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Multiblitz Magnolite 40 / 80 booklet
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          MAGNOTITE 4Ol80





                          IMAGNOTITE SYSTEM
      Studio tight Extrc
            4000 and 8000 Ws
                in the handy size
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MAGI|0UTE 40/80

            Studio tight Extra
                  Value and Durability

                                In this fast-moving world of throw-away
                            products, Multiblitz still believe in value
                        and durability                                                   the company                                       - a policy
                         has been advocating for almost 50 years
                              to the acclaim of thousands of photo-
                           graphers all over the globe. The new
                            Magnolite generators again reflect the
                             desire to create an extremely rugged pro-
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                        and lighter than their predecessors, the
                       two Magnolite generators with 4,000
                        and 8,000 Ws are distinguished by their
                           high powet rapid recycling and extreme
                                     stability. 0n the control panel, the
                                 different function switches are grouped
                         around the comfortable output control.
                       The different functions are displayed by
                          LEDs. 0utput can be infinitely varied over
                                  five f-stops; a brilliant LED array clearly
                              indicates the output chosen even over
                            longer distances. Optical and acoustic
                            ready signals as well as an optical firing
                          monitor further simplify the photo-
                            graphers's work. The impact and
                            scratch-proof plastic housing and the flap
                            covering the flash connectors guarantee
                            absolute safety   Magnolite generators                                       -
                           are made to take a lot of punishment  in
                          everyday professional use. Designed for
                           the discriminating photographer, Magno-
                                       lite generators amply prove that sophisti-
                           cated studio equipment and attractive
                               styling are not incompatible.
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Powerful and reliable





                                                            lmproved accessories
                                                                                        Redesigned barn doors and honeycomb
                                                                                              screens can easily be combined.
                                                                                          There is an additional sprung gel holder.



                                                                                        breaker,                                                  have                                                                                      circuit                                                     a thermalMagnolite llash units                They                                                                                                                 light,                                                                 modeling                                                                        for the                                                         switch                                         0N/0FF
The new flash heads of the Magnolite               reflector bayonet mount with additional
series have a redesigned stand mount             lock and a large grip. The plug-in quartz
and are lighter in weight. Now as before,          flash tubes and the halogen lamp are
they are of rugged aluminum/plastic              protected by a Pyrex globe. UV absorption
construction with blower cooling.                guarantees neutral color rendition.


Fabric softboxes
                                                    Honeycomb screens ldeal for providing
soft main light, the                                                                         Three screen sizes for varied spot-like
Multiblitz sofboxes are                                                                                          effects. An improved clamp makes handling
specially designed to                                                                    even easier than before.
give a taut, precisely
defined diffusion sur-
face. Their new rotary
bayonet mount allows
rotation on the flash
head through 360o,
which is particularly
important in conjunc-
tion with rectangular
softboxes. The soft-
boxes are available
 in two square, three
 rectangular and a strip-
 light model, making
 it easy to choose the
 right size for any
subject.
                                                                 Light boxes
                                                                                  The ideal light source for small objects.
                                                                                   With linear flash tubes and modeling light.
                                                                          No vignetting. Maximum load 4,000 Ws.
                                                                                                 Sizes 20x30 cm and 30x40 cm. With tilt
                                                                                                                  joint and stand mount.
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The perfect system for aduanced lighting techniques





                                             Powerful and reliable
                                                                     Magnolite in large studios. With 8,000 Ws, Magnolite generators
                                                                     are ideally suited for shooting automobiles and furniture, above all
                                                                                     in conjunction with Multiblitz "Modulite" trough lights. These are
                                                         made of fabric and have an aluminum frame. With a standard size
                                                                           of 100x200 cm, they offer a taut, precisely defined diffusion surface.
                                                          The integral, fan-cooled long-field unit with two linear flash tubes
                                                                     emits a maximum of 2x4,000 Ws directly or indirectly. Modulite
Precision euerywhele                                        trough lights can be custom-made with lengths up to 8m. In this                                                                          case, their total output will be 32,000 Ws. They can be suspended
The plug-in quartz flash tubes have screw-mounted contact pins        from overhead rails and motor-driven.
of solid brass and ceramic bases. They are precision-made and
designed for long life. UV absorption guarantees natural color
 rendition.

The power plants
For still lifes, advertising and industrial photography.
And, of course, with a safety flap covering the three flash connec-
tors. 0utput is distributed symmetrically to the flashes hooked up,
energy can be reduced without firing. A cooling fan is provided.
Magnolite 80: ldeal for use with large trough lights. Energy
distribution to the three flashes: 2x50% or 1 x50% and 2x25o/o
or 2x25o/o.In spite ot its 8,000 Ws, the unit weights only 16 kg.
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