Used Flashpoint Rapid 1200 HSS Monolight with Built-in R2 2.4GHz Radio Remote System (Bowens Mount)

Missing Items : Standard Reflector ; 150w Modeling Lamp

SKU: US1949343 MFR: RAPID-1200B
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  • Flashpoint Rapid 1200 Monolight
  • Power Cord
  • Lamp Cover
  • Glass Cover
  • Sync Cable
  • 2X Fuses
  • Instruction Manual ** Missing Items : Standard Reflector ; 150w Modeling Lamp **

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2022-01-29T07:53:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for wedding photography

I really love these lights for weddings. They cycle super fast, perfect for keeping up with the action of a dance floor.

ASA B.

2021-06-17T14:03:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great!

Simple and effective. It easily blended in with my AD200s and trigger. I didn't even need to look at the instructions.

Mark C.

2021-05-20T16:37:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Strobe all day long

Work awesome, I need 2 more to better light up an arena but they are definitely worth the money with the a/c adapters

Clinton F.

2021-03-01T04:34:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent powerful strobe!

Love working with this strobe! Go for it!

OMEGA N.

2020-12-13T11:34:38

Rated 2 out of 5

Fuses blow

The fuses keep blowing idk why ... so I can’t even have a chance to try out the light to see what it can do smh ....

WESLEY V.

2020-12-03T10:11:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light

Great studio light

MICHAEL W.

2020-06-03T08:32:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Great light for the money

This is a great light. It's a little on the beefier side. Heavy, but built well. The mounting area sticks at times not allowing me to change the angle. I need to use a little force to break the hold but after that it's good to go. No "rickity" sound when changing the angle, that's a plus.

Endymion B.

2019-11-25T05:26:56

Rated 4 out of 5

A lIght with power but not good for HHS

This strobe had good recycle times and will work with a vagabond mini. If you need HHS do not buy this light, it can only handle about 20-30 minutes of back to back shooting in HHS mode before it will blow a fuse (12.5 v) Also the fuse is not easy to find so keep up with the ones in your box. I had to return this light because I did more HHS than it could handel, how ever if you don't need HHS this is a good strobe.

CARL M.

2019-04-30T11:14:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashpoint Rapid 400

Does exactly what it's supposed to do. I love these flashpoint strobes, the transmitter receiver combination works great. I only wish for this one is that a case came with it.

Richard H.

2019-04-28T17:29:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Great, easy to use and effective!

I bought this for it's flash duration speed. For the cost, you can't buy a better flash that will stop motion like this flash. I bought it for dance pictures so I could catch jumps and turns. It syncs easily and responds quickly to my Godox trigger. Minimal misses in a full day of shooting.

Philip B.

2018-12-25T20:13:58

Rated 4 out of 5

Great addition to my lights

Do like this Flash, Have the other 400-watt studio mono lights that only go down to 1/16, These power down to 1/128. I need this because sometimes in the studio I shoot at F/2.8 and don't need the power. I was forced to use the Flashpoint XPLOR 600 HSS Battery-Powered Monolight to get that low. They work great with the Flashpoint R2 wireless flash system. I was able to buy these units when on sale, $ - what a deal.

James S.

2018-11-13T13:28:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Value

This is my first strobe, so my experience is limited. The color accuracy is great (I stack macro photos) and the short duration is great for high speed photography

David T.

2018-11-05T07:32:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Nice Light

I ordered t his light and it arrived quickly at the house. I have only used once on the pets, but it had a very nice performance.

PETER B.

2018-11-03T04:05:24

Rated 2 out of 5

!!!Blows fuses continually!!!

Bought the 1200w version of this light from Adorama. I also have the 400w version, it works flawlessly and gets the job done. The 1200 watt version is considerably bigger and heavier than the 400w this is not an issue. What is an issue is that it continually blows fuses. The first couple of sessions were fine but after that it began blowing fuses at first is would blow a fuse, we would change it and go on with our shoot. Six or so sessions later we began blowing 3 or more fuses right off the bat before we could get the light to stay on. We had to go out and buy a box of 100 fuses just so we can operate this light. Needless to say there is some type of design flaw here and given the choice I would not purchase this light again and cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone. This is an issue that needs to be addressed by Adorama and Godox.

