Looking to hear any members thoughts on these units to be released soon, I've used an alien bee 1600 and 800. How would the einsteins compare?
Thanks in advance
Looking to hear any members thoughts on these units to be released soon, I've used an alien bee 1600 and 800. How would the einsteins compare?
Thanks in advance
Nick
Gear:
Nikon D700
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 - Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon SB-600 - SB-800 - SB-28
Some Strobist Gear
Apparently more powerful than the 1600's and more importantly, consistent colour temperature across all power settings (or at least a lot more consistent than the AB 1600 and 800).
Dave
http://www.degrootphotography.com.au/
Canon EOS 1D MkIV | Canon EOS 5D MkII | Canon EOS 30D | Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM | Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM | Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L & some non-L lenses.
Not too much more expensive than the AB's too, considering taking the plunge on one to start with.
There's a long thread on FM with much input from Paul Buff here;
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/835412
There's lots of info about the units on the Buff (Alien Bees) web site too;
http://www.paulcbuff.com/pcb2009/einstein.html
I've been following these units for quite a while as I think they will suit my needs quite well and I've been considering getting some when they are available. They have shorter flash durations than the AB1600's but with the same power. They will also run on the Vagabond II batt packs which are 110volt (not 240v) as the Einsteins operate from 95-265VAC.
JJ
but the question is....how long can you wait?
This was recently posted ....
http://www.paulcbuff.com/einstein/preorder.html
and so I'd expect atleast the end of March now ... some folks on other forums are saying even a couple of months longer ...
Ive got 2 on order and considering I made a decesion to buy based on an release date of January 2010 ... Was hoping to use on a shoot scheduled for the 27th of March ....
I have other stuff that will do the job, but considering this is my first foreray into this kind of product Im just sitting tight ... will see what happens ... Ranger RX's are certainly an option ...
Ranger RX's are great
Cheapest is $2295.
So about $1700 difference.
Then you've got the price of modifiers on top of that.
Maybe it's worth the wait after all
I was thinking of 2 einsteins and a vagabond II power pack ... that would cost about $1750 .... v's ELINCHROM RANGER RX S SET at $2295 ... if the Einsteins delivery colour consistancy with the additionan 240ws then its makes for a very interesting comparison ... just when is the question ...
The Ranger RX will pump 1100ws through that single head
Echor, did you buy local or from OS? They are potentially cheaper from B+H or Adorama but I haven't looked into it too deeply. Have you?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=364094&is=REG
or
http://www.kayellaustralia.com.au/is...EC12334B845FAA
JJ
I bought mine local. Yeah BH is cheaper but then you have shipping and GST and customs fee ontop.