Fomex Cricket Compact 400Ws Studio Flash

With a punchy 400Ws output and a rapid 0.1–1.2s recycle, the Fomex Cricket Compact 400Ws delivers professional lighting control in a rugged, fan-cooled body. Its 6-stop power range (1/1 to 1/32) in precise 1/10-stop increments lets you fine-tune exposure without moving the light.

Overview

The Fomex Cricket Compact 400Ws is a versatile studio flash built for demanding shoots. It features a Bowens S-type mount, making it compatible with a vast ecosystem of modifiers. The 150W halogen modeling lamp offers proportional, full, or off settings, so you can preview light shaping accurately. Triggering is flexible via sync cable, optical slave, or the test button, with a safe low sync voltage of DC 5V. A digital LED display and audible/visual ready indicators keep you informed, while overheat protection and a durable metal/composite housing ensure reliability.

What stands out

• 400Ws output with 6 f-stops of adjustment in 1/10-stop steps
• Fast recycle time of 0.1–1.2 seconds for continuous shooting
• Bowens S-type mount for wide modifier compatibility
• 150W halogen modeling lamp with proportional control
• Fan-cooled design with overheat protection
• Multiple triggering options: sync cable, optical slave, test button

Technical details

• Flash power: 400 Ws
• Power range: 1/1 to 1/32 (6 f-stops)
• Power increments: 1/10 f-stop
• Recycle time: 0.1–1.2 s
• Flash duration (t0.5): 1/800–1/1200 s
• Color temperature: 5500K ±200K
• Modeling lamp: 150W halogen (proportional, full, off)
• Mount: Bowens S-type
• Triggering: sync cable, optical slave, test button
• Sync voltage: DC 5V (low voltage)
• Cooling: fan
• Display: digital LED
• Ready indicator: audible beep, visual LED
• Input voltage: AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
• Guide number: GN 64 (ISO 100, 1m, standard reflector)
• Overheat protection: yes
• Housing: metal / durable composite

Our verdict

The Fomex Cricket Compact 400Ws strikes an excellent balance between power, speed, and precision. Its fine power control and fast recycle make it ideal for both portrait and product photography, while the Bowens mount ensures you'll never lack for modifiers.