ANGUS Cream of the Crop  6,897 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia... More info | Feb 22, 2008 04:40 | #1 I really want to expand my kit away from just one light that i have now. I was thinking: Angus
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scot079 Goldmember  3,839 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2007 Location: Maryland USA More info | Feb 22, 2008 07:09 | #2 I haven't used PWs but I'm very happy with my Skyports. - Tim
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Jon Cream of the Crop  69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Feb 22, 2008 07:28 | #3 Why EZs? They don't offer any significant advantage over other non-EX strobes. They're manual-only; you can use Vivitar 285s, for instance, in Auto-thyristor mode as well. Jon
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Village_Idiot GREATEST POTN MEMBER EVER  3,695 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Durt Burg, WV More info | Feb 22, 2008 08:50 | #4 Jon wrote in post #4970572  Why EZs? They don't offer any significant advantage over other non-EX strobes. They're manual-only; you can use Vivitar 285s, for instance, in Auto-thyristor mode as well. Did you see anything about the Vivitar 285HV's being discontinued? That's what I've heard and apparently they're becoming hard to find. I don't believe it's just a rumor. NSWESP wrote in post #4970134 I really want to expand my kit away from just one light that i have now. I was thinking: 4x Canon 540EZ's and 420EZ's 4x Stands 2x White Bounce Umbrellas Various Snoots Gels 1x White/Gold Reflector 4x Pocket Wizards or Similar Some clamps Just wondering what everyone set up is for Strobist work (Prefer Speedlight based kits) and how much did it set you back? Sunpak 383's are a good Vivitar substitute. $80 and fully manual. My village called. I was told that they missed me.
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Jon Cream of the Crop 69,628 posts Likes: 227 Joined Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA More info | Feb 22, 2008 12:14 | #5 Village_Idiot wrote in post #4970976 Did you see anything about the Vivitar 285HV's being discontinued? That's what I've heard and apparently they're becoming hard to find. I don't believe it's just a rumor. Haven't seen, but haven't looked either. They were picked as a widely-known model with functionality the EZs lack AFAIK. Jon
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mmahoney Goldmember  2,789 posts Joined Jan 2007 More info | Feb 22, 2008 12:22 | #6 NSWESP wrote in post #4970134 I really want to expand my kit away from just one light that i have now. I was thinking: 4x Canon 540EZ's and 420EZ's 4x Stands 2x White Bounce Umbrellas Various Snoots Gels 1x White/Gold Reflector 4x Pocket Wizards or Similar Some clamps Just wondering what everyone set up is for Strobist work (Prefer Speedlight based kits) and how much did it set you back? Less gear, more brain, better light. Newfoundland Wedding Photographer
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Village_Idiot GREATEST POTN MEMBER EVER 3,695 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Durt Burg, WV More info | http://www.dptips.com …ntinued-stock-up-now.html My village called. I was told that they missed me.
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Kamik636 Member  185 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: BC, Canada More info | Feb 22, 2008 12:42 | #8 Village_Idiot wrote in post #4972262 http://www.dptips.com …ntinued-stock-up-now.html Just a link from Yahoo. that post is from feb 18, 2006... | Canon | Elinchrom |
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Village_Idiot GREATEST POTN MEMBER EVER 3,695 posts Likes: 18 Joined Jan 2007 Location: Durt Burg, WV More info | Feb 22, 2008 12:45 | #9 Kamik636 wrote in post #4972410 that post is from feb 18, 2006...  B&H still lists the 285hv as in stock My stobist kit consists of: 1x Vivitar 285hv 1x Nikon SB-80DX 1x compact light stand 2x pocket wizards 1x double fold umbrella plus a bunch of ball bungies and plastic clamps then i've got my elinchrom ranger rx pack, that's pretty portable, not sure if it counts though  For speedlights though, the SB-80dx is a great light, and can be picked up for around $120-150. They make the same power as a 580ex or SB800 as well and they even have an optical slave and go down to 1/128th power. Oops, thought it was 2-18-2008 My village called. I was told that they missed me.
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ben_r_ -POTN's Three legged Support-  15,894 posts Likes: 13 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA More info | Feb 22, 2008 14:44 | #10 2 x Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash [Gear List | Flickr
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mmahoney Goldmember 2,789 posts Joined Jan 2007 More info | Feb 22, 2008 15:11 | #11 ben_r_ wrote in post #4973193 2 x Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash -Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash -Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce Diffuser Canon OC-E3 Off Shoe Flash Cord Canon CP-E4 Flash Power Pack LumiQuest Promax System LumiQuest Snoot 2 x LumiQuest Cinch Strap 4 x Pocket Wizard Plus II Transceiver 3 x FlashZebra Hot Shoe to Pocket Wizard Adapter 3 x Hildozine Pocket Wizard Mount/Caddy 2 x Bogen/Manfrotto 3336 11' Black Light Stand -2 x Bogen/Manfrotto 2905 Swivel Umbrella Adapter -2 x Stroboframe Flash Mount Adapter -2 x Westcott 45" Soft Silver Black-Backed Umbrella -2 x Westcott 45" Optical White Umbrella -48" Padded Light Stand Bag Bogen/Manfrotto 001B 6' Nano Light Stand -Westcott 43" Compact Silver Umbrella -22" Padded Light Stand Bag Bogen/Manfrotto 3095 Background Light Stand -Bogen/Manfrotto 122B Adjustable Pole -Stroboframe Flash Mount Adapter Westcott 28" Apollo Softbox Westcott 45" Halo Round Softbox Westcott 40" 5-in-1 Reflector Westcott 42" White/Silver Reflector Westcott Illuminator Arm Reflector Holder Sekonic L-358 Light Meter -Sekonic RT-32 Digital Radio Transmitter Roscolux Swatchbook (colored gels for flash) The above would do in a pinch, but I'd really prefer a more complete kit. Newfoundland Wedding Photographer
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bieber Goldmember  1,992 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL More info | Feb 22, 2008 17:05 | #12 I'd definitely advise against old Canon units: you can get Nikons with both built-in PC sync ports and optical slaves, as well as auto-thyristor exposure. EOS 20D w/ BG-E2 grip
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ANGUS THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,897 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia... More info | Feb 22, 2008 17:13 | #13 Could somone please explain autothyristor exposure? Angus
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bieber Goldmember 1,992 posts Joined Dec 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL More info | Feb 22, 2008 17:23 | #14 NSWESP wrote in post #4974221 Could somone please explain autothyristor exposure? You tell the flash what aperture and ISO you're using, and it uses a small light sensor to judge when it's time to stop pumping out light. It's surprisingly accurate, but only really useful in simple situations with a single light. I tend to use manual on a regular basis, to avoid the variability that any type of autoflash introduces... EOS 20D w/ BG-E2 grip
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ANGUS THREAD STARTER Cream of the Crop 6,897 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia... More info | Feb 22, 2008 17:40 | #15 Well then i dont need Auto, I will be only using these flashes off camera in Manual mode. I use my 580EX II for on camera work. I have a CPE4 so thats what attracts me to canon, the ability to add extra power to the lights. Does anyone know what stops the 540EZ goes up in? Angus
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