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the reinvention of light - made in germany
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MOBILE. FAST. PIONEERING.
We are introducing: A unique, innovative
Light System for the photography of tomorrow:
Mobile, flexible, fast, comfortable.
LEDs for highly efficient use of energy.
Li-ion battery for mobile adaption by reduced weight.
Bidirectional radio technology for highest comfort.
Power Factor Correction (PFC) for shortest charging time
in worldwide power supply systems.
Leading flash technology made in Germany – Priolite GmbH.
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Pau Palacios
Photographer
.
Barcelona
„seems to be clearly above everything existing on the market“
PRAXIS | 05
FASCINATING
TECHNOLOGY
MB500: The compact monolight with 500 Ws flash power
MB 500
It is completely independent of the mains voltage and powered by a Li-Ion
battery, which allows 400 flashes full power at 500 Ws.
Practical:
No power cable needed
Mobile:
Integrated Li-ion battery with high
capacity combined with low weight
Persistant:
Approx. 400 flashes at full power,
Approx. 1600 flashes at 125 J
Fast:
Less than 2.5 seconds recharging to full power,
5 flashes per second at minimum power.
Very short flash duration of 1/2500 sec. (t05)
Multi-functional:
Xenon Flash, LED Flash, Xenon + LED Flash
Innovative:
Extremely short flash time duration and
implemented bidirectional radio control
Compatibility:
Broad range of accesoires available, some Bowens
and Hensel reflectors can be attached
MB500 | 07
work will never gonna be the same.
MB500
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Innovative LED array
For the Pilot light an LED array is used, which delivers an
equivalent light output of approx. 100 watts. LEDs have an
almost unlimited life cycle and can be dimmed without modification of the color temperature. The LED array features
its own cooling element, that permits long operational hours
without overheating. Additionally a temperature dependent fan is implemented, which cools the complete unit this guarantees a long uninterrupted time of use.
Rugged base, safe protection
The housing base of the MB500 represents an extrusion
profile. It holds its components safely, that results into an
extreme rugged system. An elongated hole under the
housing enables to fix flash umbrellas and leads them safely
over the complete length. Furthermore the umbrellas are
clamped with a secured screw, so clamping will not damage
the umbrella stick. Umbrellas can be used up to 10 mm stick
diameter.
The standard equipment includes a glass dome in various
coatings. It provides an excellent protection and enables
modification of the color temperature.
The main switch of the monolight is equipped with a high
quality twist device, that is protected by an additional cover.
Therewith it avoids an unintentionally switching-on. That
attribute is particularly important in case of transportation,
because a switched on device must not be transported.
Constant light distribution
High performance by short recharging time
Bidirectional radio controllable
The MB500 operates with a flash tube in omega form.
In comparison to a U-formed tube, it provides a better
light and an extreme constant light distribution. The
flash tube is pluggable and exchangeable by the user.
The flash triggering can be done by synch cable, by slave, by IR-flash or by radio remote control. The synchronous voltage is 5 V. Therewith a safely handling with all
established modern cameras, is assured. Furthermore
by switched on FC (flash check) function, the modeling
light will be switched off after flashing, and only after
the complete charging of the capacitors, automatically
switched on again. Therefore in dark studios a flash
trigger control is easy.
The MB500 can be charged using a charging socket
with a thread to secure operation. The charging of the
battery up to an 80 % capacity will be done in about 2.5
hours. Because of the screw thread a fall of the charging
plug is avoided.
The MB500 is featured with a bidirectional radio
controlled module. This module operates together with
the Priolite remote control, which can be attached to
the Hot Shoe of the camera. Nearly all functions of the
flash device can be controlled on telecommand. The
radio control displays the power setting of the device
and its flash readiness. By organizing in 4 teams, each
with 9 devices, in total 36 devices can be individually
controlled. The system operates in a frequency range
of 2.4 GHz, which is world wide approved for these
applications.
Various flash modes
Big display, easy to read
The MB500 features 3 flash options: Xenon flash,
LED flash and a combination of Xenon with LED flash.
The usual Xenon flash light can be regulated within 5
f-stops between 5 and 10 factor in 1/10 increments
of an f-stop. The LED array can be used as a modeling
light as well as a flash light. The flash light features an
extreme short flash duration about approx. 1/15,000
seconds. Using the combi mode, first the Xenon flash is
activated and then after a selectable delay time the LED
flash will be ignited. Both, the strength of the Xenon
flash and the strength of the LED flash can be set up.
Additionally the choice of the time delay between the
flashes is possible. These options are opening a fullness
of new possibilities, which enables the photographer an
additional scope for creative composition and unconventional solutions.
