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01/24/2011 11:09:28 AM · #1 |
| I have yet another question bugging me. I am looking into buying a single studio light for a small home studio. I was looking at the Alien Bee B800. But I was wondering if you were able to plug these right into the wall or is there a special pack you have to buy to use them? Argh I feel like an idiot. |
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01/24/2011 11:13:23 AM · #2 |
| They plug into a standard outlet. |
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01/24/2011 11:15:42 AM · #3 |
| Thank you. I was hoping they would. |
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01/24/2011 11:36:06 AM · #4 |
| and just remember, there's no such thing as a stupid question, but there are stupid people who ask questions.... |
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01/24/2011 11:49:59 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by smardaz:
... but there are stupid people who ask questions.... |
What? |
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01/24/2011 12:26:19 PM · #6 |
| Note that the AB800 is a very powerful light. I rarely use mine beyond half power. For a smaller studio you may be better off with two AB400's or even one AB400 and some good reflectors. |
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01/24/2011 12:37:09 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Note that the AB800 is a very powerful light. I rarely use mine beyond half power. For a smaller studio you may be better off with two AB400's or even one AB400 and some good reflectors. |
I second this recommendation, I have two AB400's and an AB800 and the AB800 is quite powerful and dont use much past half power on that one.
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01/24/2011 02:15:04 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by PhotoDave:
Originally posted by scalvert:
Note that the AB800 is a very powerful light. I rarely use mine beyond half power. For a smaller studio you may be better off with two AB400's or even one AB400 and some good reflectors. |
I second this recommendation, I have two AB400's and an AB800 and the AB800 is quite powerful and dont use much past half power on that one. |
While it does have a nice punch you can't go wrong. Especially if you are using a large diffuser plus if he ever wants to take it out on location the extra power is nice. |
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01/24/2011 05:21:45 PM · #9 |
| I went for the 800s right away when I got my Bees. Even in small spaces, one or two can be made to work well. |
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01/24/2011 05:32:05 PM · #10 |
| Looking at the price difference ($50) I think I'd go for the 800 as well. I have no actual experience with studio lighting, so I'm just speaking as a consumer. Having a light that "might be too powerful" is an alright problem to have, as long as it's adjustable. ;) |
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01/24/2011 06:02:18 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Originally posted by smardaz:
... but there are stupid people who ask questions.... |
What? |
There are also stupid people who answer questions. |
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01/24/2011 06:07:29 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Ductyl:
Having a light that "might be too powerful" is an alright problem to have, as long as it's adjustable. ;) |
Not always. Even at the lowest setting, the AB800 is sometimes too powerful and I've had to resort to ND filters and polarizers at ISO 100 to keep a shallow depth of field, but I've rarely needed more power than the AB400 can provide (I own both). You can save a little money up front by going with a 400 and add more powerful lights as your needs and experience grow. |
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01/24/2011 06:17:27 PM · #13 |
| A too powerful light becomes a just powerful enough light with some ND gels, you know... :) |
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01/24/2011 10:38:24 PM · #14 |
| Don't listen to them....they only work with a special kenskidian plug. I have several I can sell you. |
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