Alien Bees ring flash 66 Responses

Last post: 9 months, 1 week ago | Thread started: Nov 28, 07, 10:29 p.m.

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• slappy

  Has anyone ever shot with the alien bees ring flash? Thinking of asking santa for one for christmas.

  http://www.alienbees.com/abr800.…

  Nov 28, 07, 10:29 p.m. – Permalink

• nicnichols

  Actually got one a few months back, and love it- for the price, you really can't beat the power and ease of use.. I had issues with other flashes snyc-in to my D200, but this one works straightaway. (just a little hard to tape it to my holga though....)
  Def put a call into Santa, its a good addition to your lighting kit--

  

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  Dog-earNov 29, 07, 5:55 a.m. – Permalink

• loaf

  did these just come out? it is funny.. i just read a article about them 2 minutes ago .. look slick.. seem well priced.. i have some crappy alien bees that somebody gave me years ago.. they seem to hold well..

  

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  Dog-earNov 29, 07, 7:13 a.m. – Permalink

• slappy

  So the Alien Bees gear is ok? Thinking about upping my order to 2x B800s, ring flash and some umbrellas/softboxes/snoot. The thing is its all 110volt so I'll have to buy a step down converter as we are 240v here. Just wondering if the gear is decent and therefor worth the extra effort.

  

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  Dog-earNov 29, 07, 3:35 p.m. – Permalink

• sikma

  their great for the casual shooter. if your doing pro work i would consider spending a bit more.

  • hmmm... i'm using some paul buff gear myself. can you expound on the deficiencies plz? concerned minds want to know :)– bigtrick

  

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  Dog-earNov 29, 07, 4:04 p.m. – Permalink

• bigtrick

  I'm pro and use white lightnings (the metal version of alien bees, pretty much - see www.white-lightning.com). I can vouch for their awesome value - they hold up strong, have uber-fast flash duration, and are decently featured for the price. I also know a pro food photographer that is bloody good - probably the best one practicing in the us - who uses alien bees for her shoots (www.larakastner.com). can't speak about the ring light, but the company that makes them is a-okay by me.

  

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  Dog-earNov 29, 07, 4:50 p.m. – Permalink

• loaf

  I would agree .. the quality seems pretty good.. I have two that have lasted forever.. they are just not as hip and sexy like over priced Profoto.. I personally kind of like junky gear.. i just picked up the ugliest and scariest cast iron beauty light from the 40's at a local used photo shop..

  

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  Dog-earNov 29, 07, 7:34 p.m. – Permalink