Retra announces Supercharger battery pack for Retra Pro
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Retra is accepting pre-orders for their Supercharger battery pack. Featuring double O ring seals, and a robust attachment mechanism, it reduces the Retra Pro Flash’s recycle time by about half and more than doubles the battery life.
In common with the Retra Flash, it uses 4 AA batteries.
The Supercharger for Retra Pro Flash is available for pre-order from Retra now, priced at €199.
Press release
Supercharge your Retra Flash
The new Retra Flash PRO and Prime are capable of much more with the new Supercharger.
Recycle time is reduced by more than 50% and autonomy is doubled.
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By purchasing the Supercharger your Warranty for the Retra Flash Prime or PRO will be extended by 6 months.
Tech-spec highlights:
Recycle time at 40% power: ~0,7s*
Number of flashes at 50% power: 700+*
Complete assembly weight: 1150g*
*with Retra Flash PRO, 8x eneloop pro
Never miss a shot with the Supercharger. The shortened recycle time will ensure that more images are illuminated during rapid photo sequences.
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The most powerful underwater optical snoot combined with the Retra Flash and Supercharger. The ultimate “snooting” setup.
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The Supercharger works with additional 4xAA batteries for a total of 8x AA batteries to power your Retra Flash PRO or Prime.
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The voltage of the battery compartment is doubled and the recycle time is reduced by more than 50% due to the higher efficiency of energy transfer.
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Double o-ring sealing on all surfaces and a super robust mounting system.
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The Supercharger is designed with extra care to the sealing surfaces ensuring peace of mind during usage in the field.
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Once mounted, the Supercharger is very compact and the construction is robust. The photographer can hold onto the Supercharger when adjusting the flashgun underwater.
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TECH- SPEC
Function | Retra Flash PRO | With Supercharger |
---|---|---|
Recycle time to 40% power: | ~1,5 s | ~0,7 s |
Recycle time to 80% power: | ~3 s | ~1,5 s |
Flashes at full power: | 150+ | 350+ |
Flashes at half power: | 300+ | 700+ |
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Find out more and pre-order.