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Comment by Mannesty posted on Studio Flash Kit and radio trigger tips wanted at 07/11/2012 - 15:36
Comment by Mannesty posted on What should i buy ? k5 , k-30 or other at 07/11/2012 - 12:11
I guess for now I don't need to freeze a bullet...
For a one off project in the future, renting is of course an option.
I guess the sensible decision would be to buy a kit that suits 80%+ of your currently perceived needs and worry about the other 20% when the opportunities arise.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Studio Flash Kit and radio trigger tips wanted at 07/11/2012 - 08:39
Comment by Mannesty posted on Studio Flash Kit and radio trigger tips wanted at 07/11/2012 - 00:20
I would assume that the K30 has this feature as it has an electronic level.
The K5 also has in-viewfinder level, but under some circumstances it is replaced by something else, but I can't remember what replaces it, exposure bias perhaps.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Replacement for *istD at 07/11/2012 - 00:12
1: What (exactly) are the cells you are using (make & capacity in mah)?
2: How are you charging them, or rather, what are you charging them with?
The only really correct way to charge rechargeable batteries is with a charger that controls the charging rate and cut-off voltage for each individual cell.
If you are using a common or garden twin or quad battery charger, you might be ruining batteries by not discharging and charging them properly.
Perhaps consider investing in something like this, if you haven't already.
Comment by Mannesty posted on K-x Power Issue at 07/11/2012 - 00:02
Glad you got sorted anyway.
Comment by Mannesty posted on RAW CONUNDRUM at 06/11/2012 - 23:39
My question is what power. For instance, lets say I'll have 2 x 500w... besides tabletop productions, would it be enough to lit up a couple of fashion models, full body?
I have found this kit. Whether it's overkill for your purposes I don't know, but it reminded me that you will need a flash meter if you don't already own one.
These Elinchrom heads have a built-in EL-Skyport (radio trigger receiver). The kit also comes with a transmitter so you won't need to buy any radio triggering gear.
One important thing often overlooked is whether or not the flash tubes are user replaceable. These are.
Adding a third head, stand, softbox etc will just about use up your budget but you'll have a lighting system that should last a lifetime, barring accidents and failures of course.
Comment by Mannesty posted on Studio Flash Kit and radio trigger tips wanted at 06/11/2012 - 23:20
Comment by Mannesty posted on Enables improved stability for general performance at 06/11/2012 - 17:22


An extract from their site:-
Softboxes: The faceplate on each Einstein™ unit has four holding fingers that expand and contract to hold speedrings for softbox and octabox attachment. The unit may be used with any of our foldable softboxes, octaboxes or stripbox as well as retired models of Paul C. Buff™ softboxes and octaboxes. When using softboxes by other manufacturers, you will need to get a Paul C. Buff™ compatible speedring.
They do have a European site here though.