A New Bare Bulb Flash Arrives

You might be interested to know that our old (and sorely missed) friend Jesus Padilla has posted a lovely 3-1/2 minute BTS video showing his crew and the Cheetah Lights at work. Be sure to watch in HD:

https://www.facebook.c​om …1705549893&type​=2&theater

Need I add the images are gorgeous? No, didn't think so.

Oh yes the video behind the scene suck amazing work by Jesus

Reverse adapters are not trivial projects. In addition to the part that actually supports the flash in the reverse orientation, a supporting shaft and modifier mount is also required.

I relied on as many off-the-shelf-parts as I could find. The flash holder is based on a Paul Buff PLM AB "cage" to which an SMDV Godox-compatible mount has been added:

Great stuff Dave
thats kinda the same idea im working on using the umbrella holder

Nice work Dave.
If I was to get the part from PCB for their PLM's and then get the buff adapter for the speed pro bracket, and just use the mounting part, would I be on the right track to make one myself or I am off in the wrong direction? While I'm not flush with cash, sometimes waiting for something to come to market is cheaper then me screwing things up. Woodworking I can do some, metal stuff I'm horrible at.

tetrode wrote in post #16820239
Reverse adapters are not trivial projects. In addition to the part that actually supports the flash in the reverse orientation, a supporting shaft and modifier mount is also required.

I relied on as many off-the-shelf-parts as I could find. The flash holder is based on a Paul Buff PLM AB "cage" to which an SMDV Godox-compatible mount has been added:

Note that I do have a bolt running through the umbrella holder on the flash head as I wouldn't trust the accessory mount friction lock either.

The Elinchrom-compatible modifier mount and sliding shaft were a separate project.

I was looking for a nice and big softbox, and I think I have found a nice one.

http://www.ebay.com …ain_0&hash=item​256c45e503

It is 48", and easy to set up. I am going to use it on the Godox S type bracket.

What do you guys think? Is the bracket strong enough to hold such big softbox?

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Bonbridge wrote in post #16820802
I was looking for a nice and big softbox, and I think I have found a nice one.

http://www.ebay.com …ain_0&hash=item​256c45e503

It is 48", and easy to set up. I am going to use it on the Godox S type bracket.

What do you guys think? Is the bracket strong enough to hold such big softbox?

Made the same as Fotodiox and works great on locations. They are pretty much bullet proof in terms of construction. Not sure the swivle mount can handle or hold the 9 pounds hanging off the head.

Box that size will require using the Cheetah Stand or similar bracket.
It probably possible to mount the light inside the box for an indirect application, but then you'll have to come up with a way to mount the box on a light stand. Something similar to the rig that Dave designed.

As Scott points out the Fotodiox version is well built.

tetrode wrote in post #16820086
You might be interested to know that our old (and sorely missed) friend Jesus Padilla has posted a lovely 3-1/2 minute BTS video showing his crew and the Cheetah Lights at work. Be sure to watch in HD:

https://www.facebook.c​om …1705549893&type​=2&theater

Need I add the images are gorgeous? No, didn't think so.

Thanks for uploading Jesus' video. Great stuff. Gotta love the apollos!

Wonder if I'll ever be lucky enough to come across a used cl-180/360.

Adorama has their Flashpoint Glow 47" Grand softbox deeply discounted at the moment. It appears to be a rebranded Rimelite Grand Box. I thought the 47" size would work will with a reverse mounted CL-360. Pending additional test results, I'd say it's an excellent combination:

whooo hoooo looks like a winner

i need to know the output of the glow 47 Dave

I apologise if this question has been asked before but it is an incredibly long thread.

I have the Godox 360 which I think is pretty much an identical product. What I want to know is what is the maximum power output I can use to get a flash duration of 1\1000th of a second or shorter. Reading the specs it seems that it shoots at 1/300th at 1/1 and 1/10,000th at 1/128.