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09/20/2007 04:18:02 PM · #26 |
Here is what I know.
My new home studio is 24' X 36'. I have 2 AB400's and the few times that I have used them I have never used them over 1/2 power. One has the softbox and the other is the slave. I have one transmitter and one receiver. I have never had any issues with one picking up the other. I have also used my ST-E2 as the transmitter to my 430EX flash and with both Alien Bees on slave and everything worked fine.
Message edited by author 2007-09-20 16:18:44.
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09/20/2007 04:22:59 PM · #27 |
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09/20/2007 04:25:25 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by lovethelight:
damnit......
now i have to rethink what color...no no NO
MUST GET BLACK!!!!!!!!
cindi what model are your lights just out of curiosity? |
I have 3 AB400s and 1 AB800. You'lllove them. :D
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09/20/2007 04:28:50 PM · #29 |
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09/20/2007 04:37:34 PM · #30 |
| What wattage bulb should you use for Continuous light? What I have isn't bright enough but don't know what to get? |
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09/20/2007 04:42:15 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by dassilem:
What wattage bulb should you use for Continuous light? What I have isn't bright enough but don't know what to get? |
no clue, maybe you should start a new forum thread about it |
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09/20/2007 04:45:21 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by lovethelight:
Originally posted by dassilem:
What wattage bulb should you use for Continuous light? What I have isn't bright enough but don't know what to get? |
no clue, maybe you should start a new forum thread about it |
sorry... I just thought everyone was talking lights so I could ask...
congrats on your purchase.....
[...closing door behind me....]
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09/20/2007 04:51:29 PM · #33 |
Now the wait begins.....LOL How long until you get it?
Have fun when you get it and share lots of pics! What did you end up ordering? Your original list? |
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09/20/2007 04:51:34 PM · #34 |
i know it's too late, but i'll go ahead and say:
i hope you got black because i think pink lights, as happenin' as they might be, don't look as professional. if you have to take this setup on the road, you don't want to look like you're bringing your Barbie Photo Studio with you. :)
and, i think you've got a great setup. i have 2 800s and i think that my 3rd light might be a 400 for just the reasons people describe. i would also like a less-intense background light on occasion.
good luck!
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09/20/2007 04:51:52 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by dassilem:
Originally posted by lovethelight:
Originally posted by dassilem:
What wattage bulb should you use for Continuous light? What I have isn't bright enough but don't know what to get? |
no clue, maybe you should start a new forum thread about it |
sorry... I just thought everyone was talking lights so I could ask...
congrats on your purchase.....
[...closing door behind me....] |
the lights im buying are strobes which i know alllll about now but i know nothing about continuous, i think you would get a better response if you started a new thread about it :) |
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09/20/2007 04:52:20 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
i know it's too late, but i'll go ahead and say:
i hope you got black because i think pink lights, as happenin' as they might be, don't look as professional. if you have to take this setup on the road, you don't want to look like you're bringing your Barbie Photo Studio with you. :)
and, i think you've got a great setup. i have 2 800s and i think that my 3rd light might be a 400 for just the reasons people describe. i would also like a less-intense background light on occasion.
good luck! |
yup i went with black :) |
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09/20/2007 04:52:52 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by jpochard:
Now the wait begins.....LOL How long until you get it?
Have fun when you get it and share lots of pics! What did you end up ordering? Your original list? |
yeah i went with my original list and if i need another reciever i will get it later |
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09/20/2007 05:08:08 PM · #38 |
I know it's after the fact, but my original kit was two 800s and a 400. I found the 400 to be under powered if using modifiers such as softboxes or honeycomb grids (which I use a lot). The 400 does work well as a straight backlight. I just got another AB but I went for the 1600.
You'll like the package, but if you're like me, you'll find you are just starting. Next you'll want the honeycombs, the barn doors, the ringlight, the vagabond....... welcome to Brokesville. ;)
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09/20/2007 05:12:23 PM · #39 |
Originally posted by lovethelight:
ITS DONE!!!!!!!! |
LET THERE BE LIGHT!!
sorry, couldn't help myself. :P |
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09/20/2007 05:21:50 PM · #40 |
Did you hit the button yet? (Edit: Now I see it up there)
I have 2 AB400s and have not raised above 1/2 power yet. No softbox, but I'm using a shoot through umbrella.
Message edited by author 2007-09-20 17:23:49.
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09/20/2007 05:27:26 PM · #41 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
LET THERE BE LIGHT!!
sorry, couldn't help myself. :P |
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :-P
Congrats on the new Bee's lovethelight! :-D |
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09/20/2007 06:57:07 PM · #42 |
Can anyone tell me what this is about?
160 true Ws, 400 effective Ws,
Message edited by author 2007-09-20 18:57:29.
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09/20/2007 07:07:19 PM · #43 |
nooooooooo, you shouldnt have bought the lights, you couldve just moved to iceland, near larus, where the lighting becomes perfect when he
half clicks, either that or its just always perfect,
anyways, congrats on the purchase hope you like them, best of luck,
Ryand
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09/20/2007 08:04:30 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by k4rp:
Can anyone tell me what this is about?
160 true Ws, 400 effective Ws, |
to quote from my lighting instructor "it's marketing"
and from photo.net "Watts measure electrical consumption of the light source. Lumens and/or joules are units of light measurement"
most flashes are not sold by the proper meas. but the amount of power they use /&their efficiency of input power
..marketing..
actual light output .. welllll .. YMMV usually consistent in brand but not across brands
edit: one lonely green ab400
Message edited by author 2007-09-20 20:05:15.
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09/20/2007 08:31:34 PM · #45 |
The black that you purchased should also have a higher resale value than pink, so I guess that was a good choice.
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09/20/2007 08:36:32 PM · #46 |
Standing by to change your username to lovethelights...
;-) |
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09/20/2007 09:17:36 PM · #47 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Standing by to change your username to lovethelights...
;-) |
HAHAHAHA isn't there a limit to how often you can change your name? |
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