The no-name 'Walmart' grade lights (WHite Lightning, Alien Bees) are good to
use as toys.
You are far better served buying some used Elinchroms or a used Profoto pack
and head system than a new Alien Bee or White Lightning brand.
"-RS-" wrote in message
news:MkU_c.120388$X12.42709@edtnps84...
Could someone please direct me to the best newsgroup for asking questions
about monolite-type of strobe lights ?
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Recenty I had occasion to rent a pair of Photogenic monolights. I had a
lot of fun with them ... and it occurred to me that it might make sense to
consider buying a similar pair of such lights ... either used or even new.
I bought an issue of Shutterbug to re-familiarize myself with the
photographic equipment market place. I am taken back by the plethora of
makes of monolight-type lights !
My questions include:
- are most of them still made in the good old USA ... and/or Europe?
- what brands are considered to be well made, well supported and cheapest?
Does such a combination exist ?
- is there a Yahoo group devoted to strobe lights? ;-)
Thanks !
-RS-
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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