Lighting setup for cruise book portraits

Kenski wrote in post #5639432
Wow, you can really get that much off a pack of batteries? That is pretty impressive!!

Well, remember - you're using 12 AA's per light instead of 4 - but yes, I can squeeze up to that in a situation like this with the right lens and well thought out preparation/settings. 900 shots would be no problem or sweat. There's really no reason you should find yourself shooting over 1/2 power; shooting around 4-5.6 (on a 2.8 lens) and 200-400 ISO max. (and that's just the main)

Ahhhh, nevermind.... I know what your saying now... Those battery packs are expensive though, aren't they?

there was a wireless setup using v2 on the list i figured id use that setup 2 of them and then down the road after ive made some money getting pocket wizards. what did u think of the wirelss setup

gadda love tecnology camera discussions in the middle of the atlantic never could do this on subs

Yup... Im out to sea right now and we actually have a pretty good connection... QUICK for a change.. I was D/L a file earlier and I peaked at 5.27KB/sec WOOOO HOOOOO!!! Thats flying for out here...

Kenski wrote in post #5639506
Ahhhh, nevermind.... I know what your saying now... Those battery packs are expensive though, aren't they?

Yea, about $150 each, but worth it when you change batteries three times less during a wedding/event... if at all.

mikediamo wrote in post #5639521
there was a wireless setup using v2 on the list i figured id use that setup 2 of them and then down the road after ive made some money getting pocket wizards. what did u think of the wirelss setup

Yea, didn't see that... Since you're going to be in a room, I'd think the Cactus would work fine. Just beware that many people have them fail on them. Ultimately, you may find yourself back on wires and pissed at failed equipment. For something like this, I wouldn't rely on them. PW/etc is the way to go, but I realize the added expense is out of the question. I use 4 PW's with 3 580 II's. It's expensive, but probably the most reliable/powerful system I could expect in such a small mobile package. For small jobs like this, I have the Photogenic dual shoot-through brolly kit.

what ship u on im on Mcfaul ddg 74

Leyte Gulf CG-55....

if u ever need a second shooter for anything when i get back let me know will do free for experience since i noticed you have a studio

Kenski wrote in post #5639751
Leyte Gulf CG-55....

You are in my son's strike group. LOL....
Did you you have fun at fleet week and get any good pictures there?
My son is on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

KYmom wrote in post #5685711
You are in my son's strike group. LOL....
Did you you have fun at fleet week and get any good pictures there?
My son is on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Took the camera and wanted too but the weather wasn't decent. I wish I had brought it to the baseball game though cuz we were sitting in the MAYOR's seats since he wasn't there. We cheesed out way down there (we were in uniform) and got to sit in his seats. IT WAS AWESOME! Im not a yankee fan or seattle (that is who they were playing) but it is just the thought of being in yankee stadium.

If you have good seats it don't matter whose playing. LOL.... Long as it was a good game.
I brought my camera with me to Va beach last weekend and on a tour of the TR last week. It was very overcast their at the Ship Pier.