FJ400-SE Studio Strobe (400Ws)

The color temperature stays rock steady at 5500K across the whole power range, so skin tones don't shift when I dial it down. Recycle time feels instant in practice, honestly didn't think a 400Ws unit could keep this pace during a full portrait session.

Finally a strobe that recycles fast enough to not miss shots during portraits—I measured about 0.8 seconds on half power. The color is spot on at 5500K with no weird tint, and it’s powerful enough for outdoor fill. Only wish the modeling lamp was a bit brighter, but for the price the flash consisten

Recycle time really does sit around that 0.5–1.0 second mark, which made a difference when I was shooting back-to-back portraits. Color stayed pretty neutral at 5500K, though the dial feels a bit stiff out of the box. For the price, it's a solid workhorse for a small studio setup.