and also has a green tinge/spike in the histogram and to the eye.
I wouldn't waste my time with that Promaster...it doesn't even state all kinds of relevant things you need to know when shopping for a good light - beam spread, what kind of LEDs, lumen output, color temp, etc. Seems like a gimmick more than anything....Show more →
I think you are right in your criticism. Those kind of things should be specified. I've actually contacted Promaster trying to get some answers. So far, I only have the color temperature: 5500K + or - 200K. Still waiting for the answer on lumens.
