Falcon Eyes Studio Flash SS-200D

Falcon Eyes Studio Flash SS-200D | Compact flash for studio and location work

Its flash output adjusts from 1/16 power up to full output, giving the Falcon Eyes Studio Flash SS-200D a broader low-end setting than its SS-200F predecessor. This compact, lightweight studio flash is a sensible fit for a small home studio, a passport-photo corner or a photographer who needs to carry lighting to a location. In a small studio, its size makes it easier to fit into a modest working area; for passport portraits, its adjustable output is useful when setting the flash for a consistent portrait setup. On location, the low weight is a welcome practical detail when packing the flash alongside other equipment. The flash tube is user-replaceable, so replacing that part doesn't require replacing the entire unit. Falcon Eyes also offers a range of optional accessories for the SS series, including softboxes in different sizes, a snoot, a honeycomb grid, colour filters and a barn-door set. The SS-200D is a straightforward studio flash with clear uses, a useful adjustment range and a design that works both in a fixed small setup and as portable lighting.

Why it is useful

• Compact body: Its small format takes up less room in a compact studio or passport-photo area than a larger studio setup might. That makes it easier to work within a limited space.
• Lightweight construction: The low weight is useful when taking the SS-200D out for a location shoot. It’s easier to include in a portable lighting kit than a bulky flash unit.
• Replaceable flash tube: You can replace the tube yourself when it needs changing. That gives you a direct way to maintain this part of the flash over time.
• Black finish: The SS-200D is finished in black, a simple, low-key look for a studio or portrait corner.
• Supplied sync cable: The box includes a synchronisation cable, so you have a cable connection for triggering the flash as part of your studio setup.
• Power adjustment from 1/16 to full: The range gives you settings below full power as well as maximum output. This is the key change from the earlier SS-200F, whose adjustment began at 1/8 power.

Good to know

Falcon Eyes lists several optional accessories for the SS series: a barn-door set, snoot, colour filters, honeycomb grid and softboxes in different sizes. These give you options when you’re putting together a more tailored lighting setup, but they are optional rather than part of the listed contents. The SS-200D is packed in a gift box, a neat presentation if you’re buying it as a present.

What's Included

• Falcon Eyes Studio Flash SS-200D
• Synchronisation cable
• Power cable
• Spare fuse
• English-language manual

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Falcon Eyes
• Model: SS-200D
• Type: Studio flash
• Colour: Black
• Flash power adjustment: 1/16 to full
• Flash tube: Replaceable by the user
• Form: Compact and lightweight