Recommend me a studio strobe compatible with a YN 622 radio triggers

Hi.

i am in the process of sorting out my own studio. I have most of the necesary equipment now such as backdrops and light modifiers but i am now after something more powerful then a speedlite that i currently use.

I am after a actual Strobe light that can be triggered using a YN 622C radio trigger i use.

I need it to have fast recycle times faster then my speedlight and of course offer much more powerful light as well.

I will either use it on a unbrella or on a new softbox i will get later.

Budget is around £300

£400 if the extra 100 really is worth the extra cost.

I saw something like this on calumet:

http://www.calumetphot​o.co.uk …s-300b-flash-head/CF0507/

any good?

We have a White Lightning X1600 that we trigger with the 622 and it works perfectly. Any of the Alien Bee lights will work with the 622, you have to use the PC Sync port though.

Umm can Alien Bees be throught from the UK? they do seem to be recommended by a few!

Just so you know, any studio strobe can be fired by the 622 if you have the right cord. None will have ETTL which is the main reason to use the 622, over other options. The 622 works as a manual only trigger, its just a matter of getting the right cord. Buff does have a Euro distribution partner. http://www.paulcbuff.e​u.com/

is the b400 strong enough for a single full body portrait as a main light?

this looks good:

http://www.paulcbuff.e​u.com …ee-flash-unit/110V-B400-B

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16531417
is the b400 strong enough for a single full body portrait as a main light?

this looks good:

http://www.paulcbuff.e​u.com …ee-flash-unit/110V-B400-B

Yes. its strong enough. The 800 is generally a bit better value for the money.

Whys that? Why is the 800 better?

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16531435
Whys that? Why is the 800 better?

More power for only slightly more money.

wow thanks. Good brand i presume? Can i fit any softbox in there or specific ones only?

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16531461
wow thanks. Good brand i presume? Can i fit any softbox in there or specific ones only?

You need one thats compatible with the alien bee or sometimes called balcar mount. Most softboxes for studio strobes use a device called a speedring. You pick the speedring for the particular softbox you want. For the big soft light you seem to want from your other thread, consider the PLM system with a diffusion panel.

cheers. lots to consider. thanks

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16531531
cheers. lots to consider. thanks

And, I'm afraid to say, Alien Bees isn't a realistic one.

They appear to be an excellent option for the US, but the owner (Buff) cant see further than their own country, and the UK operation (an offshoot of the Australian operation) isn't realistic.

http://www.talkphotogr​aphy.co.uk …g-to-the-uk.222551/page-8

More's the pity.

The Balcar mount is also virtually non existent in the UK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk …balcar&rt=nc&LH​_PrefLoc=1

Really can't see the point, unless you want the unique aspects of the einstein, though even that (IGBT) is coming more widespread among more widely available suppliers.

so what are my options then?

jonneymendoza wrote in post #16532308
so what are my options then?

Look at the elinchrome rangers.

gonzogolf wrote in post #16532323
Look at the elinchrome rangers.

£600!

http://www.calumetphot​o.co.uk …ryDomainName=Ca​lumet-UK-2