battery operated monolights for portable lighting

introduction

the improvements in lithium ion batteries has resulted in a number of studio-type monolights being developed with batteries on the units instead of massive, heavy lead acid battery packs.

coming mid 2017
D = daylight colour balance
~$US1000
with two 150W batteries, will last about 1hr at full output which is enough to compete with the midday sun apparently

2016
D = daylight colour balance
great for indoor headshot videos even with the Aputure Light Dome Softbox
$US699 / $AU999
see http://www.kayellaustralia.com.au/aputure-lightstorm-cob120d-c-207_877_1145.html

	Profoto B1	Bowens XMT500	Godox Wistro AD600 / Flashpoint XPLOR 600
year	2015	2016	2016
price		$US1899 with XMTRC	$AU1245 TTL / $AU845 non-TTL
mount	Profoto	Bowens S	Godox or Bowens S B version
remote controller	Profoto	XMTRC	Godox X1 or flash
radio TTL Canon/Nikon/Sony	Y	Y	Y to 80m (TTL model)
TTL/HSS Canon/Nikon/Sony via on-camera flash unit IR	N	N	Y (TTL model)
HSS Canon/Nikon/Sony	Y	Y	Y
power	500Ws 9 stops	500Ws 9 stops 1/3rdEV	600Ws GN87m 9stops 1/3rdEV
full power shots	220	500	500 (8700mAh)
full output duration	1/1000th sec	?	1/220th sec
shortest duration	1/19,000th sec	1/10,000th sec	1/10,000th sec
LED modelling light	20W	10W	10W
weight	3kg	3.4kg	2.66kg
features	freeze mode, 20 flashes in a sec	sync delay, strobe	sync delay, strobe, flash duration indicator, optional 600Ws H600 or 1200WS H1200 remote head!
issues	cost, battery capacity	cost	HSS mode automatic above 1/160th sec despite camera having faster sync, transmitter buttons flimsy and accidentally changed by photographer's head, H600 gives 1/3rd EV less light output, long flash duration 1/220th sec for full output

1200Ws with option for 2.2kg Hi Sync Head to 1/8000th sec
GN 128m ISO 100 with Pro or HiSync heads, and 90.6m with Action Head (shorter flash duration head)
set will cost around $AU6000 for one light
Strobo, delay and sequence features
50W LED modelling lamp (eq. to 250W)
Skyport radio remote control - 20 channels, 4 groups (will cost an extra $AU395 and is specific to either Canon or Nikon)
4.3kg
90Wh (1.1kg, 215 shots full power and apparently can be taken in cabin luggage on flights) or 1.5kg 144Wh lithium ion battery
http://www.kayellaustralia.com.au/elinchrom-1200-sync-p-6512.html

424Ws
choice of three heads and two ringflashes
- Quadra Action Head provides the best flash duration (up to 1/5700) for freezing motion
- 0.28kg Quadra HS Hi Sync Head to 1/8000th sec
- Quadra Pro Head is a great all rounder, HS compatible with the highest guide number and a flash duration between the other two heads (up to 1/3000s)
- Quadra Eco Ringlflash is a portable lightweight solution
- Quadra Ringflash Pro allows freezing movement with a flash duration of up to 1/4500 s
compatible with all previous Quadra products
optional Elinchrom Mount Adapter Mk II enables the use of every Elinchrom accessory
set will cost around $AU2300 for one light
Strobo, delay and sequence features
intelligent slave cell technology ensures that your existing Speedlights can easily be incorporated within your chosen lighting solution
50W eq LED modelling lamp (presumably 10W LED)
Skyport radio remote control - 20 channels, 4 groups (will cost an extra $AU395 and is specific to either Canon or Nikon)
2kg incl. battery
LiIon battery (0.73kg, 350 shots full power and apparently can be taken in cabin luggage on flights)
http://www.kayellaustralia.com.au/elinchrom-c-207_951_952.html