Looking at Flash; Any comments on Lencarta gear?

[mcdonnells]

December 8, 2009 at 9:39 pm

Hi all,
I am looking to invest in some good flashes and am wondering how the brand ‘Lencarta’ from the UK are recieved.

Has anyone used them?
Has anyone an opinion, Good or bad.

The Kit I am looking at is pretty complete at £613 (€680) and includes

What’s in the box?

2 x ElitePro 300 (300J) Flash Heads FLA001
2 x Studio Light Stands STA002
1 x Standard Reflector MOD001
1 x Umbrella Reflector MOD006
1 x 150cm Octa Softbox SOF019
1 x White shoot through Umbrella UMB004
1 x 5-in-1 reflector kit REF001
1 x 16 channel Radio trigger/receiver TRI001
1 x 3 x 3 metre background support system with carry bag BAC016
1 x 3 x 6 metre white muslin background (please let us know if you prefer a different colour) BAC006
1 x Stand carry case BAG002
Technical Specifications of flash heads

Voltage: 200-250V (adjusts automatically)
Fan cooled: Yes (can be used all day every day if required without danger of overheating)
Maximum light output (with standard reflector, ISO 100, measured at 1 metre) f/45.3
Modelling lamp: 250 Watt Halostar. Can be turned down if required
Recycling speed: 1.2 seconds at full power
Output consistency: +- 0.1 EV (1/10th stop)
Colour temperature consistency: 5200-5500K
Slave sensor: Yes, can be switched off if required
Umbrella fitting: Yes, any make or type of umbrella can be used
Synch voltage >5 volts (safe with any camera)
Trigger methods: Radio trigger, infra red, synch cable