The MB500 features a multiline LCD display, where
functions of the device can transparently and easily be
set up and controlled. The display can be turned upside
down with the flip button, so that in case of hanging
the device on ceiling tracks the display can be read
correctly.
The MB500 features a charging time about less than 3
seconds to full power. It can deliver up to 5 flashes per
second with 37 Ws each – outstanding data for a battery device. The battery allows 400 flashes at full power
and 6,400 flashes at minimum power. Power dumping is
performed using internal resistors (APD System).
Compatible accessories kit
The Priolite adapter system is compatible to Bowens
S-type Bayonets as well. A lot of Hensel reflectors can
be fixed with this clamp mechanism too.
What is in the box?
The flash unit comes with a synch cable, a battery
charging unit, the flash tube, the LED array and the
glass dome.
Made in Germany
The MB500 was designed, developed and manufactured in Germany under a strict quality control. Priolite is
warranting a 2 years guarantee, with exception of the
flash tube and the modeling light.
MB500 | 09
„I´m very deeply impressed“
Darius Ramazani
Photographer
.
Berlin
PRAXIS | 11
the new definition of power.
DYNAMIC
POWER PACK
The compact monolight with a high performance power
supply for extremely fast flash recycling time: M500
The M500 features a multi voltage power supply for world wide use. It enables extreme fast
flash sequences and is featured with an extreme bright 300 watts modeling light bulb for
extra easy illumination of motives.
• High performance power supply with PFC
M 500
“Power Factor Correction”
• Extremely fast flash recycling time, less than 1 second
• Very bright 300 watts modeling light bulb
• Multi voltage technology for world wide application
• Bidirectional radio controller with power display
• Very short flash duration of 1/2500 sec (t05) to freeze motion
M500 | 13
let there be light.
M500
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Extremely fast flash recycling time
Rugged base, safe protection
Bidirectional radio controllable
The M500 provides extremely short flash recycling time.
Within less than one second it recharges to full power
and can provide up to 6 flashes per second at minimum
power. A powerful temperature control fan, avoids an
overheating of the device. By reducing the flash power,
excessive energy is dumped by a resistor (APD System).
The housing base of the MB500 represents an extrusion
profile. It holds its components safely, that results into an
extreme rugged system. An elongated hole under the
housing enables to fix flash umbrellas and leads them safely over the complete length. Furthermore the umbrellas
are clamped with a secured screw, so clamping will not
damage the umbrella stick. Umbrellas can be used up to
10 mm stick diameter.
The MB500 is featured with a bidirectional radio controlled module. This module operates together with the
Priolite remote control, which can be attached to the Hot
Shoe of the camera. Nearly all functions of the flash device can be controlled on telecommand. The radio control displays the power setting of the device and its flash
readiness. By organizing in 4 teams, each with 9 devices,
in total 36 devices can be individually controlled. The
system operates in a frequency range of 2.4 GHz, which
is world wide approved for these applications.
M 500
For setting up the flash power, the device features a
3-digit LED display, which additionally simplifies the set
up of further parameters. The important signal “ready”,is
displayed by the illumination of the test button and additionally, by the illumination of the glass dome placed on
the top side of the device. Thereby the readiness of the
flash is seen very easily even from a far distance.
PFC – sophisticated high perfomance power
supply
The integrated high performance power supply provides
constant current during loading the capacitors. The main
fuse of the building is protected this way, so that many
flash units can be used within one power circuit without
blowing the fuse. The technical term for this module is
called Power Factor Correction (PFC).
The standard equipment includes a glass dome in various
coatings. It provides an excellent protection and enables
modification of the color temperature.
Constant light distribution
The MB500 operates with a flash tube in omega form. In
comparison to a U-formed tube, it provides a better light
and an extreme constant light distribution. The flash
tube is pluggable and exchangeable by the user. The
flash triggering can be done by synch cable, by slave,
by IR-flash or by radio remote control. The synchronous
voltage is 5 V. Therewith a safely handling with all established modern cameras, is assured.
Compatible accessories kit
The Priolite adapter system is compatible to Bowens
S-type Bayonets as well. A lot of Hensel reflectors can
be fixed with this clamp mechanism, too.
What is in the box?
The flash unit comes with a sync cable, a power cable,
the flash tube, and the glass dome.
Made in Germany
The M500 was designed, developed and manufactured in
Germany under a strict quality control. Priolite is warranting a 2 years guarantee, with exception of the flash tube
and the modeling light.
M500 | 15
Daniela Horakova
Photographer
.
