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500Ws
Approx. 5600K
f/90 2/10 at 3.28' (1.0 m) ISO 100, 1/60 sec with 12" reflector
0.25 to 0.5 sec min/max
At t0.5
Minimum Power: 1/100,000 sec
Maximum Power: 1/2000 sec
9 stops in 1/10 stop increments
Yes
Yes
300W, G6.35 base
On / Off / Full / Proportional
Acoustical / Optical / Flash Check
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
1/4" (6.3mm) plug / photo cell / radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
17 x 8.5 x 7.2" (43.18 x 21.59 x 18.29cm) without yoke
13.6 lbs (6.17kg) with yoke
4251249300192




Cito 500. The Fastest Compact Flash Worldwide
Do you want to freeze fastest motion at maximum sharpness or take fast picture series Maybe even both at the same time as often required for people, fashion or product photography Then, the new Hensel Cito 500 is the first choice: with flash duration times of up to 1/100.000s and a picture frequency of 40 flashes/sec. maximum, it is the fastest compact flash worldwide.
Ultra-short flash duration times from 1/2,000-1/100,000 sec. for "freezing" fastest movements
Extremely fast flash sequences from 0.5-0.025 sec., corresponding to 2-40 flashes / sec. for dynamic series
Wide setting range covering 9 f-stops (500-2 Ws) and thus a multitude of creative options
High-quality materials and first-class workmanship
Integrated radio sync and remote control for convenient work
Integrated freemask receiver for uncomplicated cut-outs
Hensel EH quick change connector with a comprehensive selection of lightformers
Direct display of flash sequence or duration times
Optimum cooling and safety features for trouble-free continuous use
Bright 300 W halogen modeling light for directly checking light effects
Developed and manufactured in Germany
It achieves flash duration times of less than 1/20.000s and more than 10 flashes/sec. already at a medium power setting: practical values for dynamic shootings! At ca. 15Ws Cito reaches 1/63.000s, this means approximately 4 f-stops more light output than a flash with just 1Ws! This flash helps you take fascinating images that stand out from the crowd. In normal mode, continuously.
Uncompromising Quality and Performance
Thanks to the special flash cutting technology used, exposures turn out much sharper than with conventional flash units, even in the higher power ranges. The proven Hensel EH quick-change system offers a wide range of versatile light shaping tools that let you master any photographic job. Furthermore, due to its integrated radio sync and remote control that includes the Freemask function for easy cut-outs, the Cito 500 is also thoroughly convenient.
All Cito 500 are manufactured and assembled at Hensel-Visit in Wuerzburg and then each is thoroughly evaluated and tested for functionality. The quality of material and workmanship is outstanding and the quality all-metal housing convinces with its straight forward design as well as its look and feel. Based on its sturdy construction, the Cito 500 is also perfect for extreme use like for professional rental or in the technical/science area. Each Cito 500 is delivered including test certificate and comes in its dedicated transport case, just like you would expect of such a first-class product.