Universal Power Pack?

gtuckergtucker Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
edited February 4, 2011 in Accessories
I tried searching through past threads and couldn't really find any info to help me out. I am trying to find a portable power solution for my set of interfit ex150 lights as the interfit power pack only works with the stellar line of lights that they sell. I am saving for a better system but right now this set works amazing for me I just wish I could use it outside at night.

I have been looking at several generators and power packs that vary in price from 300-500 but I am not really sure what I am looking for and was hoping you guys could help me out.
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  • Village IdiotVillage Idiot Registered Users Posts: 215 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2011
    Check out the innovatronix tronix explorer xt and see if your lights are compatible. I have one and love it. I've also used the alien bee vagabond II and prefer the tronix explorer much better. They run close to the same price.
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  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,133 moderator
    edited January 13, 2011
    I didn't find anything definitive in a quick search. The best thing would be to contact Interfit for their opinion:

    Interfit Photographic Limited
    420 Industrial Court West,
    Villa Rica,
    GA30180
    Tel: 1-866-947-9796

    customerservice@interfitphotographicusa.com

    If they have no recommendations, and if your flashes use an analog controller (ask Interfit if you don't know for sure) then an Alien Bees Vagabond II Portable Power System has been know to work on a number of non-Alien Bees electronic flash units. Understand that you may void your warranty if you try any external power supply that Interfit does not recommend, so proceed with caution and at your own risk. People have been known to destroy their lights using the wrong portable power supply. (Not kidding.)
    ziggy53
    Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
  • Village IdiotVillage Idiot Registered Users Posts: 215 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2011
    http://www.innovatronix.com/compatib.asp

    Compatibility list says 150i, but no ex150. You can e-mail them. Customer service is great.
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  • Paolo San PedroPaolo San Pedro Banned Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited January 16, 2011
    Hello V.I. , thank you for the kind words. We value customer satisfaction above all.

    @gtucker, our product falls within your price range. Also, the Explorer XT and XT SE are both compatible with the Interfit Ex 150 lights. I'm sorry about it not being in the compatibility charts yet, I'll be updating it soon. Here is a link to the Explorer XT: http://www.innovatronix.com/explorerXT.asp

    email us with any questions you may have.. =)
  • gtuckergtucker Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited January 24, 2011
    Paolo San Pedro wrote: »
    Hello V.I. , thank you for the kind words. We value customer satisfaction above all.

    @gtucker, our product falls within your price range. Also, the Explorer XT and XT SE are both compatible with the Interfit Ex 150 lights. I'm sorry about it not being in the compatibility charts yet, I'll be updating it soon. Here is a link to the Explorer XT: http://www.innovatronix.com/explorerXT.asp

    email us with any questions you may have.. =)

    Thank you so much! I'll be making a purchase soon.
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  • Paolo San PedroPaolo San Pedro Banned Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited January 31, 2011
    That's great! I'll look out for your order. =)
  • gtuckergtucker Registered Users Posts: 30 Big grins
    edited February 1, 2011
    Do you have a rough idea of how many shots I would be able to get with 2 heads at full power? I dont plan on using them on full power all the time but it would be nice to have an idea of how long they are going to last me.
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  • Village IdiotVillage Idiot Registered Users Posts: 215 Major grins
    edited February 2, 2011
    Almost 1000 according to their site.
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  • Paolo San PedroPaolo San Pedro Banned Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited February 4, 2011
    That's correct V.I. . 1000 give or take (given it's for the 150 w monolights you cited above). Your awesomeness does go up all the way to 11. =)
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