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Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

12/05/2005 07:52:20 PM · #1

I have a cheap kit from Ebay and about 1/2 the time my lights will all trigger. Now that I am actually getting paid for my work I need to have a more reliable set. So nothing to break the wallet but something good and reliable is really what I am looking for. I would love to hear from people that have a set and what they like about it. Thanks

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

12/05/2005 07:54:37 PM · #2

2 words: Alien Bees

Okay, a few more words: I got my first Bees a couple of years ago, thought it a great starter set (2 400s), now I've added one 800 and its a great pro-set. Love em love em love em. Mine are hot pink ;)

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/05/2005 08:04:59 PM · #3

what about all the extras. Do you recommend kit, other lights working with the set?

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

12/05/2005 08:10:40 PM · #4

Hot pink? Yucky girl color! :)

Mine are white. This is what I've got so far...

(4) B400 monolights (white)
(2) Medium (35â��) Octaboxes
(3) 13-foot heavy duty stands
(3) Boom arm attachments
(1) Backlight stand
(1) Background reflector
(1) 20Âº Honeycomb grid
(1) LG4X four-channel wired remote

Cost me about $1600 total.

It's part of the almost $14K I've spent in the past 2 years on photo equipment. This is a hobby?

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

12/05/2005 08:11:28 PM · #5

I would recommend at minimum: 1 softbox and 1 bounce umbrella. The Bees work great with other lights, they can be slaved together or you can just slave one and the others will fire when they detect the slaved one flash. They are fully adjustable, so good for different set-ups/effects.

iamkmaniam

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

12/05/2005 08:31:59 PM · #6

Check out Calumet Photo. They have a great lighting kit for $2000. It has 3 mono lights 3 stands. 1 softbox, 2 umbrellas, and a light link system . Eveything fits in 2 carry cases. It's all marked calumet on the surface but it's all made by Bogen. There stuff is great.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/05/2005 08:59:04 PM · #7

if I have stands and a boom I would imagine that the bees would fit on those? I just would rather spend my money the lights and accessories.

Dirtypainter

Canon EOS-40D

12/05/2005 09:07:06 PM · #8

rebelgirl,

Which set did you buy. Was it YINYAN Flash Corp LTD. I was looking at some myself the price is right as I am just learning