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who uses Profoto R600 lights
Please share your feelings about the lights compared to others you used. I was thinking of getting the White Lighting or the Dynalites but ended choosing the Profoto and I'm told I won't be disappointed Feb 17 08 09:55 am Link I'v used one for years. Repinned for norman with the reflector pan. Its a good piece. Funny thing is when I have my foot on the chord and trip the strobe I can feel the chord jump off the floor. Feb 17 08 02:33 pm Link I use Profoto 2400DR three head light kit I love that it is wireless (Pocket Wizard) Profoto is awesome!! Feb 17 08 02:35 pm Link Well I bought a pair, (prev version) one is going in for repair after 6-9 mos use.....was erratic, misfiring, now dead........ My Acute packs,heads never fail....... Prev monolight s were Hensel, also died , but only after 3+yrs of faultless operation....caps went out once already Most everything Profoto... costs 2-3X what Dynalytes, White Lightnings cost, lamps, reflectors, every damn thing..but hold value well I'm told Feb 17 08 04:28 pm Link I have 2 600's with Acute heads and a ring flash. Just walked in the door from a shoot with them. I get hundreds of flashes without worry of the battery dying and the power control is very comprehensive. I have the units with a built in pocket wizard, which is really convenient. Feb 17 08 05:00 pm Link Kevlar Vest Girl wrote: Think he means the R6oo monolights. Feb 17 08 05:44 pm Link I've got 5 of the 600R and 2 of the 300R...Love them...if I would have thought harder the ratio would probably have been 50/50 as the 600's are sometimes a bit much for some of the spaces I shoot in...actually had to buy a roll of ND ;-p ...with the Mag 50 reflector you really have to work to get down to a smaller f/stop...but it sure is sweet light color is consistent across all lights as are adjustments...built in wizards coupled with the Sekonic are a joy I've been using the 300's on location taking portraits of Olympic athletes...mostly powered by a Vag2 battery pack...quick cycling and plenty of power to spare Feb 17 08 10:06 pm Link The most EXPENSIVE part of my car are my Profoto's in the trunk. Feb 17 08 10:10 pm Link Ive used the 1200 Monos and I like them, but honestly, for 90% of the work out there, some WLs or AB1600s are enough. When you travel with them you are so damn afraid of breaking them, even when you pack them in carry on.. I would check the ABs and not worrry about them so much, especially the pink ones, but these babies are worth a lot. Feb 18 08 04:15 am Link |