The Force 5 delivers a true 500Ws of power and has an ISO 100 guide number of 380 with the 11.5" reflector. The fan cooled monolight can operate at 4 or 5 frames per second at low power levels. Audible and visual ready indications at 100% recycle are provided. With normal reflectors (the Force 5 accepts all Speedotron light control accessories), it has a lighting range of 8 f-stops, variable in 1/3 or 1/6 stop increments. Using the same innovative focusing ring as the Black Line 202VF and 206VF light units, the beam angle of the normal reflector can be changed from 35° to more than 90°.

The monolight weighs 6 lbs., and comes with flash tube, 250W model lamp, 11.5" reflector, and 20' PC cord.