Bowens ESPRIT 250 Operating instructions

Bowens
Brand
Bowens
Model
ESPRIT 250
Category
Camera flashes
Type
Operating instructions

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Bowens ESPRIT 250 is a compact flash with a unique combination of features. It has a power selection system with easy-to-use selector switch and digital display allowing 1, 2 or 3 capacitor banks to be combined to deliver maximum power outputs of 250, 500 or 750 Ws. It also has an auto power dump giving access to lower power selections without the need to manually dump a higher flash power first. The digital display provides an indication of the state of the power dump by blinking.

Bowens ESPRIT 250 is a compact flash with a unique combination of features. It has a power selection system with easy-to-use selector switch and digital display allowing 1, 2 or 3 capacitor banks to be combined to deliver maximum power outputs of 250, 500 or 750 Ws. It also has an auto power dump giving access to lower power selections without the need to manually dump a higher flash power first. The digital display provides an indication of the state of the power dump by blinking.

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ESPRIT 1500
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Stored Energy (Max) 1500 Ws
Total Flash Output Range Ws 15 to 1500 Ws
Total Flash Output Range f-stops 1
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5 with Flash Power Control (Full to 1/32)
Guide Number
(1500 Ws, 50q Keylite, 100 ISO)
160
Flash Duration (Full Power)T 0.5 1/1100
1/1500
1/2200
(1500 Ws)
(1000 Ws)
(500 Ws)
Charge Time (Full Power 240 V) 2.9 s
1.9 s
1.1 s
(1500 Ws)
(1000 Ws)
(500 Ws)
Flash Colour Temperature Approx. 5600 K UV coated as standard
Modelling Power Control Independent & fully variable
Ready Indication 100% of charge
Supply Voltage AC 190-250 VAC 50 Hz
Voltage Stabilisation +/- 1%
Fuse 10 A (F)
Sync Volts 15 V
Modelling Lamp 240 V 650 W max.
Recommended P2/16 long life hair pin
or equivalent
Flash Tube Assembly Clear (Uncoated)
User changeable
assembly
BW-2980
Cover Glass Dome Standard UV Coated
Clear (Uncoated)
Frosted
BW-2981
BW-2982
BW-2983
Dimensions DIA. 145 mm, LENGTH 490 mm
Weight 5.0 kg (11 lb 0 oz)
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Bowens ESPRIT 250 Operating instructions

Bowens
Brand
Bowens
Model
ESPRIT 250
Category
Camera flashes
Type
Operating instructions
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Bowens ESPRIT 250 is a compact flash with a unique combination of features. It has a power selection system with easy-to-use selector switch and digital display allowing 1, 2 or 3 capacitor banks to be combined to deliver maximum power outputs of 250, 500 or 750 Ws. It also has an auto power dump giving access to lower power selections without the need to manually dump a higher flash power first. The digital display provides an indication of the state of the power dump by blinking.

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