Profoto 600R monolights (question)

[sharokin_isayo2]

<p>Greetings,</p>

<p>I'm looking to buy a pair of used and in mint condition Profoto 600R monolights (built in pockewizards) from a friend but have no idea what they are worth. I don't see any for sale on Craigslist in my area and a search on Ebay didn't yield anything.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

[wally_kilburg1]

<p>Well, used 600R's usually go for $1700 to $2000 in my neck of the woods but it really depends on condition and that buyer/seller thing meaning it's a good deal as long as both are happy. Check eBay to see what the last few sold have gone for. </p>

[sharokin_isayo2]

<p>Wow, that much? You can buy a pair of 500W D1's for less than ($1600) that on Craigslist.</p>

[michaelmowery]

<p>I assume you are referring to the Compact 600r. Those are old models and should not pay more than $200 each. I think Wally is referring to the Acuteb 600r</p>

[sharokin_isayo2]

<p>Yes, the compact 600R monolights.</p>

[robertfel]

<p>I would pay good money for the Compacts. I have one, non-remote version and love it.<br>

The protruding bulb fills softboxes, beauty dishes and other modifiers a lot better than the D1 (even with the aftermarket globe). You have to decide if the lack of remote and color consistency is worth the savings. Mine is totally consistent from shot to shot, but when you power up and down, it changes slightly. Very easy fix in post.<br>

The catch is the life of the flashtube. If it's about to die, it's $200+ to replace. Definitely work that into your considerations.<br>

I see a 600 and 600R kit on ebay right now, BIN kits with accessories for $1200-$1400.</p>

[sharokin_isayo2]

<p>I just noticed a pair of 600R monolights with built in Pocketwizards sold for around $850 last week on Ebay. They looked in great condition.</p>

[fotografz]

<p>I'd buy a dozen Profoto 600Rs for $200 each : -) Then I'd sell them for $350-$400 each. Cha-ching.</p>

<p>There is a 2 light 600R set on e-bay for $1,400 (supposedly new in a case … ? …).</p>

<p>Found another used set, with a 3' X 4' soft box, that recently sold for $1,650</p>

<p>$375 to $450 each seems about right, depending on use and condition. </p>

<p>These lights are still pretty popular because so many studios are still R (Pocket Wizard) based. If you also have R triggered generators like the D4-2400R … then everything is all working off the PW trigger.</p>

<p>- Marc</p>

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