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Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.

Subject: Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash heads.
From: David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:22:19 -0500
Really? Let's see if I can find something, charging $350 for each flash
head is ridiculous.

Thanks for your info.

David

On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 11:52 PM, Wayne Harridge <
wayne.harridge@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Good idea, conversion could be as simple as a jumper in the power supply.
> Perhaps check if there are any on-line service manuals for the model you
> have.
>
> ...Wayne
>
>
> >
> > Why not send them to Elinchrom and have them convert them. It could be a
> > lot less expensive than purchasing the step up transformer.
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Irisarri" <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 1:00:30 PM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] Step up converter for Elinchrom Style FX400 flash
> heads.
> >
> > Hi Leo,
> >
> > FX models were mono voltage. BX models were muti voltage. I guess I have
> > to buy those bulky transformers :(
> >
> > David
> >
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Leo Wesson <leowesson@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > David,
> > >
> > > I'm guessing that they are muli voltage and all u need to do is swap
> > > the modeling light to a 120v bulb.
> > > Leo Wesson.
> > >
> > > On Jan 29, 2013, at 10:32 AM, David Irisarri <zuiko3000@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I want to use my Elinchrom flash heads with my E-M5 and I have a
> > > > couple
> > > of
> > > > questions.
> > > >
> > > > Every head consumes 400W and needs 200/260 V and it has a modelling
> > > > lamp
> > > of
> > > > 100W. Do I need a step up converter of 400W or more for every flash
> > > head? I
> > > > don't want to buy a 1500W transformer because of such a high load it
> > > > couldtrip the entire apartment's electricity.
> > > >
> > > > What is the best brand in USA?
> > > >
> > > > Best regards,
> > > >
> > > > David
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