London
„Ingenious. No cables, the only professional
grab and go lighting system“
PRAXIS | 17
MUCH MORE
FREEDOM
The flash devices M500 and MB500 operate perfectly
with the Priolite radio control, which can be fixed on
the Hot Shoe of the camera. Nearly all functions of the
flash device can be controlled on telecommand. The
radio control displays the power setting of the device
and its readiness.
(Illustration in original size)
• Extreme operating distance
• Control of 4 teams with
up to 9 devices
• Ready display
M 500
By organizing in 4 teams, each with 9 devices, in total
36 devices can be individually controlled. The system
operates in a frequency range of 2.4 GHz, which is
worldwide approved for these applications. The radio
control works with 3 AA-batteries.
• Bidirectional
RADIOCONTROL | 19
Multi-options
All: all devices of one team are adressed synchronously
Single: only the selected device will respond
Light power control
Setting the flash power
in 1/10 f-stop increments
Display
EASY
HANDLING
Power setting display of the selected
flash device
Device allocation
ID allocation to the flash device within the
selected team
Team display
Team allocation of one flash device
Pilot
Selection of the modeling light from “Prop” to
“Full” and “OFF”
RADIOCONTROL | 21
„The very best equipment for a good shot“
Alberto Zanetti
Photographer
.
Milano
PRAXIS | 23
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTS
SOPHISTICATED ACCESSORIES KIT
MB 500, M 500
AND RADIO CONTROL
Compatibility of our Priolite
products with accessories from
Bowens and Hensel
The Priolite adapter system is compartible to Bowens
S-type Bayonets as well. A lot of Hensel reflectors
can be fixed with the clamp mechanism, too.
PRODUCTS
PRIOLITE MB 500
Monolight
PRIOLITE M 500
Monolight
PRIOLITE
LITE FB
Art.Nr.
Description
PRIOLITE MB 500
Monolight
01-0500-01
max. 500J, Li-Ion battery, included radio control, LED
modeling light, replaceable omega flash tube, glass dome, multi
voltage, battery charger.
PRIOLITE M 500
Monolight
02-0500-01
max. 500J, multi voltage, included radio control, replaceable omega
flash tube, glass dome, power supply pack.
PRIOLITE FB
80-2436-01
bidirectional radio control, 2.4 GHz system, max. 36 flash devices
individually controllable.
PRODUCTOVERVIEW | 25
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
UMBRELLAS AND SOFT BOXES
Honeycomb
for Reflector 9 inch,
Grid size 4 mm,
Thickness 20 mm
PRIO Reflector
Ø 7 inch (18 cm)
Honeycomb
for Reflector 7 inch,
Grid size 2 mm
PRIO Reflector
Ø 7 inch (18 cm)
Bowens S-Type Adapter
Honeycomb
for Reflector 7 inch,
Grid size 4 mm
PRIO Reflector
Ø 9 inch (23 cm)
PRIO Reflector
Ø 9 inch (23 cm)
Bowens S-Type Adapter
PRIO Umbrella
Reflector
PRIO Umbrella
Reflector
Ø 5 inch (13 cm)
Ø 5 inch (13 cm)
Bowens S-Type Adapter
PRIO Beauty Dish
Honeycomb
for Beauty Dish,
Grid size 4 mm
Ø 22 inch (55 cm)
Beschreibung
Art.Nr.
PRIO Reflector
Ø 7 inch (18 cm)
30-0007-01
PRIO Reflector
Ø 7 inch (18 cm)
Bowens S-Type Adapter
30-0007-02
Honeycomb 2 mm
for Reflector 7 inch
31-0007-20
Honeycomb 4 mm
for Reflector 7 inch
31-0007-40
PRIO Reflector
Ø 9 inch (23 cm)
30-0009-01
PRIO Reflector
Ø 9 inch (23 cm)
Bowens S-Type Adapter
30-0009-02
Honeycomb 4 mm
for Reflector 9 inch
31-0009-40
PRIO Beauty Dish
Ø 22 inch (55 cm)
30-0022-01
Honeycomb 4 mm
for Beauty Dish
31-0022-40
PRIO Umbrella Reflector Ø 5 inch (13 cm)
51-0005-01
PRIO Umbrella Reflector Ø 5 inch (13 cm)
Bowens S-Type Adapter
51-0005-02
LIGHTSHAPERS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
REFLECTORS
PRIO Softbox
Available measures
60x80 cm and 70x100 cm
(Variation examples)
PRIO Umbrella
white and silver, Ø 1m
Description
Art.Nr.
