I recently went the Dave Ziser's seminar "Captured by the Light." I love his lighting system, but the price is . Any ideas on something comparable, but cheaper? Here is his system: http://www.bhphotovideo.com …avid_Ziser_Make_Your.html
Calindy Senior Member ![]() 816 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jul 2006 Location: NE Indiana More info | Nov 04, 2010 22:04 | #1 I recently went the Dave Ziser's seminar "Captured by the Light." I love his lighting system, but the price is Calindy
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Damian75 Goldmember ![]() 1,623 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2006 Location: PA More info | Nov 04, 2010 22:19 | #2 Depending on if you want the high speed recycle of the quantum turbo pack you could just get any cheaper manual flash like a vivitar 285 and a set of pocket wizards or cheaper ebay triggers and any number of diffusers. Canon EOS 40D,30D, Canon 70-200 2.8L, 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8, Canon extension tube, Elinchrom Lighting gear,
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Nov 04, 2010 23:24 | #3 Thanks for suggestions!! Calindy
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dmward Cream of the Crop More info | Nov 05, 2010 01:15 | #4 The QFlash, the way he is using it is a radio controlled off camera flash. David | Sharing my Insights, Knowledge & Experience
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MR do little Goldmember ![]() 2,399 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2008 Location: Stockholm / Sweden More info | Nov 05, 2010 03:08 | #5 ![]() Quantum is not a company i would invest money is, just a glance on their website screams stay away. Not to mention the various bugs they have had with their ttl compatibility. Which is the only thing that speaks in it's favour for those who dont want manual flash. Regards
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joe_it Senior Member ![]() 251 posts Joined Sep 2007 Location: Whitewater WI More info | Nov 05, 2010 06:32 | #6 MR do little wrote in post #11228538 ![]() Quantum is not a company i would invest money is, just a glance on their website screams stay away. Not to mention the various bugs they have had with their ttl compatibility. Which is the only thing that speaks in it's favour for those who dont want manual flash. Really?? What about their site screams stay away? They have A+ customer service and offer cheap upgrades for existing customers. How many companies can say that?? Have you ever even owned one of their products? They have one of the best and most reliable solutions for wireless TTL and come highly recommended by numerous well known photographers. 1D MK IV | 1.4x II Extender | 16-35mm f/2.8L II | 24-70mm f/2.8L IS | 70-200mm f/2.8L IS | 50mm f/1.2L | 85mm f1.2L II | 100mm f/2.8L | METZ 58 AF-1 TTL
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symbolphoto Cream of the Crop ![]() 6,622 posts Likes: 11 Joined Nov 2005 Location: Boston, MA More info | Nov 05, 2010 07:14 | #7 I agree with Paul on this one. One of their core demographics are wedding photographers. Some like em, some hate em. I just don't see the need, especially now with the Quadra. It's more versatile, has a ranger of modifiers and if you look in the Elinchrom thread, you'll see how people are mounting it to camera brackets and walking around with it.
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Damian75 Goldmember ![]() 1,623 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2006 Location: PA More info | Nov 05, 2010 08:00 | #8 Yeah even without weighing in with my opinion on Quantum flashes I just think it is too expensive for $100 less you can get a 580exII with a quantum turbo pack and a set of pocketwizard Flex5's if you want TTL Canon EOS 40D,30D, Canon 70-200 2.8L, 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8, Canon extension tube, Elinchrom Lighting gear,
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TopHatMoments Goldmember ![]() 1,173 posts Joined Oct 2010 More info | Nov 05, 2010 08:34 | #9 Why not a canon battery pack. - Canon to PhotoShop, “Beam me up”! LR3 set course for CS5, Warp speed 64!___ ((dpp___/==***^***
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Jannie Goldmember 4,936 posts Joined Jan 2008 More info | Nov 05, 2010 10:53 | #10 What did you think of his version of the Westcott umbrellA- does it diffuse the light more than a normal umbrella or let more light through. Ms.Jannie
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Peacefield Goldmember ![]() 4,022 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jul 2008 Location: NJ More info | Nov 05, 2010 11:01 | #11 Personally, I don't have any concerns about Quantum, but I've never bought one of their flashes because it doesn't represent a good value for me. I get what I need (excpet for radio) with my pair of 580's and when I need more juice, I still make good use of a pair of old Sunpaks 544's. Robert Wayne Photography
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Damian75 Goldmember ![]() 1,623 posts Likes: 4 Joined Dec 2006 Location: PA More info | Nov 05, 2010 12:01 | #12 TopHatMoments wrote in post #11229330 ![]() Why not a canon battery pack. - Somewhere in here, I stumbled over someone who made there own external power source for canon lights. The OP asked if there was less expensive route. I listed it with the Quantum Turbo pack to be more of an apples for apples, while the canon pack is great for long shoots and not having to change batteries the turbo packs will fire at full power and come damn close to keeping up with the frame rate on a 1D Mk III Canon EOS 40D,30D, Canon 70-200 2.8L, 24-70 2.8L, 85 1.8, Canon extension tube, Elinchrom Lighting gear,
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mickeyjuice Cream of the Crop ![]() 7,876 posts Likes: 1 Joined May 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | ![]() mumbles wrote in post #11229067 ![]() especially now with the Quadra. It's more versatile, has a ranger of modifiers OK, I laughed and if you look in the Elinchrom thread, you'll see how people are mounting it to camera brackets and walking around with it. Yeah, the really really smart and talented ones cheers, juice (Canon shooter, Elinchrom lighter, but pretty much agnostic on brands.)
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MR do little Goldmember ![]() 2,399 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2008 Location: Stockholm / Sweden More info | Nov 07, 2010 02:39 | #14 ![]() joe_it wrote in post #11228948 ![]() Really?? What about their site screams stay away? The design, the colors, the fonts, the product codes. joe_it wrote in post #11228948 ![]() They have A+ customer service and offer cheap upgrades for existing customers. How many companies can say that?? Excellent customer service i could say about a lot of companies i deal with, i know it's more rare in the states. As for cheap upgrades, well that's the least they can do while they let their user base beta test for the next firmware. joe_it wrote in post #11228948 ![]() Have you ever even owned one of their products? Now your just being ignorant, read my post and you have your answer. joe_it wrote in post #11228948 ![]() They have one of the best and most reliable solutions for wireless TTL and come highly recommended by numerous well known photographers. Joe Can you say Trio ? Regards
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Jannie Goldmember 4,936 posts Joined Jan 2008 More info | Nov 07, 2010 08:12 | #15 Okay I'm asking again because I really want to know. Half of that system he uses is that umbrella, al umbrellas are not alike, some not even close. Westcott makes his and I'm under the impression that it is indifferent fabric which is not as dense as the standard double fold Westcott umbrella which is my favorite shoot through for speedlights. But chatting with a Westcott rep at an event here last summer , he mentioned it was more dense, which I would not be interested in- which is it? His umbrella costs about twice as much as the standard Westcot's so I'd like to know more before I but-to-try with the possibility of it ending up in the closet with about ten other umbrellas I don't use. And yes I really do like the light from that cheap strobist Westcott double fold umbrella when using it as a shoot through Ms.Jannie
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