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Retra ships Prime and Pro Flashes

Retra is shipping their Retra Flash. Available in two versions, the Pro offers 150 Ws while the Prime has 100Ws. Both have circular flash tubes and a color temperature of 4900°K. Triggering is via fiber optic only, although Retra offers an external electro-optical converter.

The Retra Prime costs €799, while the Retra Pro is €899. Both versions are shipping now

From Retra’s website

New Retra Flash starts shipping

A revolutionary underwater lighting system.

The new Retra Flash is packed with innovative features never before seen in underwater flash devices. Take a closer look to see why it’s already being called a game-changer.

World’s first underwater flashgun with a fully circular flash tube. We made no compromise when it came to power and quality of light. The new Retra Flash produces a smooth and powerful light output like no other flashgun this size can offer.

Made for the 21st Century. Retra Flash is the first underwater flashgun with Smartphone Connectivity via Bluetooth (patent-pending technology). Set advanced features like HSS, Smart SL or update the firmware via the free Retra UWT App.

We are dedicated to building systems. The new Retra Flash is an underwater lighting system made for the future.

An unparalleled testing regime. A combined total of more than 1,4 Million test shots were made with prototype and pre-production units of the new Retra Flash. We’ve tested the material to destruction and made improvements anywhere possible. The final result is a robust flashgun that delivers anything you ask from it.

Standard features no other flashgun can offer: Leakage detector (patent pending technology), Multi-level AA battery indicator, User programmable modes and more. We’ve taken hundreds of hours to analyse the feedback we received from field usage and implemented this knowledge into features that matter to you the most.

TECH-SPEC

Retra Flash Prime

Retra Flash PRO

Flash power:
100 Ws
150 Ws
Flash light output: see comparison <<<

Color temperature:

~4900 K

~4900 K

Pilot light power (angle):

300 lm (20º)

500 lm (20º)

Recycle time until 80% power(*): ~2 s ~3 s
Recycle time until 40% power(*):
~1 s
~1,5 s
Number of flash at full power(*):
200+
150+
Number of flash at half power(*):
400+ 300+
(*) with 4x AA eneloop pro
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Multi-level battery indicator: YES YES

HSS ready:

YES

YES

Power levels: 13 13

Bayonet mount type:

A1

A1

Electrical connector: via Converter via Converter
Optical connector (Compatible with Inon and Sea&Sea type plugs): YES YES
Diameter x length (mm) 102,5 x 130 102,5 x 130
Weight (without batteries, including 1” Mounting ball): 750 g 790 g
Depth rating:
-100 m
-100 m
Bluetooth connectivity(**): YES YES
Leakage detector(**) YES YES
(**) patent pending technology <<< <<<
Pricing €799,00 ex.VAT €899,00 ex.VAT

(**) patent pending technology

Pricing: €799,00 ex.VAT €899,00 ex.VAT