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since its for 1 light (im assuming) i might as well get a 2 head dynalite kit for 1300
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yea i know. but if its 300-400. then i may think about it too. although 150W is quite low.
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if you look closely, you don't need to even buy a umbrella bracket because there is a holder on the flash.
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$300 and @150w? unless that includes the battery pack, I'd rather get an Alienbees B800 That's double the power and faster cycling rate
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thats how i feel too.
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yea i subscribed to the thread.
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I guess... but the one thing that Paul C Buff's stuff are 2nd to none is the reliability and customer service. This, being a new product, I wouldn't jump on it until here's some real testimonies out there.
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yikes, power pack NOT included at that price.
same with the umbrella holder.
same with the umbrella holder.
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power packs are cheap - the one I have was $30-40
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$200 for that by itself. at least on ebay
with how much you use your flash, yea you need it
with how much you use your flash, yea you need it
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damn I wonder how this performs!!
finally an alternative to the 580's!
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keep in mind it is a bare bulb flash, so you will need modifiers.
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agreed
#5823
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I understand it's more portable than a typical monolight... but at what point would you want to spend the money on this vs just using a speedlite... yes, it's probably more powerful than speedlites but then again... how often do you need the full power of a speedlite? IMO... if you really need that much power, I would think it's cheaper to just get some Yongnuo 560's and perhaps using a DIY bracket like this:
having multiple speedlites also allows you to use them in multiple lights setups.
having multiple speedlites also allows you to use them in multiple lights setups.
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I understand it's more portable than a typical monolight... but at what point would you want to spend the money on this vs just using a speedlite... yes, it's probably more powerful than speedlites but then again... how often do you need the full power of a speedlite? IMO... if you really need that much power, I would think it's cheaper to just get some Yongnuo 560's and perhaps using a DIY bracket like this:
having multiple speedlites also allows you to use them in multiple lights setups.
having multiple speedlites also allows you to use them in multiple lights setups.
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I'm primarily thinking about something to carry around at the club that I won't have to worry about flash and recycle time anymore. No way I'd want to carry a DIY clunky contraption like that around. And also I'd absolutely positively LOVE not having to worry about AA batteries anymore. As far as why you would need that? The extra power can come in handy in dark areas, it will let you shoot at a tighter aperture so you can get better group shots, for instance.
And remember the top of the line Canon and Nikon flashes are right around 500 or so, and those don't include battery packs.
I will be keeping an eye on this flash.
And remember the top of the line Canon and Nikon flashes are right around 500 or so, and those don't include battery packs.
I will be keeping an eye on this flash.
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but whatever, I guess it just depends on what people are using it for. In you scenario, it would make more sense, NOT having to deal with AA batteries. But for on location shoots, IMO... just buying a bunch of Yongnuo's would work fine, and again... having a bunch of them also allows you to do multiple light setups (again, it might not be your thing, I'm just sayin')
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yeah, but I was referring to Yongnuo's which has gotten pretty good reviews and I've seen a LOT of people using them. They are like $60 a pop
but whatever, I guess it just depends on what people are using it for. In you scenario, it would make more sense, NOT having to deal with AA batteries. But for on location shoots, IMO... just buying a bunch of Yongnuo's would work fine, and again... having a bunch of them also allows you to do multiple light setups (again, it might not be your thing, I'm just sayin')
but whatever, I guess it just depends on what people are using it for. In you scenario, it would make more sense, NOT having to deal with AA batteries. But for on location shoots, IMO... just buying a bunch of Yongnuo's would work fine, and again... having a bunch of them also allows you to do multiple light setups (again, it might not be your thing, I'm just sayin')
#5832
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again, I'm not dissin' this product, but I'm just sayin' depending on what you shoot, and how you're going to be using it for... it'd might not be the best route for everyone.
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yikes, from this site
http://flashhavoc.com/cheetah-cl-180-released/
edit: Oops, I guess it was already mentioned
http://flashhavoc.com/cheetah-cl-180-released/
Cheetah Stand have not released prices just yet, though early listings of the similar Godox units on Ebay suggest around $570 – $600 for the flash and Lithium battery pack (the pack alone is worth around $200)
edit: Oops, I guess it was already mentioned
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I'm primarily thinking about something to carry around at the club that I won't have to worry about flash and recycle time anymore. No way I'd want to carry a DIY clunky contraption like that around. And also I'd absolutely positively LOVE not having to worry about AA batteries anymore. As far as why you would need that? The extra power can come in handy in dark areas, it will let you shoot at a tighter aperture so you can get better group shots, for instance.
And remember the top of the line Canon and Nikon flashes are right around 500 or so, and those don't include battery packs.
I will be keeping an eye on this flash.
And remember the top of the line Canon and Nikon flashes are right around 500 or so, and those don't include battery packs.
I will be keeping an eye on this flash.
there is still a recycle time. then again, i doubt you'll be popping at full power which then its 2.6 seconds to recycle.
and i doubt you would shoot more than 75 shots consecutively before the thermal protection kicks in.
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btw that lithium ion power pack can work with your 580ex II.
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yeah I will probably get it anyway, regardless of if I get that flash.
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i can just picture you walking around the club with this thing mounted to your hot shoe and a giant softbox attached to it
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ill wait for the cheetah brand or so to price it. hopefully it will be a bit cheaper?
then again still on the fence about if i even want those.
then again still on the fence about if i even want those.