Studio Gear Equipment for Nikon D5100
Dec 30, 2014 11:01:26 #
TriseyThePhotog wrote:
Thanks! I was looking at those recently! They seemed reasonably priced but how many transceivers and receivers would I have to purchase for 2 lights? 4 lights?
The mono-light has a built in slave tripper, so you would need one receiver and one transmitter.
PC Buff has excellent customer support that can answer all your questions.
Bob
Dec 30, 2014 11:02:31 #
Gene51 wrote:
http://www.scantips.com/lights/vs.html
Compares speedlights with Alien Bees monolights.
Compares speedlights with Alien Bees monolights.
Thanks Gene.
Dec 30, 2014 11:04:19 #
Gene51 wrote:
http://www.scantips.com/lights/vs.html
Compares speedlights with Alien Bees monolights.
Compares speedlights with Alien Bees monolights.
Great catch Gene and some good reading there!
I use monolights (5 Bowens) but only take them on location if I have a lot of groups or individuals to shoot in a limited setting.
For most of my location work, I use Nikon speedlights.
I can usually make Nikon's IR triggers work- even outside in the sun, but you do have to make sure the receiver can see the commander unit. (I use the SU-800).
I also have Phottix Odin radio triggers. TTL works but manual is more consistent.
Dec 30, 2014 11:17:59 #
wolfman wrote:
The mono-light has a built in slave tripper, so you would need one receiver and one transmitter.
PC Buff has excellent customer support that can answer all your questions.
Bob
PC Buff has excellent customer support that can answer all your questions.
Bob
But the slave tripper only works if you are using the Cyber Sync system - you would need a receiver for each light if you use the Cyber Commander.
OTOH - slave-triggered flash can be tricky to set up, especially if light levels are high, and they are typically not as reliable as the radio triggers.
I use good old fashioned (really old fashioned) Speedotron lights with a sync cables and power packs, though I have used, and been impressed by the quality and consistency of Einsteins and Alien Bees. Excellent value if the budget is there.
Dec 31, 2014 10:55:00 #
Thanks Gene51.....
Gene51 wrote:
http://www.scantips.com/lights/vs.html
Compares speedlights with Alien Bees monolights.
Compares speedlights with Alien Bees monolights.
Dec 31, 2014 10:56:53 #
For triggering system - Check out Phottix Odin they are at mid range price and very good.
TriseyThePhotog wrote:
Hey everyone! I shoot with a Nikon D5100 & I'm... (show quote)
Dec 31, 2014 12:06:53 #
My buddy, Bob Harrington, a pro photographer from CT who speaks regularly at the B & Photo "Event Space" here in NYC, has a series of YouTube videos: youtube.com/results?search_query=bob+harrington+b%26h
He recommends speedlights and accessories and in several of the videos describes his portable studio outfit and various lighting techniques including portraits, weddings and glamour.
He has spoken at our camera club and is a great guy who is willing to help others!
He recommends speedlights and accessories and in several of the videos describes his portable studio outfit and various lighting techniques including portraits, weddings and glamour.
He has spoken at our camera club and is a great guy who is willing to help others!
Dec 31, 2014 13:18:48 #
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