Tested Lumedyne ML Strobe Head #007s Auto Control, Cable & Modeling AMBR Bulb

Description

Included is
Lumedyne ML Strobe Head w/Modeling Light #387
The Flash Heads are all compatible with all of the Lumedyne Packs regardless of age or style.  The power rating of a Head is based on how much power the flashtube that is installed can handle.  The electronics are built to handle up to 2400ws but the user replaceable flashtube may be limited to 800ws.  Many of the Lumedyne Heads offer a modeling light that helps focus in low light areas and dialates the eyes to show more natural eye color.  There are many accessories available to use light modifiers from many different brands.
Classic Heads and the Next Generation Heads are round and have built in 5 foot straight or coiled cables.  The Extra Small Heads also have built in seven foot straight cables.  The Signature Series Heads use the Head Cables that are sold separately at various lengths
1' cable flash to spot control
5" coiled cable spot to power cable
LUMEDYNE 007S SPOT AUTO CONTROL MODULE
AMBR Modeling Bulb (Halogen)
The AMBR has always been the normal modeling bulb for any Lumedyne modeling style Head.  It has two small pins that fit into two small insulated legs that protrude from the center of the Lumedyne Flash Head's flashtube socket.  Use care when installing it to really slide the pins into the legs and not simply next to the leg in the sleeve.
Remember: If you were recently using the modeling bulb and are now exchanging it due to failure, it's going to be extremely hot.  Please use care.
Also remember for a longer bulb life be careful not to bang it, particularly when it is hot because that is when the filement inside is the most fragile.
The Modeling Bulb is about 25 watts and so it does drain the battery at about 2 amp hours.  It will drain a Medium sized NiCd Battery in about an hour if you just leave it on.  It is more intended to use for focusing assistance or checking if you will get reflections from glasses or background elements.  The modeling circuit does turn off during the recycling and then back on after each flash until you are done using it.
Don’t forget to turn it off and avoid wasting battery power when you don’t need it.  There are indicators on most heads to remind you when your modeling lamp is on. Avoid leaving it on during the day when you can hardly see it and it wouldn’t help with anything but will drain your battery.
Hint: Some photographers just keep it out of the Head in their camera bag to avoid accidentally running the modeling lamp when they didn’t mean to and then only plug it in before an evening or indoor shoot. I want it there “just in case” so I just pay attention to the modeling light indicator on the Heads