The new Calumet Genesis Lighting Kits are affordable but sophisticated self-contained flash units for studio photography. The Genesis 200w/s and 400w/s monolights provide you with all the power and lighting control that you will need to create professional-looking portraits. Each model features digital, variable flash-output controls that allow you to adjust power levels over a 5-stop range. Various Genesis Lighting Kits are available now, starting from $169.

Calumet Press Release

NEW Calumet Genesis Redefines Standard of Excellence For Entry-Level Studio Lighting

CHICAGO, January 29, 2008 - Calumet Photographic invites the emerging photographer to enter the world of studio lighting with the extremely affordable, and yet sophisticated self-contained flash units. The Genesis 200w/s and 400w/s monolights provide you with all the power and lighting control that you will need to create professional-looking portraits and great still-life tabletop photographs. They will provide you with recycling times as low as one second. The Genesis flash units’ 5-volt sync voltage is even safe for today’s digital cameras.

Flash operation has never been easier. The convenient rear control panel of each Genesis puts their full range of flash controls at your finger tips. Each model features digital, variable flash-output controls that allow you to adjust power levels over a 5-stop range. You can switch from full to proportional modeling with the press of a button. A built-in infrared slave cell provides wireless flash synchronization and it is adjustable to increase or decrease sensitivity, depending upon the environment you are working in. An audible flash-ready alarm lets you know when your Genesis is fully charged and ready to go.

Other notable features of the Genesis line include:
• Easy-lock interchangeable reflectors
• Built-in umbrella mount
• User-replaceable flash tube
• Convenient carry handle
• Universal 5?8” mounting and easy angle-adjustments

The Genesis 200 is a 200w/s monolight has a Guide Number of 125 (ft.) and offers flash-output controls over a 5-stop range. It weighs just 4.2 lbs. The Genesis 400 is a 400w/s monolight has a Guide Number of 160 (ft.) and offers flash-output controls over a 5-stop range. Each Genesis comes with an umbrella reflector, flash tube, 150w modeling lamp, sync cord, power cord and a protective cap.

GENESIS KITS

Genesis 200 1-Light Kit
Includes one Genesis 200, a 10’ light stand and a 45” white umbrella w/black cover.
CF0502K $245.97 • SALE $169.99

Genesis 400 1-Light Kit
Includes one Genesis 400, a 10’ light stand and a 45” white umbrella w/black cover.
CF0514K $375.97 • SALE $299.99

Genesis 200 2-Light Kit
Includes two Genesis 200s, two 10’ light stands and two 45” white umbrellas w/black covers.
CF0502K1 $491.94 • SALE $319.99

Genesis 400 2-Light Kit
Includes two Genesis 400s, two 10’ light stands and two 45” white umbrellas w/black covers.
CF0514K1 $751.94 • SALE $569.99

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