Broncolor

Broncolor 31.720.10 Siros 800 L WiFi/RFS 2 Monolight

Name: Broncolor 31.720.10 Siros 800 L WiFi/RFS 2 Monolight
Brand: Broncolor
SKU: 31.720.10

Unleash Your Lighting Potential, Wirelessly The Broncolor Siros 800 L is a battery-powered monolight designed for professional photographers seeking ultimate lighting control. This unit provides exceptional color constancy, fast flash durations, and wireless control via the bronControl app. The ...

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Overview

Unleash Your Lighting Potential, Wirelessly

The Broncolor Siros 800 L is a battery-powered monolight designed for professional photographers seeking ultimate lighting control. This unit provides exceptional color constancy, fast flash durations, and wireless control via the bronControl app. The included bag ensures your equipment is protected on the go.

Specifications:

Flash Energy: 800 J
Control Range: 9 f-stops in 1/10 or full f-stop steps (4 – 800 J)
Functionality: broncolor HS function (requires latest firmware)
F-Stop: 32 8/10 at 2 m (6 1/2 ft) distance, 100 ISO with reflector L40
Sequences: Up to 50 flashes
Control: Easy control with bronControl app
Battery: Battery-powered (up to 440 flashes at full power per charge)

Key Features

flash energy: 800 J

Control range of flash energy: over 9 f-stops in 1/10 or full f-stop steps 4 – 800 J

broncolor HS function w/Lastest Firmware

f-stop at 2 m (6 1/2 ft) distance, 100 ISO: with reflector L40: 32 8/10

Sequences up to 50 flashes

Specifications

Flash Energy

800 J

Control Range

Over 9 f-stops

Control Steps

1/10 or full f-stop steps

Flash Energy Range

4 – 800 J

High-Speed Sync Function

broncolor HS (with latest firmware)

f-stop (2m, 100 ISO, Reflector L40)

32 8/10

Max Sequences

Up to 50 flashes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum flash energy of this monolight?

The Broncolor Siros 800 L offers a maximum flash energy of 800 J.

How precisely can the flash energy be controlled?

The flash energy can be controlled over 9 f-stops, in either 1/10 or full f-stop steps, from 4 J to 800 J.

Does this monolight support high-speed synchronization?

Yes, it features the broncolor HS function, provided it has the latest firmware, for high-speed synchronization.

Can this monolight be used for continuous burst shooting?

Yes, it supports sequences of up to 50 flashes, which can be beneficial for continuous shooting scenarios.

Is a reflector included with this monolight?

The product specifications reference an "L40 reflector" for f-stop measurement, but it does not explicitly state that a reflector is included with the monolight itself.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Offers a high flash energy of 800 J, providing significant power for various lighting setups.
Features a wide control range of over 9 f-stops, allowing for precise light adjustments in 1/10 or full f-stop steps.
Supports sequences of up to 50 flashes, useful for continuous shooting or dynamic lighting effects.
Includes the broncolor HS function with the latest firmware, enabling high-speed sync with cameras.
The f-stop at 2 meters distance with a reflector L40 is 32 8/10 at 100 ISO, indicating strong light output.

👎 Cons

The product is a monolight, requiring additional equipment like light modifiers, stands, and triggers to be fully operational.
The "latest firmware" for the broncolor HS function implies a potential need for user-initiated updates if not already applied.
Specific details on recycling times at various power settings are not provided in the features.
The monolight's weight and dimensions, which are important for portability and setup, are not listed.
The product name does not specify whether a reflector is included, despite the f-stop measurement referencing one.