Susieb721 Loc: Mid Michigan

I have acquired a studio lighting set up that I have NO idea whether it's even something I can use or not. I'm curious to hear some weigh ins from some of the longer established photogs who may have used this system. I'm sure it's pretty old and I'm not even sure what everything is. A local department store photo box company went out of business and this was their set up.

I have (2) Norman 24/24 power boxes, (6) LH2400 strobe lights, a Q39 stripdome, a very large softbox, a computer interface box, all of the cords, 4 honeycomb grids, extra strobe bulbs and modeling light bulbs and a handful of other 'stuff'. I don't even know if this uses a 220 or 110 electrical service.

Help?

GW Loc: Idaho

It uses 110 service ...Norman are very good lights one of the better ones...good luck with it...

Susieb721 Loc: Mid Michigan

Thanks GW. I'm reading all kinds of stuff about arcing and need to power up properly and blowing circuits. I'm wondering if I should just sell and get a more user friendly set up like a couple Alien Bees. I don't have a studio, (yet). So this set up is a bit large for a makeshift studio in my dining room. Kinda thinking it's a little bit of overkill. Yikes. lol

GW Loc: Idaho

They do require a lot of power...you would probably be better of with a set of mono blocks...lot less room and a lot more portable...

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Susie, I have used various Norman sets. From your picture, I think it's newer than Anything I've used.
If you do not plan to move them from location to location, but keep it set up in a studio, those Normans are among the best and most expensive systems you can get.
Because Of the power supply, they will shoot with tremendous power and cycle VERY fast compared to any monolight, except maybe a $2000 digi Profoto.
They are easy to use but not self explanatory. Look at a uTubes, or have someone show you. Normans are a Cadillac light system. They make Paul Buff look like toys, I've used both.
The power packs are very easy to use and reliable. But DO NOT try to use them without proper training. If you power them down/dump them incorrectly you can blow the capacitors and they are VERY expensive to overhaul. Call Norman for the manual and the do's and DON'TS of the supply. Not trying to scare you, but they are very professional units, don't blow then up. SS

AdkHiker Loc: Northeast

Yeah...You might want to get rid of them..a PM and I will give you a address to send them :-). Seriously..you will like them

Susieb721 Loc: Mid Michigan

Thank you, everyone. They still scare me, but I will hang onto them. I also read the longer they are not powered up, the less ability they have to come up to full power. They've already sat about 5 months so am I at risk of these just not working if they sit for a year?

Wall-E Loc: Phoenix, AZ

Flash capacitors don't like sitting around without being used one in a while. Find someone with some experience with studio lights to give you a hand. They should be fired several times, at least a couple of times a year.

This is REAL high class stuff. If I was to score something like this, I would sell ALL the monolights I have and never look back.

larryc90 Loc: Green Cove Springs FL

Hello Susie,
I was able to purchase a couple of the Norman Power Packs for reasonable prices. I do have an interest in the Norman LH2400 flash heads though. I'd also like to know about the rest of the gear you have. My interest is not immediate so if someone comes along with an offer that is reasonable don't hesitate to sell. Eventually, I will buy though. The Norman flash stuff works absolutely great, if you have an interest in setting up a studio vice just selling stuff.

Larry

Susieb721 Loc: Mid Michigan

I still have one 24/24 power pack and (5) LH2400 lamp heads. I need to sell them and have no idea of the value of them. Can anyone help with this? Additionally, is anyone interested in buying? They were fired up about 6 months ago and all in good working condition.