SunnyOctopus Senior Member 455 posts Joined Oct 2010 More info | May 28, 2011 15:02 | #1 But before I do, I'm wondering if there are any ways I could save money. Could I just get the light, and get the stands and bags, and everything else elsewhere? Should I get something else entirely? Should I go for it? Do I even need bags!? I also really want portable power! Could I possibly squeeze in The Alienbee, The Stand, an umbrella, and portable power for $400?
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Brendo666 Goldmember  1,538 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Renton, WA More info | May 28, 2011 15:09 | #2 you could get everything else separate and possible save money. Just go to bh and star adding things to a cart and see what it will come out to. I was going to go with the Beginner Bee B800 Package as well but i am going to hold off and just get a new tripod and lens. Plus summer is here so i will just utilize the natural light. -Brendan B.
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May 28, 2011 15:19 | #3 I also really want portable power! Could I possibly squeeze in The Alienbee, The Stand, an umbrella, and portable power for $400?
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DaveJr Goldmember  1,873 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2006 Location: MN More info | May 28, 2011 15:26 | #4 SunnyOctopus wrote in post #12495229  I also really want portable power! Could I possibly squeeze in The Alienbee, The Stand, an umbrella, and portable power for $400? Did you look at the AB site to see?
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Brendo666 Goldmember 1,538 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Renton, WA More info | May 28, 2011 15:30 | #5 SunnyOctopus wrote in post #12495229 I also really want portable power! Could I possibly squeeze in The Alienbee, The Stand, an umbrella, and portable power for $400? probably not since portable power (Vagabond Mini) is $240 and B800 is $270 so you are already over budget by $110. Then you have to add light stand and wireless trigger. -Brendan B.
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May 28, 2011 15:31 | #6 I did, but I was wondering if there are cheaper alternatives. I figure power is power. :3
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Brendo666 Goldmember 1,538 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2010 Location: Renton, WA More info | May 28, 2011 15:40 | #7 |
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Kechar Goldmember  1,699 posts Likes: 3 Joined Mar 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia More info | May 28, 2011 15:55 | #9 If you are just dead set on mono-lights go for it, but you could get a LOT of gear if you went the strobe route. flickr
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bobbyz Cream of the Crop 20,506 posts Likes: 3479 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA More info | May 28, 2011 18:01 | #11 Kechar wrote in post #12495375 If you are just dead set on mono-lights go for it, but you could get a LOT of gear if you went the strobe route. monolight is a strobe. Fuji XT-1, 18-55mm
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TheBurningCrown Goldmember  4,882 posts Likes: 3 Joined Oct 2008 More info | May 28, 2011 18:03 | #12 Kechar wrote in post #12495375 If you are just dead set on mono-lights go for it, but you could get a LOT of gear if you went the strobe route. This is confusing me... -Dave
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HastyPhoto Senior Member  953 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: Philly Burbs More info | May 28, 2011 18:04 | #13 Personally, I sold all my bees, going with canon flashes and umbrellas. Much easier/lighter to go on location. Hauling batteries, heavy duty light stands etc sucked period. Just my 2 cents. 60D | EFS 17-55 2.8 IS | Rode VideoMic Pro | Manfrotto 190XPROB
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davekadolph "Fix the cigarette lighter"  6,140 posts Gallery: 1 photo Joined Mar 2007 Location: West Michigan--166.33 miles to the Cook County courthouse More info | May 28, 2011 18:13 | #14 HastyPhoto wrote in post #12495843 Personally, I sold all my bees, going with canon flashes and umbrellas. Much easier/lighter to go on location. Hauling batteries, heavy duty light stands etc sucked period. Just my 2 cents. Canon flash units are way overpriced--poverty wizzards and Yongnuo or Vivitar 285 HV's give way more for the money Middle age is when you can finally afford the things that a young man could truly enjoy.
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BrandonSi Nevermind.. I'm silly.  More info | May 28, 2011 18:14 | #15 HastyPhoto wrote in post #12495843 Personally, I sold all my bees, going with canon flashes and umbrellas. Much easier/lighter to go on location. Hauling batteries, heavy duty light stands etc sucked period. Just my 2 cents. I did the opposite. Easy doesn't always mean best. I don't mind dragging out my WL X3200 / X1600, beauty dish and Vagabond mini if it means a great shot. There's a number of shots I could never had done with with even 5-6 speedlites.
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