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09/26/2007 05:28:04 PM · #1 |
Hooked on that site... great deal of information. Taking my flash OFF CAMERA! Who'da thunk it? Well, most of you obviously.
Anyway... I like the idea of using my FL-36 flash (Guide #36) flash off camera for portrait work, especially with an umbrella and/or wall bounce. But looking for a second light, I can get an SB-24 pretty cheap and use a PC cord or remote to set them both off. Instead of buying expensive AlienBees or whatever -- that Strobist knows his stuff.
BUT...
There is a kit of Square Perfect lights on ebay: //cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280154344900&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=018
That are no AlienBees or 300ws lights, but they are equivalent to the light available from the SB-24, but have the benefit of changeable bulbs, continuous power (no batteries) and come with the other gear as well.
I know from reading here and otherwheres that people love the 300ws lights... BUT for close up portrait work, I'm having a hard time seeing a downside to this kit (except for no umbrellas). I still have my FL-36 flash for quick portability and lighting.
Is 300ws just some standard that someone picked out and like Canon/Nikon bias, really has no basis in reality? Or (and there may be) is there some real hard data that says 160ws lights are less bright than your fridge light?
Keep in mind, I have no intentions of shooting full body modelling shots. Just simple close up portraits, mostly at schools and churches.
If anyone has used these lights, their input would be especially appreciated!
Thanks!
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09/26/2007 06:29:55 PM · #2 |
Great quote from the ad:
"PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUD: There are many sellers on EBAY who sell on EBAY." |
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09/27/2007 10:19:08 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Great quote from the ad:
"PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUD: There are many sellers on EBAY who sell on EBAY." |
Nevermind, I found a set of 300ws lights...
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09/27/2007 04:05:01 PM · #4 |
Something to keep in mind when buying lights is that you really should look into it as a system as a whole. Don't look at just the light. Consider the modifier mount, accessory availability, workability, and support (local? phone? internet?).
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09/27/2007 05:01:24 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Great quote from the ad:
"PLEASE BE AWARE OF FRAUD: There are many sellers on EBAY who sell on EBAY." |
BRILLIANT!
Sounds just like the interstate movers I'm getting quotes from. "Be careful out there. You can't trust every moving company." Turns out that the company that said that has a history of complaints. Oops! |
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