AB Radio Transmitter / Reciever - DPChallenge Forums

01/10/2007 08:06:53 PM · #26

As a nOOb to studio lighting. (I just got my lights a few weeks ago) I want a third and will be getting it soon. If you got the cash get it!

thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

01/10/2007 08:07:52 PM · #27

But I learned form Cindi. Listen to her she sure knows whats up!

01/10/2007 08:12:05 PM · #28

ok Cindi sorry for the thread hijack. I am getting the two light package with the 32X40 softbox.......now color..............

sir_bazz

Pentax K-5

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

01/10/2007 08:22:53 PM · #29

Originally posted by Makka:

Wow! $38(US) each for a trigger and receiver!! We paid $350(AUS) each for our trigger and receiver for our Bowens lights!! Ouch!!

What the hell did you buy tho Makka ?

Mine were $15 each from Ebay and haven't missed a shot. Only downside is there's no remote firing from my L-358 which would save time.

bazz.

01/10/2007 08:26:33 PM · #30

Originally posted by rex:

ok Cindi sorry for the thread hijack. I am getting the two light package with the 32X40 softbox.......now color..............

PINK hijack all ya like! :)

01/10/2007 08:27:34 PM · #31

Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:

But I learned form Cindi. Listen to her she sure knows whats up!

Ah, my young grasshopper! :)

01/10/2007 08:52:40 PM · #32

Originally posted by scalvert:

Santa brought mine last month. ;-P

Santa always did like you best :(

01/10/2007 09:16:13 PM · #33

ok I got it narrowed down between green or black.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

01/10/2007 09:17:14 PM · #34

Originally posted by rex:

ok I got it narrowed down between green or black.

Green! Don't be a nerd! lol

Besides, you can always tell your lights from everyone elses if your shooting on location! :)

Sinky

Nikon D300

01/10/2007 09:27:50 PM · #35

Every time I read a thread about Alien Bees, I get so jealous. They seem wonderful, cheap, and now there are great inexpensive radio triggers too.
See, the problem is the voltage.........the rest of the world is restricted to 220-240V, not like USA.
I think AB used to make high voltage units, but have discontinued that...am I right? Such a pity.........I'd be making a big international mail order purchase.

01/10/2007 09:35:33 PM · #36

They recommend transformers for non-US customers... see their website & click on Non-US client info

AB Non-US recommendations

01/10/2007 09:47:42 PM · #37

Doesn't say it comes with that 10ft sync cord. I hope it does!!!

01/10/2007 09:50:18 PM · #38

Originally posted by rex:

Doesn't say it comes with that 10ft sync cord. I hope it does!!!

2 of mine came with sync cords, one did not... not sure why as I never remember seeing it in the text either time. If yours doesn't have one - though it should, they're cheap, like $7 or less. Order an extra because you WILL trip over it sometime and the little end will get mishapen and the tolerance is so close that you'll never reshape it again no matter what you try! lol

01/10/2007 09:50:26 PM · #39

This is what I am saving for:

1 B1600 B1600-Yello
1 B400 B400-White
2 B800 B800-Black
1 22R 22-inch Reflector
1 LB11 Boom Arm Attachment with 11-pound Counterweight
1 LS1100 Backlight Stand
1 RFT1RX Radio Flash Trigger One Receiver
1 RFT1TX Radio Flash Trigger One Transmitter
1 SB2436 Medium Softbox (with LGSR)
1 SB3060 Giant Softbox (with LGSR)
1 UBR Background Reflector

Total Price 1,729.40
Discount on Accessories (116.92)
SHIPPING UPS GROUND 71.79
TOTAL 1,684.27

That's what I keep putting in my cart. I am about 25% there. My setup now is alright but it's a pain in the neck swapping batteries, recharging, etc. (2 nikon sb-600s)

01/10/2007 09:52:51 PM · #40

OMG Tony -- how large is your space? An AB1600 would light a good portion of a stadium!! My 400s are too much power for my studio, but I like them for the extra capacity and the 800 is great on location (larger rooms)... but a 1600?? Sheeesh!

01/10/2007 09:53:05 PM · #41

Found this:

Standard 15-foot Sync Cord
(included with all AlienBees Units purchased)

01/10/2007 09:54:27 PM · #42

Originally posted by rex:

Found this:

Standard 15-foot Sync Cord
(included with all AlienBees Units purchased)

There ya go, that will give you two cords then. :)

petrakka

01/10/2007 09:57:34 PM · #43

Tony a 1600 is a lottttt of light, are you gonna be diffusing it a lot?

I use two lumedyne 400's to light half a college BBall court man. It's enough light to shoot at like iso 400-640, and that's only at like 1/2 power.

anyways, I wish I owned some nice lights haha.

01/10/2007 10:00:35 PM · #44

Originally posted by idnic:

Well, I heard that with a large softbox, it's best to have a lot of power. Mayby I will knock it down to 2 B800s and 2 B400s. My studio is 16 feet by 25 feet, but I only have 8 foot ceilings. I also setup in my garage if I need the height (it's has 14 foot ceilings, but I never needed more than 10.

Thanks for the input. I worry about their transmitter/reciver and if they are reliable. It seems that all the others are a lot more money. Please keep us up to date on their performance. I know I can't use a wire.

01/10/2007 10:05:29 PM · #45

Originally posted by TonyT:

Thanks for the input. I worry about their transmitter/reciver and if they are reliable. It seems that all the others are a lot more money. Please keep us up to date on their performance. I know I can't use a wire.

My space is similar, 21X20 with 9' celings -- For that I would recommend 3 400s and an 800 - but of course, choose what you think works best for you. As for the triggers, I only shot about 30 shots while goofing with my daughter and her friend. I had a few misfires - not on the strobe with the reciever, but on one opposite it. Much like with sync cord when I block one light - I moved it slightly and it fired properly after that.

01/10/2007 10:10:48 PM · #46

Can you use 2 or more receivers? One on each side, or on a unit that's sort of hidden from line of sight.

Added: for only $40 more if you can add another one, to reduce misfires, it might be worth it.

Did you get a Beauty Dish? I put one in my list, to experiment with because I heard so much good about them.

Message edited by author 2007-01-10 22:12:39.

01/10/2007 10:16:30 PM · #47

Originally posted by TonyT:

Yeah, you could have one per light if you want, you tell your transmitter what channel you want to shoot on (to avoid misfires from other photographers nearby) and you program the receiver(s) to recognize that channel, so yeah, you can.

No Beauty Dish, Softbox will accomplish that function better. I did reverse the cover on my 5' reflector so the gold side faces outward now instead of the silver side and that gives a great golden glow, that helped.

01/10/2007 10:17:41 PM · #48

You might have saved me a few hundred bucks!

Added: I just can't wait until I could take a picture every second instead every 5 to 10 secinds. I miss so many good expressions.

Message edited by author 2007-01-10 22:18:51.