Portable battery for Alien Bees Ringflash

[shortpballer]

I just recently purchased an Alien Bees Ringflash. Is there a certain brand that is recommended for portable power? I know there is the one on the alienbees website. Is there one cheaper than this? better than this? etc. Please let me know, I have a photoshoot coming soon and need to a battery.

Eric

[TMR Design]

HI Eric,

In all honesty, you're best solution is the Paul Buff Vagabond II. It provides clean power, has excellent battery life and is about as small and light as you can get for portable power.

[DDCSD]

The Vagabond II from Alien Bees is the cheapest quality unit you'll find. I've got two and I really like them.

[shortpballer]

Thanks guys!!! Your not planning on selling one of them are you?!!! I'd rather buy a used one then pay full price.

[DDCSD]

Thanks guys!!! Your not planning on selling one of them are you?!!! I'd rather buy a used one then pay full price.


Nope! I occasionally need both of them for strobing basketball games.

[bobbyz]

keep looking at the b&s forum. Usually you talking about $250 used. I bought mine for more and next day there were almost 4 used ones for much cheaper.

[F4 Cyborg]

+ 2 for the Vaga's. I have two also and use them where I can not find plug in or not allowed to use my honda gens.