NEW SUNPAK RD2000 FLASH: POCKED SIZED FULL FEATURED DSLR FLASH
Posted on February 1, 2008
Filed Under DSLR, News
Lightweight and Compact Alternative for Canon and Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Sunpak, a division of ToCAD America Inc. announces the new Sunpak RD2000 flash. A lightweight, compact and full featured digital SLR flash for digital and film cameras. Compatible with the latest Canon E-TTL II or Nikon i-TTL DSLR cameras and has many advanced features, such as easy to use controls, articulated hotshoe, wide angle panel and EV adjustments. With a high guide number of 65 (ISO 100/feet), the RD2000 can provide superior illumination in any situation. It is compatible with the latest Canon E-TTLII or Nikon i-TTL TTL flash technology for seamless integration for ease of use. The Sunpak RD2000 is being displayed at PMA 2008, January 31 – February 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Booth C187.
The Sunpak RD2000 flash has a high guide number of 65 (ISO 100/feet) which is a vast improvement over built-in flash units found in entry level digital SLR cameras. Flexibility is what the RD2000 is all about with a 180 degree swivel control panel and hotshoe assembly for complete self-contained storage. Being so compact in the self-contained mode, it is small enough to fit in a pocket or bag at only 3.5″ deep and less than 7 ounces.
When taking photography to the next level, the RD2000 incorporates a bounce head with detents. For wide angle lenses or additional light diffusion, the easy to use self-storing flip-down diffuser panel makes images come alive. To be in control of flash output, the RD2000 has five EV adjustments in one half stops for getting the perfect exposure or for use for special effects or control of flash output.
The RD2000 flash runs on 2 AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries which keep it small and compact and at the same time provides up to 200 flashes at full power. In addition, the RD2000 incorporates auto power off feature to keep batteries from going dead.
The street price of the RD2000 in Canon and Nikon versions is TBA and will be available spring 2008.
For product images or review samples, contact Nick Cheremsak via email at, ncheremsak@tocad.com or 973-627-9600, ext. 107.
ToCAD America Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s ToCAD Energy Co. Ltd., is the USA distributor for Sunpak digital photo frames, consumer and professional on camera flash units, professional studio mono lights, flat panels and continuous light panels, tripods, filters, batteries, chargers, conversion lenses, adapters and camera accessories. They also market and distribute Velbon tripods, Hakuba tripods, cases, bags, and camera accessories nationwide through photo and video specialty dealers, catalogs and national chains. In addition to photographic products, ToCAD is a world-class leader in the manufacture of rechargeable NiCad, Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium Ion batteries for digital cameras, camcorders, cellular telephones and private label applications. For more information on ToCAD America please go to www.tocad.com.
For more information on the Sunpak RD2000 and the complete line of Sunpak products, please visit www.tocad.com.
Specifications
Guide number: 65.6 (IS0 100/feet)
Compatibility: Canon E-TTL-II or Nikon i-TTL
Design: 180 degree swivel control panel/hotshoe assembly for complete self-contained storage
Flash head: Bounce head with detent settings (vertical to 90 degrees)
Diffuser: Wide angle, self-storing flip-down diffuser panel
EV settings: Five settings in one half stops (-1, -0.5, 0, +0.5, +1.0)
Recycle time: Full output: Alkaline approx. 5 seconds, Ni-MH approx. 4 seconds
Number of flashes: Full output: Alkaline approx. 200, Ni-MH approx. 280
Auto effective range: TTL Auto 1.5-10m (f/stop 2)
Angle of coverage: 24mm or longer (APS-C), 35mm or longer (when converted to 35mm film format)
Wide angle panel: 16mm (APS-C), 24mm (when converted to 35mm film format)
Flash duration: Approx. ½,000 – 1/30,000 second
Power: 2 AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
Display: LED
Dimensions: 1.7 high x 2.36 wide x 3.46″ deep
Weight: Approx. 7 ounces (without batteries)
Power Saving: Auto power stand by and auto shut off after 5 minutes
Operating Temperature: 32 ~ 104 degrees F
Package Contents: Flash, instruction booklet and warranty
Warranty: One Year Warranty on parts and labor
Product design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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