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12/27/2006 08:45:06 PM · #1

I never guessed 4 years ago that I'd be here today, but a little at a time and you can get what you want! This is a shot of 1/2 of my studio, the working end as it were.
Investment - untotaled
Value - Priceless

:)

Message edited by author 2006-12-27 20:45:28.

asimchoudhri

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/27/2006 08:49:30 PM · #2

pretty cool... light-years beyond my setup... no wonder you always have great submission!

fotomann_forever

12/27/2006 08:51:00 PM · #3

Originally posted by asimchoudhri:

no wonder you always have great submission!

That's her main model, not the setup :-)

12/27/2006 08:55:13 PM · #4

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

That's her main model, not the setup :-)

Bah! My favorite model is cranky and doesn't always cooperate! lol

12/27/2006 08:57:56 PM · #5

So you have three Alien Bees? What size are they? What would you do differently if you purchased lights all over again?

12/27/2006 09:01:09 PM · #6

Originally posted by skylercall:

So you have three Alien Bees? What size are they? What would you do differently if you purchased lights all over again?

I have 2 AB 400s (both on the left in that image) and one AB800 (sporting the softbox). I'm finding more and more lately that I need 2 bg lights for even coverage, so if I did it over I would buy 4 AB400s. The AB800 is too powerful for that space anyway, I never use it at full power.
Now if I were traveling on location with them, I would go for 800s so I could light ANY space, but my little studio only needs 400s.

12/27/2006 09:05:22 PM · #7

//www.alienbees.com/ right? Can you help me convince my wife?

fotomann_forever

12/27/2006 09:06:54 PM · #8

Originally posted by skylercall:

//www.alienbees.com/ right? Can you help me convince my wife?

Have children yet? If so, you need them for family portraits and such. Don't want bad lighting to ruin Jr's photos :-) If not, GET BUSY! :-)

12/27/2006 09:06:56 PM · #9

Originally posted by skylercall:

//www.alienbees.com/ right? Can you help me convince my wife?

Start with convincing her you need this... then add others later ;)
DigiBee

12/27/2006 09:11:02 PM · #10

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Have children yet? If so, you need them for family portraits and such. Don't want bad lighting to ruin Jr's photos :-) If not, GET BUSY! :-)

Our first is due in May! That is how I was able to convince her to spring for the camera.

12/27/2006 09:11:24 PM · #11

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by skylercall:
//www.alienbees.com/ right? Can you help me convince my wife?

Start with convincing her you need this... then add others later ;)
DigiBee

I am working on this. Maybe you can help if I don't have them by the time I come through your town.

Message edited by author 2006-12-27 21:11:54.

12/27/2006 09:13:40 PM · #12

Originally posted by rex:

I am working on this. Maybe you can help if I don't have them by the time I come through your town.

I'm great with the wives.....

"Well you can't have your baby shot in bad light, can you? Oh that would be awful. Did you see the shots Sally got of her kid??"

heheheee

12/27/2006 09:15:10 PM · #13

Pricewise I think it is best to go with Alienbees after listening to you talk and the pm's we have shared about this.

I have explored buying more flashes but I think it is best to just buy the 400s.

But when I do make it down there remind me and I will model for you one time.

Message edited by author 2006-12-27 21:16:07.

12/27/2006 09:15:49 PM · #14

Does the DigiBee kit come with a cable to plug into my camera or do these lights just stay on all the time?

12/27/2006 09:17:10 PM · #15

Originally posted by skylercall:

Does the DigiBee kit come with a cable to plug into my camera or do these lights just stay on all the time?

They come with a sync cord that you would plug into your camera. You only plug ONE in, the others fire off the radio signal of that one. If you order a-la-cart, the cable is $7.

12/27/2006 09:18:19 PM · #16

Originally posted by rex:

But when I do make it down there remind me and I will model for you one time.

OMG DEAL!!! Can I specify what wardrobe you bring? LOL

fotomann_forever

12/27/2006 09:19:27 PM · #17

Originally posted by skylercall:

Does the DigiBee kit come with a cable to plug into my camera or do these lights just stay on all the time?

I'm not sure (likely not) that the Rebel XTi has a PC connector, so you would need a Hotshoe to PC adapter.

12/27/2006 09:19:38 PM · #18

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by rex:

But when I do make it down there remind me and I will model for you one time.

OMG DEAL!!! Can I specify what wardrobe you bring? LOL

As long as my Gator hat can come.

12/27/2006 09:20:28 PM · #19

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Originally posted by skylercall:
Does the DigiBee kit come with a cable to plug into my camera or do these lights just stay on all the time?

I'm not sure (likely not) that the Rebel XTi has a PC connector, so you would need a Hotshoe to PC adapter.

Oh good point - I don't know if that model has PC connection or not. I assumed it would. If not, the adapter is $5 ish on ebay

12/27/2006 09:21:19 PM · #20

Originally posted by rex:

As long as my Gator hat can come.

My neighbor might fight you for it!! :)

12/27/2006 09:31:52 PM · #21

Can anyone send me a couple before and after lighting shots? They would help convince her. Especially if they are cute shots of children.