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| tanken |
on Sun 29 Nov 09, 8:05 PM to the Kinky_Camera_Group group.
For most kinky photography it is useful to have some kind of studio flash setup because there will just be so many occasions when 'doing it outdoors' is just not possible.
I have used many different setups over the years including my own in the 1990s but currently only use battery flashguns reflected off whatever surface is available together with some home made snoots and spots.
Now there are some very cheap studio setups on the market and I may be thinking of adding a couple of units with modelling lights to my set of five flashguns. Does anyone have any recommendations? I know the best makes etc. and have used them I just need some advice on the cheaper options at the moment.
| 29 Nov 09, 8:08 PM ConsciousnessJunkie UK(N), 5 yrs |
I have Elichrom 400W heads. But I don't ever, ever, ever, ever used the modelling lights. Ever. I used them outside with a battery pack more than I've used them inside. You have to tell us what you want them for though before we recommend anything. If you're only shooting headshots in a small space, get 100W's. I couldn't live without my 400W's though for shooting glamour in a relatively confined space. Edited 29 Nov 09, 8:09 PM by ConsciousnessJunkie | ||
| 29 Nov 09, 8:27 PM ToakReon  UK(RH), 12 yrs |
I have a couple of ancient Bowens 600Ws units. nice. Do the job.
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| 29 Nov 09, 8:35 PM seamonkey UK(S), 5 yrs |
The trouble with a lot of cheaper strobes is that they can be quite inconsistent regarding output, giving you a different exposure with each cycle – and the recycle time is a lot longer than professional kit. As with a lot of cheaper equipment, it doesn't meant you can't get just as good results, it just takes longer and you have to work a bit harder. I use a couple of Elinchrom D-lites myself, which are very controllable and have the benefit of being quite portable. The 200w models have more than enough power for everything except large group shots. The only disadvantage being that they are not compatible with a lot of cheaper accessories.
That said, I've just bough a couple of hot shoe radio triggers so I can use my battery flashes off camera for outdoor work – when the weather warms up
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| 29 Nov 09, 8:36 PM tanken UK(NR), 2 yrs |
Yes, I've used both Elinchrom and Bowens although they belong to friends and not me. I also know they can be bought secondhand but I'm looking at cheap kits at the moment because I am very short of money  'Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather' - Velvet Underground | ||
| 29 Nov 09, 8:38 PM tanken UK(NR), 2 yrs |
Don't mind the longer recycle times but don't want inconsistent output. 'Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather' - Velvet Underground | ||
| 29 Nov 09, 8:41 PM tanken UK(NR), 2 yrs |
I like using flash outdoors but may wait until spring now.
'Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather' - Velvet Underground | ||
| 29 Nov 09, 8:44 PM seamonkey UK(S), 5 yrs |
I seem to remember the Interfit kits getting fairly good reviews for what they are.
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| 29 Nov 09, 11:46 PM ConsciousnessJunkie UK(N), 5 yrs |
Technically it is inconsistent. However, not in noticeable amounts unless you're doing exceedingly precise work (like, scientific photography). It wouldn't be enough to need to vary your exposure. You'll also get variation in output with anything but the most expensive, pro studio lights costing over a thousand or two a head. Edited 30 Nov 09, 11:06 AM by ConsciousnessJunkie | ||
| 30 Nov 09, 9:52 AM tanken UK(NR), 2 yrs |
Thanks for that I'll bear them in mind
'Kiss the boot of shiny, shiny leather' - Velvet Underground | ||
| 3 Dec 09, 2:27 AM The_Vicar UK(CF), 6 yrs |
I've recently bought an Interfit Venus 300 kit and most of it seems effective sturdy and well made. I was disappointed though to find that the synch lead plug was such a tight fit in the socket of an Interfit flash meter (bought at the same time) that it couldn't be pushed in far enough to work and when it was pulled out the shroud of the plug stayed in the socket. The second disappointment was that the first Interfit infrared flash trigger I had only worked for an hour before failing. I suppose the fact that I still have it is a small accolade as the Proline kit I bought previously went back to the shop when I found that the bush on the top of the stands was obviously not designed for the sockets on the flash heads and would have destroyed them very quickly.
John the Vicar Edited 3 Dec 09, 2:39 AM by The_Vicar |
