Calumet GF400 Portable Flash System

The GF400 Portable Flash System provides 360° illumination and boasts 400 Ws power output with 80 m Guide Number. It is capable of wireless-remote manual power control when used with the Genesis Wireless Trigger kit (sold separately).

Key Features: Calumet GF400 Portable Flash System

The GF400 gives you excellent manual control of flash settings with compact form and ease of use. It features intuitive controls, a rotating head with 90° tilt capability, and removable reflector. This system has 7-stops of variable output from 1/128th to 1/1 power in 1/3-stop increments. Recycling time to full power is 4 seconds and the flash duration time is 1/300-1/10000 seconds. The GF400 features 5 different flash modes (Manual, S1 & S2 Slave Triggering, RPT Stroboscopic Flash, and Hi-speed Sync Triggering), and comes with an off-camera adapter base.

What makes this flash system exciting is the wide range of light control accessories available, including a 16-channel wireless trigger kit, an umbrella reflector, beauty dish with grid and snoot, to name just a few. Additionally, all Genesis light modifier accessories are compatible with the Quantum Qflash TRIO & 5dR flash units.

Other notable features of the GF400 include a large LCD display, simplified controls, a separate ON/OFF button, rotating head with vertical adjustments up to 90°, MF-Assist Beam (ideal for low-light or low-contrast conditions), Audio Ready function, and built-in overheating protection circuitry. Built-in PC sync and 3.5 mm sockets also provide flexible triggering options.

Each GF400 portable flash system includes a flash, flash tube, reflector with diffuser, power cable, 3 m (9.8 feet) 3.5 mm sync cord, mini-stand, an off-camera adapter base, protective bag, user manual, and is backed by a 1-year warranty.

The GF400 is designed to be used with Gensis PowerPort Duo 1000, and is compatible with a wide array of lighting accessories, including the Genesis Wireless Trigger Kit.

NB: Battery pack sold separately

Specifications

• Max. output: 400 Ws
• Flash power adjustment: 1/128-1/1 (7 stops in 1/3 step increments)
• Stroboscopic flash mode: Fully adjustable
• Hi-Speed sync mode: Yes
• Slave triggering mode: S1, S2
• Number of flashes: Approx. 450 at full power
• Recycling time: Max. 4 sec
• Flash duration: 1/300-1/10000 sec
• Colour temperature: 5600 K
• LCD readout: Yes
• Built-in circuit protection: Yes
• User replaceable flash tube: Yes
• Audio On/Off: Yes
• Power supply: External battery
• Rotation: -15/+90° Vertical, 0-270° Horizontal
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 20.3 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm (8.0 x 3.8 x 3.0")
• Weight: 0.77 kg (1.7 lbs)