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Condition: Excellent
Calumet Genesis 300 B Monolight & Battery pack in
travel Case
Excellent cosmetic condition and fully working
Supplied in a padded travel case, sync lead, sync extention lead, Tube cover, Spill kill, Mains charger, Pack to head lead, car charger, mains lead, instruction book and a 85cm gold brolly
General Calumet Genesis 300 B Information
Compact and it has a carrying handle on the back and the body is coated with a nice rubberized material. The back is well laid out and pretty intuitive with a digital read-out of the power output. The modeling light can be either full power (150w) or proportional and the audible alarm is a feature all flash units should have. The photocell sensor can be set to fire on the initial flash or after the one or two pre-flashes, an essential feature with many D-SLRs. The read-out goes from a low of 10 to a high of 60, which is supposed to represent a five-stop range.
In the studio, this flash performes admirably. The layout on the rear of the unit is pretty straightforward. It has very reliable and repeatable power output, cycles in about 3 seconds at full power, and the digital read-out for the power output comes in very handy when you want to reproduce a lighting setup at a later date. For those of you who are not used to working with studio flash units, having an infinitely variable power control is a feature so important that I would not even consider buying a unit without it. This gives you the ability to control exposure precisely without moving the light.
You might ask, why not just move the light? Two reasons. One, you may not be able to; there may be a wall that comes into play. Two, you will not only change the intensity of the light, you will change its character. Move it closer, it’s a bigger light source. Move it further away, it’s a smaller light source. By changing the power output while not moving the light, the quality of the light remains unchanged. I used the unit with an umbrella modifier in the studio; the tilting head offers a built-in hole for the umbrella. Accessories for the entire extensive range of Elinchrom light modifiers will fit this light as well.
The battery pack is a big reason for a working pro to consider this light. It’s not that heavy, and, according to manufacturer’s specs, it should be good for about 200 full-power flashes, which should be plenty for most assignments. As you’d expect, using a battery adds to the recycle time, although I found it to be about 4 seconds on a full-power flash, not that much of a penalty when you consider the convenience factor. An interesting accessory that you may want to consider is the radio-controlled wireless trigger that is optimized for use with either Canon or Nikon. With wireless triggers and a battery pack, you can shoot anyplace remotely and fire the flash from up to 100 meters away.
Camera House Price: £149.00
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Looking after your camera
Use a Camera Bag
A camera bag does more than just protect the camera against scratches and dust: It keeps it safe from rain because many are waterproof on the outside.
Be Very Careful Around the LCD Screen and Camera Lens
Use only special equipment to clean your camera’s LCD screen and camera lens. Buy a special cleaning kit that includes liquid solutions, microfiber cloths and brushes that have been specially designed to clean your camera lens.
Never Leave Your Batteries in Your Camera for Too Long
Many camera batteries are now alkaline or lithium formats. If you keep your camera with the batteries inside of it in a moist area, then the batteries can get corrosive. So if you’re thinking about just putting your camera on the shelf for several months, do yourself a favor and remove them.
Turn Your Camera Off Prior to Doing Anything
Before you do anything to your camera, always keep in mind that it should be turned off first. No matter what it is—swapping lenses, changing memory cards or disconnecting or attaching cables—your camera should be turned off.
Cold and Wet Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Camera Body
Take your camera out only in a waterproof bag. If the weather’s unusually cold, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag that has silica desiccant packets for the reduction of moisture. It’s also a smart idea to have a soft towel with you to wipe off any moisture, just in case it should get on your camera.
Good Memory Card Care Is Good Camera Care
Only transport your memory cards inside of a protective caseMake sure the memory cards stay dust-free at all times. When removing memory cards, make sure you do so indoors or in non-dusty situations.
Make sure that you keep memory cards only in cool places. Never keep them in places where they may heat up, like dashboards or glove compartments.
Never place your memory cards close to magnetic sources. Examples of magnetic sources are things such as audio speakers, TV monitors and actual magnets.
Use a Filter to Protect Your Camera Lens
The lens of your camera is naturally fragile. As such, it’s susceptible to scratches, cracks, dents…you name it. A UV filter will not only will you give your lens a fighting chance, but you’ll also enhance the quality of your pictures.
Condensation Can Be Controlled
Condensation normally happens when you move your camera between different temperatures.
Allow your camera a chance to naturally get used to the hotter environment. Don’t place it inside a closed plastic bag when transporting it between different temperatures! Just let the camera sit in the humid temperature for a while, until condensation disappears.
If this still doesn’t get rid of all of it, you can utilize a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture and marks left behind from the condensation.