KARL M.

2018-10-15T09:20:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommended for studio use.

A great addition to the AD200 and AD360 I bought from Adorama. Great T.1 times for freezing action. Adorama's sale made it even better. Great for studio use.

RICH K.

2018-10-12T14:54:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashpoint Rapid 600

Great light, plenty of power and recycles quickly even with a battery pack (I use the vagabond mini lithium). Syncs up great with my R2 transmitter and works in harmony with the 200, 360 as well as their Flashpoint speed light. Can't go wrong with this. I have 2 of them.

Richard H.

2018-08-30T09:19:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Portable Power

I'm a commercial automotive photographer that shoots at various remote locations. This light helps me overcome ambient light to produce excellent results. It can shoot for hours on a single battery charge. The bowens mount allows a tremendous number of accessories to be added. It doesn't have the color accuracy that some studio setups would require, but overall its an excellent, reasonably priced option that produces excellent results.

Kelly W.

2018-08-23T18:17:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product at a great price

like all flashpoint strobes, this is a reliable, affordable quality product. ideal for beginner or advanced photographer. Love the R2 system and HSS compatibility

Stefanie S.

2018-08-16T08:33:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast!

Great power output, fast and heavy.

Daniel M.

2018-06-13T11:51:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Great so far.

I haven't had time to use it a lot yet but it seems to work perfectly. The carrying case is of decent quality as well. I'm planning on using it with the large umbrella I just recently purchased.

RICK H.

2018-06-03T12:53:44

Rated 3 out of 5

Does the job for sure, just a little clunky when handling.

Shot with this light a few times now, it’s a good second light. It does the job, I just wish for the price it wasn’t as clunky feeling when physically handling it. But that’s how it is in photography.. if it’s not a grand it’s not top of the line.. 3 stars for doing the job tho ????????

Aaron W.

2018-01-23T07:36:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value.

It’s a monolight, so it’s heavy. That aside, it functioned flawlessly with my Godox system. I’ve used it for one studio shoot, so far, as I’ve only had it less than a month. I purchased it specifically to work with my Westcott 47” Zeppelin, and with the mounting bracket, the weight was no issue. Absolutely enough power for the 47, although I’m now looking at the 1200. Over 400 exposures, and it did not miss a beat. Great value.

ERIC E.

2018-01-07T18:40:20

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this light

This is one I wish I bought sooner. Only missing proportional mode. It needs a good socket as it sucks power from the wall.

DARREN G.

2018-01-06T11:49:54

Rated 2 out of 5

keeps blowing fuses

When I opened this light I was surprised to see two extra fuses in the box. Then the first time I turned it on it blew a fuse. Replaced the fuse and it worked fine for the rest of the shoot. On the second shoot I was very careful turning it and it worked for a couple of shots and then blew a fuse. Replaced fuse and it worked fine for rest of shoot. Same thing happened on the third shoot. So I have used it for three shoots and have blown three fuses. Contacting Adorama to see if this is common or whether I should return it for a replacement. When the lights works the light is great, but .... how many fuses do I have to carry with me?

James O.

2017-12-20T14:47:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great!

Great power and works well with my Nikon and Fujifilm cameras. HSS works perfectly. Using it with a XL Rapid Box and 7' umbrella. love it.

Karey S.

2017-12-11T12:49:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Super

Super works like a charm

Zbigniew S.

2017-11-17T08:59:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Almost top notch

The actual light and performance are great. The rapid recharge is super helpful. The housing is a little flimsy, could have been a little more solid, you don't want large boxes on this light. The absence of carrying case, compared to the 600 is a significant oversight. The cardboard box falls apart in about 2 weeks and you have nowhere to keep this light. Adorama, please include storage case to make this a great product.

iliya k.

2017-09-21T13:57:20

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent with minor flaws.

