The AlienBees DB800 is the latest in the line of AlienBees strobes from Paul C. Buff and an update to the very popular AlienBees B800. Key features include: 320 Ws maximum flash output Seven f-stop range (full to 1/64 power) Video friendly Compatible with a wide range of PCB modifiers Best of Both Worlds. The DB800 takes the digital LCD and control layout from the Einstein E640, and the B800’s cost-friendly basic performance, and puts them in a housing that’s noticeably smaller than either. Output. Like its predecessor, the DB00 offers 320 Ws maximum flash output, yet improves on performance with a seven f-stop range (full to 1/64 power) that’s adjustable in 1/10 f-stop increments. Full power recycle time has been reduced to one second. Video Friendly. That’s not a typo. The DB800 uses an LEDmodeling light that outputs 400-watt equivalent daylight-balanced light (5600ºK) at 90 CRI. There’s even the option to disable flash function just in case you accidentally hit the test button. Triggering. There’s a 1/8-inch sync input with included 15-foot PC-sync cable for hard-wired triggering, optical slave eye for wireless triggering from another strobe, and eight-pin port input for use with the CyberSync system. Build. Don’t let its small footprint fool you; the DigiBee is a well-equipped workhorse with features like a high-impact polycarbonate housing, internal fan, and metal 5/8-inch stand mount. Modifier Compatibility. The DB800 uses the standard Paul C. Buff mount, so all of our existing Westcott rapid box modifiers are compatible. We include the standard 7-inch reflector that’s compatible with the AlienBees Honeycomb Grids. Additionally, the strobe offers a 3/8-inch umbrella mount that’s compatible with just about everything out there. Just a heads up, the optical slave on these units is quite a bit weaker than the previous alienbees. We whole heartedly recommend using Pocket Wizards to trigger them instead of relying on the optical slave.
