Lighting kits

[barfastic]

Im looking into buying a lighting kit, for use mostly indoors, but if necessary able to work outdoors aswell.

Ive been looking into Elichrom kits, Bowens, as well as Alienbees.

BX Ri To Go 250/250

Features:

* EL-SKYPORT Radio remote control of POWER SETTINGS and FLASH TRIGGER
* 4 GROUPS / 8 FREQUENCIES for group workplaces / multi studio operations
* EYE-CELL, AUTO PRE-FLASH DETECTION plus programmable modes
* VFC, Visual flash confirmation option
* PLS, Proportionality adjustment of the modelling lamp range
* VSS, Variable f-stop steps
* AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE controlled ventilation
* SPEED FLASH for sharper images
* RUBBERISED HANDGRIP with built in fuse storage
* MULTIVOLTAGE auto-detection, 90-270 V (excluding modelling lamp)
* POWER AUTO-DUMP
* PROGRAMMABLE ready beep function

Contents:

* 2x BX 250 Ri
* 2x power cables
* 2x Sync cables 5m jack 3.5 mm
* 2 Protective Hoods
* 2x Portalite Softbox 60 x 60 cm
* 1x Travelling cases
* 1x Skyport Transceiver

BX Ri To Go 500/500

Features:

* EL-SKYPORT Radio remote control of POWER SETTINGS and FLASH TRIGGER
* 4 GROUPS / 8 FREQUENCIES for group workplaces / multi studio operations
* EYE-CELL, AUTO PRE-FLASH DETECTION plus programmable modes
* VFC, Visual flash confirmation option
* PLS, Proportionality adjustment of the modelling lamp range
* VSS, Variable f-stop steps
* AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE controlled ventilation
* SPEED FLASH for sharper images
* RUBBERISED HANDGRIP with built in fuse storage
* MULTIVOLTAGE auto-detection, 90-270 V (excluding modelling lamp)
* POWER AUTO-DUMP
* PROGRAMMABLE ready beep function

Contents:

* 2x BX 500 Ri
* 2x power cables
* 2x Sync cables 5m jack 3.5 mm
* 2 Protective Hoods
* 2x Portalite Softbox 60 x 60 cm
* 1x Travelling cases
* 1x Skyport Transceiver

Gemini 400/400 Travelpak Kit

Max Power : 400Ws
Guide No. (m/100 ISO) : 76
Recycle Time to full power (230V) : 1.2 Secs
Flash Duration to t=0.5 : 1/1000 Sec
Flash Power Variation : 5 stops 25Ws - 400Ws
Stepless Power Variation : Yes
User Replaceable Flash Tube BW2032 UV
BW2030 Clear
Recommended Modeling Lamp : 250W Halostar
Model Lamp Variability : Full Proportional Off
Colour Temperature : 5600K ±300K
Voltage Stabilization : to 1%
Lamp Saver : Yes
Auto Dump : Yes
Flash Inhibit Circuit : Yes
Ready Light Indication : @100% charge
Audible Recharge Confirmation : Yes
Reflector Mount : \'S\'-Type
Operating Voltage : 190-250V 50Hz
Sync Voltage : 5V
Built-in Slave Cell : Yes
Switchable Slave Cell : Yes
Circuit Protection : Yes 5A(F) Fuse
EM Noise Suppression : Yes
TravelPak Compatible : Yes
Gemini 400 Width : 170mm
Gemini 400 Length : 310mm
Gemini 400 Height : 130mm
Gemini 400 Weight : 2.6kg


The Digi Bee

with 2x B1600 lights, and whatever the kit offers...
they dont seem like they are able to work on a battery pack though... or am i mistaken?

The most promising seems to be the 500/500 by Elichrom...

any ideas or other recommendations?

 

[inTempus]

Seems like you have a good understanding of what's out there and what you want. You'll be extremely happy with the Elichroms, I'm sure.

 

[Mike_E]

:lmao: