Inexpensive portable light system

thanks for all the replies, its much appreciated.

Let me ask you, IS 300W enough?? At this point i'm just looking to do portrait and maybe 3-4 people groups (small families)
How far can i put out the lights?

I came across this, any good?? http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …Softbox_Umbrell​a_Kit.html

R.

Well... I'm glad to report that I pulled the trigger on an AlienBee 1600 with a 22" beauty dish.
What finally sold me on it was the ability to connect a portable power source to it for on location. Barring any issues I should have it in my hands by end of next week.

My learning curve has been pretty steep during all this and I don't see it slowing down any time soon.

Again, thanks to everyone that helped me out with all this. Your time and patience is highly appreciated.

R.

rickp1 wrote in post #12084767
Well... I'm glad to report that I pulled the trigger on an AlienBee 1600 with a 22" beauty dish.
What finally sold me on it was the ability to connect a portable power source to it for on location. Barring any issues I should have it in my hands by end of next week.

My learning curve has been pretty steep during all this and I don't see it slowing down any time soon.

Again, thanks to everyone that helped me out with all this. Your time and patience is highly appreciated.

R.

Rick,

I was wondering if you've received the unit yet and what you think.

I 2nd the Flashpoint system. I use them at my studio with a homemade battery pack and they work great. Lots of options as far as WS goes, but limited selection of modifiers... but speedrings can be used with just about everything that is sold.

I have received it, and I got a chance to play with it bit too. So far I like it. It feels solid, everything works as advertised. I'll get chance to play it a little more this weekend but so far so good. No issues.

R.