= Vagabond Mini Lithium = <> Product homepage: http://paulcbuff.com/vagabond.php I use it with the [[/../Buff_Einstein_640| Einstein 640]] units. == Summary == Be the envy of your friends and foreign superpowers alike! * Small and light - like a 300mm f/4 lens * Affordable (relatively) * Super useful! Lets you get the studio lights out into hotshoe territory == Specs == * 2 standard mains outlets * Weights ~1.5kg * Rated to provide ~500 shots to an Einstein 640 * Charges an Einstein in ~3.7sec == My own notes == * Does what it says, hassle-free * The increased cycle time is probably a non-issue for most people * Carrying strap makes it convenient to sling over your shoulder for carrying * Springy attachment clamp is just-okay, it's not the firmest connection to a lightstand, but it's not bad * You ''cannot'' use the modelling lamp at all while powered by the Vagabond, kind of a bummer * The manual really stresses that the charging brick will get hot while it's charging, which makes me a little uneasy. I wouldn't leave it unattended while charging, I'm paranoid. == Portability == The Vagabond fits neatly in the bottom section of my Lowepro Fastpack 200. As such, it displaces my camera if I want to carry it there, which means I probably need another bag unless the top compartment of the Fastpack is empty. Chances are you've got other bags for carrying lightstands and umbrellas, so this shouldn't be a huge problem. The 1.5kg weight is really easy to lug. [[attachment:DSC_8007.jpg| {{attachment:DSC_8007_thumb.jpg}} ]] [[attachment:DSC_8010.jpg| {{attachment:DSC_8010_thumb.jpg}} ]]