Einstein Question

So i currently have ;
3 B800s
1 B1600

I want to shoot a water balloon exploding, and i know that the flash duration is too slow on any of the above lights.

I want to shoot a product on the ballon as it explodes so if i had one Einstein to light the ballon exploding then two B800s to light the product. Do you think it would still light the exploding water correctly?

or should i just get 2 Einsteins?

The longer flash duration of the Bs is going to cause ghosting at the least.

You'll have to use all E640s and at relatively low power settings.

Buff has the durations on the website, I think I did some stuff at about 1/16th power that was sharp.

oh okay, i see what you mean. Going to have to buy these lights then i guess

Just ordered 4 Einsteins. Cant wait to have a play with these

so jealous

DonJuanMair wrote in post #15911405
Just ordered 4 Einsteins. Cant wait to have a play with these

You ordered 4 Einsteins to take pictures of exploding balloons?

What do you do for a living and can you get me a job?

DonJuanMair wrote in post #15911405
Just ordered 4 Einsteins. Cant wait to have a play with these

Wow. Just like that huh. Amazing!

v35skyline wrote in post #15911482
You ordered 4 Einsteins to take pictures of exploding balloons?

What do you do for a living and can you get me a job?

lol im a professional photographer

When your profession requires you to have tools to complete your job you figure out how to acquire them or you find another profession

That said, I don't know if taking picture of balloons popping is part of said requirement... but it could be!

oh man, wait til you see what i do with these lights! its going to elevate my career ha

DonJuanMair wrote in post #15911605
lol im a professional photographer

You professionally photograph exploding balloons? Where do I sign up!?

All kidding aside, congrats. I only have one E640 with a Cyber Commander and it's awesome!

Note to self.... check OP's website before talking smack.

<waits for others to remove foot from mouth>

Sheldon N wrote in post #15912226
Note to self.... check OP's website before talking smack.

<waits for others to remove foot from mouth>

lol my light were also due for an upgrade too and thanks for the compliment

DonJuanMair wrote in post #15911668
oh man, wait til you see what i do with these lights! its going to elevate my career ha

and since no one else posted (but you get inconsistent color)
Flash Duration (t.1) - in Action Mode from 1/588 to 1/13,500 second

consistent color
Flash Duration (t.1) - in Color Mode from 1/588 to 1/8,000 second

If you see ghosting from the Einstiens there are other options, like Broncolor (you can rent them at most places because they are $$$$$$)


A video related to this:
http://strobist.blogsp​ot.com …tudio-flash-catfight.html

DonJuanMair wrote in post #15911605
lol im a professional balloon photographer

Fixed that for ya...