PRIO Softbox
ca. 70x100 cm
40-0710-01
PRIO Softbox
ca. 60x80 cm
40-0608-01
PRIO Octaform
Ø ca. 95 cm
45-0095-01
PRIO Octaform
Ø ca. 120 cm
45-0120-01
PRIO Umbrella white Ø ca. 1m
50-0100-01
Ø ca. 1m
50-0100-02
PRIO Umbrella silver
PRIO Octaform
Available diameters
95 cm and 120 cm
(Variation examples)
PRODUCTOVERVIEW | 27
PRIO Reflector Panel
Gold/Silver, Ø ca. 110 cm,
double sided, foldable
PRIO Softcase
Extra rugged, 2 wheels, with interior separation
for 2 compact devices, 2 tripods and accessories.
Interior dimensions (l x w x h): ca. 94x29x33 cm
PRIO Tripod
Aluminium tripod black
anodized air cussioned,
3 sections, extendable to
240 cm
Description
PRIO Reflector Panel Gold/Silver, Ø ca. 110 cm, double sided, foldable
Art.Nr.
55-0110-01
PRIO Tripod
Aluminium tripod black anodized air cussioned,
3 sections, extendable to 240 cm
60-0240-01
PRIO Softcase
Extra rugged, 2 reels, with interior schedule line for 2 compact devices,
2 tripods and accessories. Interior dimensions (l x w x h): ca. 94x29x33 cm
70-9429-01
PRODUCTS AND KITS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
THE PRIOLITE KITS
2X MB500
2X M500
PRIOLITE
MB 500 KIT
a
b
c
d
e
f
Kit
Nr.
2x PRIOLITE MB 500
2
—
—
2
1
1
I
2x PRIOLITE MB 500
—
—
2
2
1
1
II
2x PRIOLITE MB 500
1
—
1
2
1
1
III
2x PRIOLITE MB 500
—
1
1
2
1
1
IV
2x PRIOLITE M 500
2
—
—
2
1
1
V
2x PRIOLITE M 500
—
—
2
2
1
1
VI
2x PRIOLITE M 500
1
—
1
2
1
1
VII
2x PRIOLITE M 500
—
1
1
2
1
1
VIII
PRIOLITE
M 500 KIT
a: Reflector 7 inch, b: Softbox, c: Umbrella Ø 1m, optional white or silver, d: PRIO Tripod 2.4 m, e: Softcase, f: Radio control
PRODUCTOVERVIEW | 29
THE ENTREPRENEUR
DIPL.-ING.
JOACHIM RENSCHKE
Managing Director
Phone +49 931 2600900
Fax +49 1803 5518 27155
[email protected]
www.priolite.com
Joachim Renschke, Cert. Ing.
Studied electronics at the Technical University of Berlin and was then
active in development management for integrated circuitry for global
companies. During this time he shared responsibility in the development of the first automotive ABS systems as well as in the development
of ISDN in the telecommunications branch.
In 1990 he became part of the management team at Hensel Studiotechnik in Würzburg and later acquired shares in the company. Within the
scope of his many years of activity as managing director, many innovative products were developed such as the battery-operated Porty System,
the TRIA studio generators as well as compact strobe equipment for
the Expert Pro Series. At the end of 2008 Mr. Renschke withdrew from
Hensel Studiotechnik.
Since 2009 Mr. Renschke has been busy in the development of a new
premium brand: Priolite. Initial products such as the MB500 and M500
show convincingly the innovative force of the Priolite Company based
in Würzburg.
An extremely compact studio strobe unit with Li-ion batteries will be
presented at the Photokina 2010, supplemented by an extremely fast
compact unit for worldwide use. Both units are supplemented by a
comprehensive line of accessories and are capable of RF remote control.
Some of the Bowens and Hensel accessories can also be used.
Priolite’s objective is to use state-of-the-art technologies such as LED’s
and Li-ion batteries to create convenient lighting systems for today’s
demands in the field of professional photography combined with a
unique bidirectional remote control. All this is packed into a sturdy
metal housing with precision cast parts to prevent failure even under
rough treatment.
All equipment is produced in Germany and subject to intensive quality
control. This makes it possible to provide a 2-year guarantee on all
parts with the exception of the flash tube and modeling light.
Priolite’s line of products is being expanded continuously. For this reason a battery-operated mobile generator for extremely short charging
times will be introduced in the Spring of 2011. In parallel to this the
line of accessories will continue to be supplemented and expanded.
Priolite products are available worldwide. We are presently establishing a network of distributors and service stations.
We wish all photographers a great deal of enjoyment with
our products, good lighting and many creative ideas.
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JUNG-2.com 2010
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