[pure-silver] Re: Where is everyone?

On Tuesday 27 December 2005 19:40, DarkroomMagic wrote:
> Nick
>
> I own a Speedotron setup for almost ten years now. I went for the 1600 Ws
> power pack with four light heads. This equipment hasnÂt failed me once.
> Simple and robust stuff. Also, the support is excellent. I always have
> gotten an answer from Speedotron within 24 hours. The power is enough for a
> small studio, and I have used it with large soft boxes (3x6 ft) without
> problem. The only thing missing is actually the capability to turn it down
> further. The lowest setting is 1/4 power. This is too much power for
> wide-open aperture shots, used in portraiture. I use filters or white cloth
> over the lights to dim them down in that case.
>
> DonÂt use the lights on a digital camera! The trigger voltage is too high
> (60V). I use an electronic trigger on the power pack and a small trigger
> flash on the camera. This is much safer for the camera, and I use the same
> setup for the Hasselblad now. 60V will wear out any camera trigger
> eventually.


        I was thinking the force 10 monolight. It just seems a cheaper route to 
start. Speedotron was one company that answered my questions quickly. I just 
wish the stuff was  a little cheaper. OTOH I guess you get what you pay for. 
From the specs it sounds like a nice unit. The plan is to drive downtown and 
take a look at one. 

        Thanks
        Nick
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