Any Help WIth A New Flash?

Adorama has a cheap umbrella kit for $59.95 http://www.adorama.com​/FPLFSMUBK1.html

- Flashpoint Light Stand, 7'.
- 40" White Umbrella with Removable Silver/Black Layer.
- Flashpoint Swivel Umbrella Holder.
- Flashpoint Adjustable Coldshoe Mount With 1/4-20 Hole

You mentioned shooting wildlife, try a better beamer. A flashmeter is impractical for that sort of work though.

Any particular one in mind?

Thanks,
Seth

If I'm spending the money I don't need the best, but I don't mind the best if it's worth the money.

Some things you spend more money and all you get is unnecessary extras. sooo

Is there a reason why I should get the 478D over the 478DR? I know it's cheaper, but is the DR better enough that's its worth the extra $$$

Is there an even better one that I should get? Pretend I have no spending limit... if I buy a $200 one and then in a year buy the $400 one than that's $600 I'd rather just spend $600 and get the "best."


Thanks,
Seth

compare sekonic meters:

http://www.sekonic.com …/all/comparison​chart.aspx

your logic around the meter $$$ is the same as I would have suggested before you decided on the full manual meter … i.e. not having an ETTL flash on hand is a mistake. So as always, the decision is up to you.

The DR has (radio triggering with power control)

Do I need that?

your logic around the meter $$$ is the same as I would have suggested before you decided on the full manual meter (I'm not sure what you mean?)

not having an ETTL flash on hand is a mistake (And why is that? if I were doing weding or sports photography and didn't have time to cahnge the settings I could see that, but if I have time to change the flash setting why do I need ETTL?)

Thanks,
Seth

For a life long light meter what would you buy?

I know it is my choice, and if I decide to go with what you suggest I won't blame/or hold it against you if I don't like it.

Bonecollector wrote in post #17873926
Is there a reason why I should get the 478D over the 478DR?

DR model is only for if you use actual PocketWizard ControlTL triggers. It lets you test fire and adjust your strobes from the meter, a convenience feature.

if you get jsut the D you can't use pocketwizards with it?

In the future if I use them (Pocketwizards) will it be helpful to have that option?

Seth

Bonecollector wrote in post #17873962
if you get jsut the D you can't use pocketwizards with it?

In the future if I use them (Pocketwizards) will it be helpful to have that option?

Seth

At this point if you dont have pocket wizards already, dont buy them its a brand that pretty much killed itself by creating a bad TOP END product.

Bonecollector wrote in post #17873962
if you get jsut the D you can't use pocketwizards with it?

In the future if I use them (Pocketwizards) will it be helpful to have that option?

It's helpful in a studio setting where you have a PocketWizard system controlling one or more lights, and your camera on a stand. It saves you from having to buy and carry an extra PocketWizard controller around when you're metering just to test fire and/or adjust your lights. It's a time-saving efficiency feature for commercial photographers and not necessary, just a nice-to-have if you use that particular trigger system.

But I could use another trigger system with the D and it would do the same as if I used the DR with multiple pocket wizards? Follow me?
Seth

Which better meamer will work with my flash?

Anybody know?

http://www.adorama.com​/l/?sel=Brand_Better-Beamer

Thanks!
Seth


Before I finalize my order... any other accessories to purchase?

http://www.adorama.com​/SKL478DK.html
http://www.adorama.com​/FPLFSMUBK1.html
http://www.adorama.com​/FAMSBD.html
http://www.adorama.com​/YN560TXC.html

This is what I'm getting so far... anything you would change or not get?

Thanks,
Seth

Bonecollector wrote in post #17873972
But I could use another trigger system with the D and it would do the same as if I used the DR with multiple pocket wizards? Follow me?
Seth

If you build a studio and commit to pocketwizard brand triggering (which I don't recommend either) the DR model gives you a nice way to trigger the lights that is more convenient and less expensive than buying and carrying another PW just for the test button. And if you use the PW ControlTL system to control multiple studio strobes (which you don't, shouldn't and probably never will since it's old tech now) it would let you adjust light power levels from the meter also.

Thank you!