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Speedotron 
 Photographic Flash Lamp Head
Winner Good Design Award 

 

Speedo 202 flash

Sleek and intuitive ergonomics, the design begs for one-handed use.  An involute molded thread form housing and a matching spring-loaded, ball-bearing collar enabled a 50 year-old line of existing reflectors to begin life anew as focusable devices.  The formerly 'fixed focus' reflectors now smoothly adjust lengthwise along the housing by rotating the elastomer collar.  This creates a variable light source from a tight and bright spot light to very broad flood.  Accomplished without any internal machinations.  

  • Focusing from Spot to Flood simple and precise

  • Reduced fastener count from forty to four!

  • Molded thermoplastic housing is resilient and provides insulation

  • Safely contains high voltages

  • No flexing high-voltage wires internally, no danger of function-induced failure

  • Silky-smooth ball bearing precision, no play or backlash

  • Wide range of illumination adjustment

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