DigiBee DB800 by Paul C Buff Inc
So there are actually TWO Digibees. The Digibee DB400 and the DigiBee DB800. The Digibee DB400 is a 160-watt second strobe that sells for $309.95 and the DigiBee DB800 is a 320-watt second strobe that sells for $349.95. So let’s see… double the power for $40.00… The only one we need to talk about is the DigiBee DB800 Flash Unit. The flash unit is bare bones and has no TTL, and no HSS, but is very well-built and extremely small for a studio strobe. There is a DigiBee Carrying Bag for less than $20 dollars and will hold two (2) DigiBee Flash Units with room for accessories, cords, remote controls, and more.
It was designed with two uses in mind:
Flash or
Continuous Lighting & Motion Photography
The Flash Unit utilizes the same mount traditional for Paul C Buff lights, Balcar. Existing accessories with other light modifiers will attach to this Flash Unit. NOTE - utilizing this Flash Unit for Continuous Lighting with Video work? There is a small fan inside to keep the unit cool. Ensure that microphones are not placed near the lights otherwise, they might pick up the sound of the fan. I have not yet had an issue with the proper microphone placement picking up the fan sound.
The Digibee DB800 weighs only 2.9 lbs. and its dimensions are 7.25" H x 4.75" W x 5.25" L. The studio strobe can be triggered from a sync cord, optical slave trigger, and wireless remote control system. They do require a CyberSync™ Transceiver, and both the CyberSync™ Trigger Transmitter 3 and CyberSense controller. Purchasing both the trigger transmitter 3 and CyberSense would allow you to adjust the light and wirelessly trigger from your camera’s hot shoe.
I was not paid nor sponsored by Paul C Buff Inc. for this review. I upgraded my equipment and purchased four (4) Digibee DB800 units myself. It was the right choice for me, expanding into video work. These lights pair with my existing range of modifiers, softboxes, stripboxes, beauty dishes, ect. I hope to one day become a part of their ambassador program, but I will be stepping up my game first.
Features would include:
7 f-stop power variability (5 Ws to 320 Ws)
Adjustable in 1/10 f-stop increments from full to 1/64 power
All digital controls with LCD display
Ultra bright LED modeling lamp (400W equivalent, daylight-balanced)
Internally fan-cooled for heavy-duty use
Visual and audible recycle indicators
Standard 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz power requirements