Overall this is an excellent light and a dramatic improvement on most 'beginner' lights. Recycle time is excellent on almost any setting. Lots of modes to choose from, built in remote, etc. There are some minor flaws. 1. The base is flimsy and should be all metal, the plastic tightening handle is flimsy. 2. The pin holding portion of the base should be deeper to allow for longer more stable pins to go in. 3. The screw is small and flimsy as well. 4. The base is positioned in a bad way, it needs to be way forward to balance the softbox. With anything other than the smallest lightest ones the light tips forward. 5. The special modes are cumbersome to enter and seem to recent to "basic shooting" after a burst. 6. The multi mode is limited and could have more customization as to syncing with the camera. It just seems to fire off the dialed in number and that's it, no way to control it otherwise. Overall, a significantly better light than most out there approaching full professional level.

iliya k.

2017-08-27T12:17:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Flashpoint Rapid 600 gets it down

This is one of the most solid and best built moonlights I have ever owned. The ease at which you can set all trigger parameters, as well as set slave mode among a series of there R2 style moonlights is truly effortless. Wish we had all found the solution to our needs soon...had to send back a similar defective moonlight.

SC S.

2017-07-26T17:45:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Fast Strobe

The specs are a little misleading regarding the shortest optical pulse width, evidently it's not as fast stated for a single pulse. The fastest is for a burst, while a single pulse is about 1/20000 second, and not the stated 1/29000 second. Still pretty fast and everything else seems in order for the strobe.

Mike W.

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Flashpoint Rapid HSS R2 Specifications

  • Maximum Watt/Seconds

    1200 Ws

  • Flash Modes

    Manual
    Multi: max. flash time: 99, max. flash frequency: 30
    Sync: High-Speed Sync (HSS) up to 1/8000 sec 1st and 2nd Curtain sync

  • Delay Range

    0.01 - 30 sec

  • Guide Number

    335' (102 m) ISO 100 using standard reflector

  • Color Temperature

    Stable Color Temperature Mode: 5600K (+/-200K)
    High Speed Flash Mode: 5400 to 9000K
    High Speed Sync (HSS) Mode: 4600 to 5000K

  • Recycle Time

    0.05-0.9 Sec.

  • Recycle Alert

    Beeper

  • Flash Duration

    Displayed: t0.1
    High Speed Mode: 1/180 - 1/14,814 sec
    Stable Color Mode: 1/180 - 1/3852 sec

  • Flash Variability

    Manual: 1/128 - 1/1
    Multi: 1/128 - 1/8
    HSS: 1/16 - 1/1

  • Display

    LCD

  • Modeling Light

    150 W

  • Special Functions

    Masking

  • Fan Cooled

    Yes

  • Fan Cooled

    Yes

  • Changeable Reflector

    Yes

  • Mount

    Bowens S-Type

  • Operating Voltage

    110 VAC, 60 Hz

  • Triggering

    Sync cord 0.25" (6.35 mm), test button, slave triggering (S1/S2), wireless control port for 2.4
    GHz radio transmission
    Wireless Range: 164' (50 m)

  • Wireless Control

    Built-in Flashpoint 2.4 GHz R2 System, 32 channels with 16 groups
    Optional X1 transmitter
    Optional Remote Transmitters: XT16, FT16, XT32

  • Dimensions

    Diameter: 5.5" (14 cm)
    Height with Handle: 10.2" (26 cm)
    Length with Lamp Cover: 19.7" (50 cm)

  • Weight

    9.4 lb (4.26 kg)

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About Flashpoint Rapid 1200 HSS Monolight with Built-in R2 2.4GHz Radio Remote System (Bowens Mount)

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Good for the price

By Roman A.

I got a couple of these lights for digitizing art objects and also plan to use them for portraiture. First impression was that these lights are built well, better than I thought they would be. The only thing I would improve is the knob that tightens the light to a light stand. For a 6+ lb. light, it needs to be more heavy duty. Menu system is pretty intuitive and easy to navigate. The new trigger is easy to use and 1/10 of a stop power changes are most welcome, especially for precision in dig...

