Norman P2000D Professional Strobe Light Power Pack

The Norman P2000D Professional Strobe Light Power Pack is a reliable and high-quality unit designed for professional photography and video production. This power pack, part of the Norman P2000 series, is compact and powerful, making it ideal for on-location lighting setups. The color adds a sleek and professional look to the unit, while the tested working status ensures that you can rely on it for your lighting needs, but it DOES CHARGE SLOWLY.

Review: Before Profoto...there was NORMAN.  I’ve been a Norman user since the 1980’s. When you want/ need POWER... and more importantly AFFORDABILITY... without having to take out a second mortgage (i.e. Profoto gear), Norman comes through big time. This pack offers outlets from 400 watt seconds to 2000. Get a splitter cable and get it down to 200ws for a single head. No frills; built like a tank. Perfect for studio work requiring multiple light heads, and unlike mono flashes, only one electrical outlet required - and not top heavy.

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The Norman P2000D is a discontinued professional strobe lighting power pack designed for photography and videography, featuring 2000W output capacity and two separate output banks (one with four sockets and one with two).  It is widely regarded by photographers as a durable, "old school" workhorse suitable for studio, architectural, and product photography, often paired with Norman LH2000 or LH2400 flash heads and softboxes. 

Specifications: The unit weighs approximately 29 lbs, operates on 120V, and features mechanical power switching (400/800/1200W options per bank) rather than variable digital adjustment.

User Considerations

Reliability: Photographers often cite the P2000D as extremely robust and reliable under heavy use, though its weight is a drawback for location work compared to modern compact units. 

Maintenance: The high-voltage electrolytic capacitors require periodic conditioning (powering on weekly) to prevent failure, and users must wait several minutes after powering down before disconnecting heads to avoid electrical hazards. 

Compatibility: It is compatible with various third-party modifiers like Chimera softboxes and Photoflex umbrellas.