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Here ya go nick.. I have not bought it yet..Im a cheapskate,, but this is the way to go... I use an avenger c- stand with removable base
http://www.vmlbracket.com/
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May 05, 2013 11:32 | #32 umphotography wrote in post #15899727 ![]() ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Here ya go nick.. I have not bought it yet..Im a cheapskate,, but this is the way to go... I use an avenger c- stand with removable base http://www.vmlbracket.com/ ![]() Yeah, I have the original one actually. That's the one without the ability to use the superclamp. Just don't feel like spending another $45. But yeah, that looks the ideal setup since it can be installed anywhere on the light stand. I like the idea of using a shorter power cable too.
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I figured I would post up some results. I spent 5 minutes trying to find parking, then another 5 minutes walking and running with the lighting gear, camera and shoulder bag to this location.
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May 06, 2013 08:49 | #34 nicksan wrote in post #15899548 ![]() It wasn't that bad. But again, I wouldn't be able to walk a ton with it though and keep in mind I had no modifier with me and it's just one light. There are a few things I need to figure out:
nicksan wrote in post #15899821 ![]() I figured I would post up some results. I spent 5 minutes trying to find parking, then another 5 minutes walking and running with the lighting gear, camera and shoulder bag to this location. The results look OK...I take it you just used the standard 7" reflector? The light looks pretty harsh. I think Mike had mentioned going the white BD route...that's something I would definitely consider - you will get some of the benefits of softer light with relatively little risk of having the rig fall over (unless its really windy).
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May 06, 2013 09:12 | #35 charro callado wrote in post #15902468 ![]() The results look OK...I take it you just used the standard 7" reflector? The light looks pretty harsh. I think Mike had mentioned going the white BD route...that's something I would definitely consider - you will get some of the benefits of softer light with relatively little risk of having the rig fall over (unless its really windy). I attach the VML to the stand with a Manfrotto super clamp (link ![]() It's definitely worth all the extra hassle to deal with a big light - I did a beach wedding last summer and there's noooooo way I would have been get a good handful of the shots without my Einstein/64" white PLM combo. Yeah, which is why I said it's no way near perfect.
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umphotography grabbing their Johnson ![]() More info | I sue the buff 12" BD with the socks,,, light is nice and soft with a 150 degree spread Mike
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umphotography grabbing their Johnson ![]() More info | Nick ,,, stay away from the plms outside ,, an ant could fart and launch that thing,, terrible with any slight breeze Mike
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May 06, 2013 09:21 | #38 nicksan wrote in post #15902525 ![]() As for using the super clamp with the VLM, I think PCB mentioned that the hole on the VLM would crack if that was the only thing that was keeping the VML mounted to the lightstand. Hence the VML Mount that Mike linked earlier... Yikes...I've used it like that A LOT. haha
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May 06, 2013 09:21 | #39 umphotography wrote in post #15902551 ![]() I sue the buff 12" BD with the socks,,, light is nice and soft with a 150 degree spread You mean 22"?
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May 06, 2013 09:21 | #40 charro callado wrote in post #15902570 ![]() Yikes...I've used it like that A LOT. haha Hey, if it ain't broke yet...
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umphotography grabbing their Johnson ![]() More info | Nick ,, 22" and yes I think it would work just fine,,, if I'm gonna light a large group,, then I will use 2 BDs with 1600,s.,, my car is always close by with big groups outside,,also optic sensors will not p/u outside,, so 2 light means 3 triggers Mike
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bigarchi Senior Member ![]() 962 posts Likes: 1 Joined Mar 2008 Location: upstate ny More info | May 07, 2013 12:01 | #42 umphotography wrote in post #15899727 ![]() ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Here ya go nick.. I have not bought it yet..Im a cheapskate,, but this is the way to go... I use an avenger c- stand with removable base http://www.vmlbracket.com/ ![]() holy crap, $45 and doesn't even include the super clamp for that price? ~Mitch
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May 07, 2013 12:16 | #43 bigarchi wrote in post #15906988 ![]() holy crap, $45 and doesn't even include the super clamp for that price? umm, pass.. i do what charro callado does and have never had a problem. the only issue is sometimes it will twist. i carry an ab800 with a mini litium and bd on a heavy stand often for this kind of thing. works great. kind of throw it over my shoulder to walk from place to place. it's worth mentioning though that when i do this, i'm only in one camera mode. I don't do this while rocking two cameras, like i do for the rest of the wedding day. Yeah, I had one camera with me and a lens changer 3 with 2 more lenses inside. I'll try the Kacey BD next time. It's just that the BD makes it a little front heavy and the light stand really digs into my shoulder too! Definitely not for long strolls.
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bigarchi Senior Member ![]() 962 posts Likes: 1 Joined Mar 2008 Location: upstate ny More info | May 07, 2013 14:00 | #44 nicksan wrote in post #15907050 ![]() Yeah, I had one camera with me and a lens changer 3 with 2 more lenses inside. I'll try the Kacey BD next time. It's just that the BD makes it a little front heavy and the light stand really digs into my shoulder too! Definitely not for long strolls. I hear ya. i also like to attach the mini vagabond low on the stand to act as ballast to counteract the weight of the bd and light. ~Mitch
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lazer-jock Don't mess ![]() 1,557 posts Joined Jan 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska More info | May 10, 2013 20:19 | #45 bigarchi wrote in post #15906988 ![]() holy crap, $45 and doesn't even include the super clamp for that price? umm, pass.. i do what charro callado does and have never had a problem. the only issue is sometimes it will twist. I will not bring myself to order this (IMO) overpriced piece of bent metal because of the "inventor's" attitude. I'm off lining my cage with newspaper.
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