Inon Z-240 Type 1 vs. Type 2 vs (now) Type 3?

The Inon USA website is now listing an Inon Z240 Type 3. What's the difference between this and a Type 2, and any idea how to tell them apart (assuming the Type 3 has something worth distinguishing between these two)?

Type 3 Has an LED Modeling Light.

The Inon USA website is now listing an Inon Z240 Type 3. What's the difference between this and a Type 2, and any idea how to tell them apart (assuming the Type 3 has something worth distinguishing between these two)?

I think the main difference between the Type 3 and the Type 2 is that the Type 3 has a stronger spotting lamp built in. Yuo may also want to check out this thread:

http://wetpixel.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23446

Mike

I think this info from another thread is relevant here:

I checked with Mr. Miyashita at Inon Japan on this.

 

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Z-240 model history

 

1) Z-240 (original model)

 

2) Z-240 Type 2 (also D-2000 & D-2000S were upgraded to Type 2)

Circuitry upgrade for compatibility with Nikon D200/D80 when used with fiber optic cable.

Before D200/D80 models, Nikon only used one preflash and one main flash. But from D200/D80 Nikon changed to where preflash can be one or two times, depending on shooting conditions, followed by main flash.

This upgrade is only relevant for fiber optic configurations, and specifically for S-TTL and External Auto Modes.

Besides this circuitry modification there were no other changes.

 

3) Z-240 Type 3 (also D-2000 upgraded to Type 3)

Change from Xenon filled bulb focus light to LED focus light.

No other changes to strobe.

However, due to increased heat from LED, only compatible NiMH batteries are eneloop (HR-3UTG). Operational limitations on using focus light in continuous mode, and limitation on repeated flashes are same as previous models. (see two .pdf attachments)

 

Mark Rupert

Inon America, Inc.

I think this info from another thread is relevant here:

so its only specifically enelope batteries??...

others wun do it??

thx

The instructions for the Type 3 state Eneloops specifically. However, I took that to mean Eneloops or other low-self-discharge NiMH batteries. I used similar Powerex "Imedion" batteries on our Raja Ampat trip and and had no difficulties.

Mike