At 11:53 AM 9/28/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Since the units are monolights they have integral power supplies. They are
fully adjustable from 1/16th power to full power, so I can achieve any
lighting ratio I wish. T!
hey recycle almost immediately. It's a far better solution than
on-camera strobes doubling as wireless units.
Paul
Studio strobes are at a huge disadvantage when you want multiple flash on
location and don't have AC power available. (I sometimes shoot in
situations like that.) Lugging a 120 Vac generator around isn't very fun or
inexpensive. (I also don't already own a generator.) It's largely because
of this, that I'm considering multiple battery-powered flash units such as
the Sigma and Pentax models.
However, if the studio monolights had a LOT of extra power compared to the
Sigma or Pentax flashes, and I could get them cheaply enough, I would still
consider them. Also, having modeling lights is a huge advantage with the
monolights.
It's been awhile since I actually used studio monolights. Could you do me a
favor, and try to give me some idea about the power difference between your
monolights and your Sigma flash? What would be the difference in aperture
when switching from the Sigma on-camera flash to the monolights? (I know
this is somewhat awkward to compare, but just assume your "typical"
monolight configuration, whether it be with reflectors, umbrellas, soft
box, whatever.) I wish more monolight manufacturers would publish GN
specifications, or that on-camera flash makers would give watt-second
ratings for their flashes. It's really hard to know how much difference
there is in the strength of two flashes without actually buying them and
comparing for yourself. (Which is something I can't afford to do.)
thanks,
Glen
