I did it..I took the plunge

[mike774u]

I went on and bought "The Busy Bee" set up. After reading everyones suggestions on this board I decided to go with 2-800's and instead of going up the the 2-1600's I went down to the 2-400's. I also went on and ordered every Reflector & Modifier they had to offer ( figured while I was getting the discount from the kit might as well). Changed out the heavy duty stands to the air cushion stands. Now all I will need is the pocket wizards and some good backdrops. Boy I hope I can figure out how to use these things good...LOL and the great part is I live in Atlanta so it will only be 1 day shipping :D Thanks for everyones help and suggestions. (even those that were answering other peoples questions)

[mike774u]

Well I thought I would post one of my first attempts. I got off work at 12 and came straight home to play with my new lights. This is the first time ever seeing this many lights in a set-up, much less trying to figure out how to use them. This is the only model I could find that would put up with so many flashes in his eyes...

[lancea]

Looks good to me, but I think I see a little bit of red-eye there ... :mrgreen:

[mike774u]

All I am seeing right now is white spots every where...guess I should be wearing sunglasses while playing with these. I wanted to see what I could do with a wide open appeture . This (I know it is strange, thats how I am) was taken with f/2.8 @ 1/202 sec and ISO-100. I will work on getting some better backdrops here soon.
I also have a question. When half the picture turns out black. Is that what happens when the shutter speed is too fast for the flash?

I deleted the pictures...I think I broke the rules when I posted them...sorry if I did :oops:

[neil_r]

When half the picture turns out black. Is that what happens when the shutter speed is too fast for the flash?

Yes

N

[mike774u]

Yes
Thank you

[DocFrankenstein]

You can post a LINK to the picture... you know