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Very Fast

By Joseph M.

the recycle time is amazing

R2

Flashpoint Rapid 1200 R2

Flashpoint, innovators at the cutting edge of studio and location lighting with a wide selection of flash solutions addressing every lighting challenge, now offer light supremacy even further, with the Flashpoint Rapid 1200 R2 Monolight joining "The Family".

The 1200ws AC powered monolight champions at recycling, scoring a blazing 0.05-0.9 second 102GN full power charge with total R2 wireless remote radio integration built in, to interface with all of the R2 Family of products.

R2, the new proven standard in wireless flash, now welcomes one more distinct platforms for excellence in fantastic lighting, joining the Rapid 600 to the XPLOR, STREAKLIGHT, ZOOM, and R2 Transmitters, designed to suit the wishes every type of photographer, from aspiring amateurs to demanding photographers and every shooter in between.

And in this impressive model, the professional specs don't end with power and speed. Exact digital detail, Power, Mode, Flash Duration, Sync, Channel, Group, and Custom Feature is displayed clearly on the graphical LCD panel. The onboard Manual controls are in a Tenth (0.1) of a stop increments and, depending on the remote transmitter linked to the flash, at Tenth's with the new companion R2T32C controller, or 1/3 stop, with R2 camera remotes. Throughout the 8 stop range, color and flash duration is spot on. A special stable color temperature mode assures even tighter tolerances, up to 1/4246s, and under Multiflash Mode, where the stroboscopic frequency can reach 99 flashes per second. The controllable flash duration is so rapid, it is possible to arrest action at 1/28984s, with up to 10 exposures per second, or take it easy with 'slow' duration at a spectral rich 1/316s burst.

The R2 HSS legacy continues

with up to a 1/8000s synchronization possible across any R2 remote trigger on all supported camera formats. The incorporated R2 radio links to transmitter signal up to over a 100m/328ft range with 32 channels and up to 16 individual groups. Of course, you can simply fire connected to the standard PC port. AC power means there is no limit on modeling lamp use, with an adjustable 5-100% bright 150w quartz lamp. Both the replaceable flashtube and model bulb are protected by a UV glass protective cover, surrounded by the industry standard Bowens S-Type 60 degree high efficiency reflector.

Small, lightweight, yet tough and durable, the R2 radio enabled champ has advanced functions you would expect from the highest class of strobe technology. Besides the aforementioned HSS and color stability, the Rapid 600 boasts Flash Curtain Delay selection, Optical Slave modes, Slave Sequence Detection, Audible recycle notification and Modeling Lamp modes.

The expanded capabilities of the R2 remote modes assures that a TTL remote signal can coincide with a Manual command to a non-TTL device such as this Rapid 600.

This impressive Flashpoint Rapid 600 R2 master flash completes the circle of R2 dominance with absolute studio and location solutions from commercial studios to sporting event, evocative portraiture to non-stop parties, coy candids to boisterous candidates, the R2 Family has got you covered and ready for action!

Flashpoint Rapid 1200 HSS Monolight with Built-in R2 2.4GHz Radio Remote System (Bowens Mount) Features

  • Fast Recycling and Short Flash Durations: Fast recycling and short flash durations make sure you freeze action without missing the peak moment
  • Built-in 2.4 GHz Wireless Flashpoint R2 System: Use a Flashpoint R2 transmitter to control the head's power, modeling light, triggering and more. The system has 32 radio channels and 16 groups.
  • Precise Power Adjustment: Power can be adjusted from 1/128 to 1/1
  • Slave Trigger Modes: The flash head has S1 and S2 slave trigger modes.
  • Easy Operation: Keyboard and multi-function buttons, Easily read LCD screen displays settings and functions

Warranty Information

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What's in the box:

  • Flashpoint Rapid 1200 Monolight
  • Power Cord
  • Lamp Cover
  • Glass Cover
  • Sync Cable
  • 2X Fuses
  • Instruction Manual
  • Missing Items : Standard Reflector ; 150w Modeling Lamp