The Photogenic AKC160 Studiomax III 160W/s Monolight is an ideal way to add a lightweight (2.6 lb) fixture to your kit for a main light, backlight or fill light. The AKC160 offers a six stop power range from 5.0 to 160W/s, steplessly adjustable via a simple knob. Constant Color technology ensures that the color balance remains within 200K of an ideal 5,400K regardless of the power level chosen, to insure shot to shot consistency and minimize post-production work.

The AKC160 comes with a UV color corrected, user-replaceable flash tube that renders fabrics and flesh tones accurately. The monolight comes with a 7.5" high-gain reflector but accepts the entire line of Photogenic Quick-Change reflectors, grids, snoots, and diffusers. An AC cord, sync cord, 100W quartz modeling lamp and a protective cap are also included.

480 Total W/s    3- 160 W/s Monolights    Umbrellas, Sync Cord, Stands, Case

Power levels, accessed on the rear panel, are adjustable from 5.0 to 160W/s with a simple twist of a knob

The AKC160 recycles to full power (160W/s) in only 1.5 seconds, and 0.5 sec. at minimum power to catch even the most fleeting gestures

The AKC160's 100W quartz modeling light allows you to preview the effect of your lights before tripping the shutter

Digital cameras can be used with Photogenic monolights without fear of damage to the camera's electronics

Replacing this "plug & play" flashtube is a snap. The UV coating ensures clean whites and flattering flesh tones

A ready light lets you know when the flash is fully charged

As a safety precaution, the AKC160 drains the capacitors when you turn it off

The AKC160 incorporates surge protection to handle power spikes

The AKC160 is compatible with all Photogenic Quick-Change light shaping accessories

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there a hole in the reflector for an umbrella to fit through?

A: Yes there is!

Q: 2. Can you use a quantum turbo battery?

A: Yes this can be used with a Quantum Turbo Battery.

Q: 3. Does this battery come with the cable to connect it to a Studio Max II 160B?

A: Yes, this battery would include the DC cable for the Studiomax II 160B AC/DC monolight.

Q: 4. Two questions: 1) is the light output of the modeling light proportional to the strobed light, and 2) any slave sensor?

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Q: 5. What is the color temperature of these lights?

A: I think the bulbs that come with the kit are pretty warm - 3500K or so. But you can use other bulbs too - daylight (5000K) incandescent or even CF for lower light use.

Q: 6. Two questions: 1) is the modeling light output proportional to the strobe output 2) is there a slave photo sensor on the unit?

A: it's not proportional and it does have have an optical slave

Q: 7. what is the warranty period?

A: Limited 1-Year Warranty.

Q: 8. How do I attach the Chimera to the adaptor? It doesn't make sense! Send tutorials- please!

A: Chimera has some good instructions on the assembly and removing of the speedring from the softbox.The link is http://bit.ly/2fasMKJ and the tab you need to click is, Assembly & Take Down.

Q: 9. I know to flip the switch from flash to charge but Do I have to turn the power to ON to charge the battery?

A: The unit should be OFF, set up the charger, switch the unit to CHARGE, and then turn the unit ON.

Q: 10. Can this be used with digital cameras?

A: The Photogenic StudioMax III 3-Light Portrait Studio Kit (120V) can be used with film and digital cameras.