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Need a flash?
I am looking for some sort of device that is basically a mini strobe unit - smaller, more portrable. Maybe something I could put on the floor - or a table - or whatever - to bounce light on the subject. More powerful than a flash unit... but not as bulky as a strobe. Any suggestions? Dec 05 05 11:07 pm Link A light disk? Other than that I've seen photographers use flash units with slave sensors... Dec 05 05 11:09 pm Link I've got a couple of old Vivitars (a 283 and a 285) with Wein slaves. I bought them as my "guerilla" light rig... it's really taken the rush out of replacing my hotlights with strobes. It would be nice if they had a little more guts, but some kid knocked one over yesterday (impromptu portrait session for a friend's family) and I didn't even turn around. That thing's been dropped 50 times, and if it ever does break, I'll go on ebay and buy another for $40. Plus, AA batteries are pretty easy to find. If you're okay with f6-8 and shutter speeds of 100 or less, 2 or 3 can save the day. Dec 05 05 11:27 pm Link I once witnessed a guy with a quantum flash unit? (I think that's what it was). It had a seperate battery back. And then it was a flash with diffuser. Anyone know the stats on something like that? f/6 @ 100 is too slow. Dec 06 05 12:26 am Link Quantum qflash. Great units but a bit pricey. http://www.qtm.com/ you can check www.bhphoto.com to get an idea on prices Dec 06 05 01:48 pm Link Gasp...dont go with a Q flash...After about 10 mins of shooting with it on a bracket you will develop carpal tunal syndrome...and curse the person who recomended it. They output nice light but are nicer for use on a light stand. The speedlight flashes work very suitably with their remote triggering capabilities, two or three positioned strategically look pretty swell... Good Luck! -B Dec 07 05 12:21 am Link easyonthe eyes wrote: you can't go wrong with 285s, just make sure to get a newer one like the 285 HV, because of voltage and newer cameras. I wish the 285 had a built in slave. I bought some slaves (not wein), and they wont trigger unless the are right in front of the main flash. Currently, I have two slave-triggers taped right to the front of an cheap flash with a sensitive trigger. The prices on the 285 seems to be going up. I have four and the last one was $60 (eBay - used). I only use them when I don't have power for monolights. Dec 07 05 07:36 am Link i am a HUGE fan of the 285hv...cant beat it with two sticks tied together...i just bought 2 photogenic moolights, but i will keep my 6 285's Dec 07 05 10:01 pm Link BCG wrote: I just saw one on ebay @ 14.95 (the HV). still a couple of days left. I think I have enough and I am sure it go over 60 by the end. Dec 09 05 06:36 pm Link |
