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tcphoto

Posts: 1031

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Profoto Acute both packs and monolights. If I need something battery powered, the Rental house is 15 minutes away.

Oct 28 07 09:33 pm Link

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steve prue

Posts: 785

Brooklyn, New York, US

rp_photo wrote:

I have heard that SB800's can "melt down" during extensive use with battery packs.

It seems that Nikon did the inexcusable by not providing basis thermal protection in their $350 flagship flash.

ha!  melted a 550ex like that.  not only nikon is suspectible to thermal breakdown.

Oct 28 07 11:16 pm Link

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Jared Holder

Posts: 1608

Speightstown, Saint Peter, Barbados

Probably best to let the unit cool for a bit after 20-30 shots.

Oct 28 07 11:23 pm Link

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Daguerre

Posts: 4082

Orange, California, US

All images in the gallery are Norman 200B, indoors or out.

Oct 29 07 01:05 am Link

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Ben Levis Photography

Posts: 1328

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Bowens Gemini 750+ Kit

Oct 29 07 01:25 am Link

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Stewie Hues Photo

Posts: 94

Fredericksburg, Virginia, US

I use Alien Bees.

Oct 29 07 01:37 am Link

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DrDigi

Posts: 276

San Francisco, California, US

ward wrote:
Hensel + Alien Bee.

Power: www.innovatronix.com

Small, gas-powered 1200 watt generator for longer location shoots.

Can you describe this more please are you hooking the AB to the hensel, is that even possible?

I want to use either a Hensel or Profoto ringflash, I've tried the ABR800, don't like it outside, but like AB800 for the price.

Oct 29 07 02:45 am Link

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AustinTexasPhotography

Posts: 236

Austin, Texas, US

For the Hensel porty people? How many batteries do you guys own? And does Hensel have a converter that slides into the battery slot that alows you to plug into the wall? I know I'm dream'n but I have to ask.

Cam

Dec 31 07 02:11 pm Link

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BlindMike

Posts: 9594

San Francisco, California, US

Cameron Roerig wrote:
For the Hensel porty people? How many batteries do you guys own? And does Hensel have a converter that slides into the battery slot that alows you to plug into the wall? I know I'm dream'n but I have to ask.

Cam

Are you talking about the new packs (with the drawers) or the old ones (with the plugs)?

It's optional (though at that price point you're closing in on a Mini) -
http://www.adorama.com/HLPPS.html

Dec 31 07 02:24 pm Link

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AustinTexasPhotography

Posts: 236

Austin, Texas, US

thats what I'm looking for awesome think you

Dec 31 07 02:26 pm Link

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AustinTexasPhotography

Posts: 236

Austin, Texas, US

thank you sorry typo

Dec 31 07 02:26 pm Link

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