I would go with White Lightning. I've owned them in the past and they are
very good for the money.
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"Robert Meyers" wrote in message
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Hey all,
Once again, more questions
I am looking for a set of strobes. I would be using them with my Contax G1
(35mm), and Olympus E-1 (Digital), and possibly an unknown medium format
that I may purchase sometime in the future. I am starting new, nothing
but
my basic flash (Olympus FL-50, similar to Canon 550EX) and a Metz Slave
flash. I am bouncing between three kits, Could any of you all tell me what
you thoughts are on these? I am trying to keep the strobe kits at or under
$1000.
1. Travelite 1500w/s Two-Head Umbrella Kit: 999.00 I believe these are
made
by bowens. Neat thing is, end of the month there is a no tax sale, and
they
are opening 2 miles from me.
2. 2x DigitFlash (made a mistake earlier) 500 with Stands and barn doors.
3. Alien Bees, B800x2, + stands, etc. These seem nice but are very low
powered and have very low powered modeling lamps.
I am looking for head and shoulder portraits, and some tented small
product
shots. I work, mainly, in a very small one care garage, all white
interior.
My Garage is 18' L x 8'W x 8'H. I was considering using the FL-50 for fill
off the ceiling (164 guide number). At times I will very likely be
shooting
at an altar area of a church (not weddings, not up to that yet).
The thing that did weird me out is how expensive barn doors are for the
travelites, versus the AB and DigitFlash. I am pretty open, new or used.
I was also offered a Calumet Elite 1200ws set with two heads (used). So I
am pretty far gone. Too many options. Any other suggestions?
?
Thanks!
Robert Meyers
Crossposted to rpe35, rpd, and rptp, as all relevant.
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